Utility Worker

California Water Service Group•Oroville, CA

2d•$40 - $47•Onsite

About The Position

The Utility Worker (UW) performs relief work under various field operations classifications. In addition, a Utility Worker fulfills various aspects of maintenance operations. This includes, change, clean and replace meters, and meter boxes, assist in repair and perform maintenance on water mains, service lines, street/sidewalks, and fire hydrants; clean and paint station/treatment plant equipment and appurtenances.

Requirements

A UW must be able to effectively communicate with their supervisor, co-workers, and the public
Have the ability to perform basic mathematic functions to calculate figures
Have the ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operation and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and ability to write routine reports and correspondence
Must possess a High School diploma or equivalent, possess a valid California Class C Driver’s license, and be insurable under the Company’s policy
A UW must have a working knowledge of basic features of word processing programs (e.g., Microsoft Word) and electronic mail processing programs (e.g., Microsoft Outlook)
Employee must be able to work without supervision and respond appropriately to feedback, evaluation, coaching, counseling, and/or discipline
The job entails an understanding and knowledge of water quality specifications for chlorine content, pH, water temperature, other essential water quality parameters, as well as National Pollutant Discharge Elimination Systems (NPDES) rules and regulations
California State Water Distribution Operator II certification is required

Responsibilities

Performs relief work under various field operations classifications.
Change and replace 5/8” thru 1” size meters and meter box lids and covers.
Clean out 5/8” through 1” size meter box.
Assist to flush and perform maintenance on all necessary functions of mains, which includes operation system valves.
Assist in setting, replacing, or removing 1-1/2” and 2” size meters.
Notify for shutdowns.
General maintenance of company’s facilities.
Collect water samples to a minor extent.
Adjust or replace meter boxes as necessary
Performs work on-site in the assigned office location
Other duties as assigned