Utility Worker

Solano Irrigation District•Vacaville, CA

23d•$28 - $45

About The Position

The Utility Worker performs a variety of semiskilled and skilled tasks in the construction, maintenance, repair and replacement related to the District’s infrastructure. They operate various types of mobile and general construction equipment, working on canals, pipelines, pumping plants, roads, buildings, and other facilities. The Utility Worker has knowledge of the identification, use, and operation of common power tools utilized in construction or maintenance trades. The ideal candidate has a team-oriented positive attitude, with experience working in a construction, mechanical, metal, or building trade. They deal courteously with the public; and communicate effectively verbally and in writing. A strong candidate has the ability to perform manual work requiring the use of independent judgment and initiative. This position may be required to work after-hours on emergency repairs and required to participate in a scheduled after-hours stand-by duty rotation. For more information, view the full job description.

Requirements

Team-oriented positive attitude
Experience working in a construction, mechanical, metal, or building trade
Deal courteously with the public
Communicate effectively verbally and in writing
Ability to perform manual work requiring the use of independent judgment and initiative
Any combination of training, education and experience which demonstrates possession of the knowledge and abilities stated above and the ability to perform the duties of the position.
Prior employment in laboring work which has provided familiarity with the operation and uses of construction or maintenance equipment, hand, and power tools common to a construction, mechanical, metal or building trade.
Graduation from high school or equivalent.
Possession of a valid and appropriate California Driver License with a satisfactory driving record to maintain insurability.
Possession and maintenance of, or the ability to obtain within nine (9) months of hire, a California Department of Motor Vehicles Class B license is a condition of employment.

Responsibilities

Performs a variety of semiskilled and skilled tasks in the construction, maintenance, repair and replacement related to the District’s infrastructure.
Operates various types of mobile and general construction equipment, working on canals, pipelines, pumping plants, roads, buildings, and other facilities.
Has knowledge of the identification, use, and operation of common power tools utilized in construction or maintenance trades.
May be required to work after-hours on emergency repairs
Required to participate in a scheduled after-hours stand-by duty rotation.

Benefits

Cost of Living Adjustments (COLAs) - A 5% increase will take effect with the first payroll of 2026.
Retirement - Solano Irrigation District participates in the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS).
Classic CalPERS Members - benefits include equivalency of 2%@60 formula with the following provisions: final compensation is the monthly average of highest 36 consecutive months; and credit for unused sick leave. Employees pay 7% Employee Contribution.
New CalPERS Members – benefits include equivalency of 2%@62 formula with the following provisions: three-year final compensation period used to calculate the average final compensation; and credit for unused sick leave. Employee pays 6.75% Employee Contribution.
Retiree Health Insurance – Employees are eligible for retiree health insurance benefits following 10 years of full-time service.
Deferred Compensation – 457 plan available, with Employer match up to $100 per pay period.
Health Insurance – Plans include Anthem Blue Cross HMO and PPO plans and a Kaiser Permanente plan. The District pays a portion of the premium for employee and dependent coverage.
Dental Insurance – Dental provider is Delta Dental. District pays full premium for both employee and dependents.
Vision Insurance – Vision provider is VSP. District pays full premium for both employee and dependents.
Life Insurance – Benefit is equal to 2x annual base salary rounded to the next higher $1,000, up to a maximum of $300,000. Premium is paid by the District.
Educational Assistance – District reimburses up to $450 per calendar year for eligible expenses.
Flexible Spending Account – Tax deferred payments for dependent care, health care, and certain benefit premiums.
Administrative Leave for Exempt Employees – Exempt employees receive 60 hours of Administrative Leave per year, which must be used within the calendar year.
Administrative Leave – Exempt employees also receive an additional 80 hours of Administrative Leave, which accrues as vacation time.
Vacation and Sick Leave – Vacation is accrued bi-weekly at 80 hours per year during the first year. Employees accrue 12 days of sick leave per year, calculated bi-weekly.
Holidays – 11 scheduled holidays and 1 floating holiday per calendar year.