Utility Worker

California Water Service Group•San Mateo, CA

6d•$42 - $48•Onsite

About The Position

California Water Service Group (Cal Water) invites you to build a meaningful career with the third largest publicly traded water utility in the United States. Guided by our mission to be the leading provider of water and wastewater services, we are dedicated to improving the quality of life for the customers, communities, and employees we serve. Our culture is grounded in core values—integrity, quality, service, value, health and safety, respect and collaboration, and corporate citizenship—and is reflected in our recognition as a Top Workplace®, a Great Place to Work®, and a J.D. Power leader in customer satisfaction for multiple years. Join Cal Water and be part of a purpose driven organization where your work makes a lasting impact.

Requirements

Ability to effectively communicate with their supervisor, co-workers, and the public.
Ability to perform basic mathematic functions to calculate figures.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operation and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Possess a High School diploma or equivalent.
Possess a valid California Class C Driver’s license, and be insurable under the Company’s policy.
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.
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 assigned work location
Other duties as assigned