Utility Worker

California Water Service Group • Waikoloa, HI

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Utility Worker is responsible for field operations and maintenance work and performs relief work under various classifications in the waste water field. The work is performed under direct supervision and also requires the exercise of independent judgment and initiative. The nature of the work performed requires that an employee in this class establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. The position is located in Waikoloa, HI. California Water Service Group invites you to pursue a career in the water industry with the third largest publicly traded water utility in the United States. Our mission is to be the leading provider of water and wastewater services. We’re committed to improving the quality of life for our customers, communities, stockholders, and employees. To achieve that, we align our hiring strategies with the company’s core values of integrity, service, value, health and safety, respect and collaboration, and corporate citizenship so that we can provide quality, service, and value to all of these groups.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or possession of a GED.
• Construction or plumbing experience equivalent to a laborer or apprentice.
• Valid Driver’s License
• Knowledge of operation, maintenance and repair of pumps, pump controls and related equipment.
• Knowledge of current principles and practices involved in water and wastewater systems.
• Knowledge of safety regulations, protocols, principles, practices and procedures for water and wastewater systems, and work site safety.
• Knowledge of plumbing and pipe fitting repair and installation.
• Ability to communicate well with others, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and/or written policies, procedures and instructions.
• Ability to use logical and creative thought processes to develop solutions according to written specification and/or oral instructions.
• Ability to perform a wide variety of duties and responsibilities with accuracy and speed under the pressure of time sensitive deadlines.
• Ability to regularly interact with employees, public, and customers requiring common sense, tact and diplomacy in order to accomplish assignments.

Responsibilities

• Performs general clean-up of grounds and facilities.
• Cleans and paints station and treatment plant equipment and appurtenances.
• Makes repairs to meters 5/8” to 2”.
• Investigates customer complaints.
• Investigates high bills.
• Inspects services and facilities as a result of all types of complaints or investigation work orders.
• Flushes and services mains.
• Inspects fire services.
• Inspects double check valves.
• Collects water samples.
• Turns on and off meters.
• Reads meters of all sizes.
• Designates account numbers for new services.
• Records meter and service repair requirements and makes necessary repairs.
• Rechecks meter reads.
• Repairs mains, services and appurtenances, including all functions.
• Cleans and/or changes meters 5/8” through 1”.
• Replaces boxes and covers.
• Operates system valves as required.
• Notifies customers for shutdowns.
• Completes necessary paperwork.
• Assists in setting, replacing or removing 1-1/2” through 2” meters.
• Checks customer lot size for service installations.
• Locates company facilities to a minor extent.
• Adjust or replace meter boxes as necessary
• Performs work on site at assigned location
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Named a Top Workplace in the Bay Area
• Designated as a Great Place to Work®
• Ranked “Highest in Customer Satisfaction Among Water Utilities in the West” by J.D. Power in its inaugural water utility satisfaction study.
• Equal Opportunity Policy based upon the philosophy that all people should be treated fairly and with dignity.
• The Company makes all employment decisions in a non-discriminatory manner.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees