Water Distribution/Production Specialist - City of Fresno

Fresno Regional Workforce Development Board•Fresno, CA

4d•$75,624 - $91,944•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Fresno is seeking a Full-Time Water Distribution/Production Specialist. This role involves the installation, maintenance, and repair of various water system infrastructures, including lines, valves, meters, hydrants, pumps, and treatment equipment. The specialist will operate and service a range of equipment, perform minor adjustments, and maintain tools and equipment. Responsibilities also include operating and maintaining wells, reservoirs, tanks, and treatment facilities, as well as inspecting services, monitoring equipment, and performing emergency repairs. The position requires attention to detail in record-keeping, customer interaction, and adherence to safety regulations.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED completion or satisfactory completion of the educational requirements necessary to obtain a valid Water Distribution Operator Certificate, Grade D2, issued by the California State Resources Control Board.
Two (2) years of full-time work experience in the testing, cleaning, maintenance, inspection, repair, installation, replacement, construction, distribution and operation of water systems.
Possession of a valid Class "C" California Driver's License is required at the time of application and continued maintenance throughout the entire term of employment in this classification.
Possession of a valid Water Distribution Operator Certificate, Grade D2, issued by the California State Water Resources Control Board is required AT TIME OF application and continued maintenance throughout the entire term of employment in this classification.
Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the performance of assigned duties.
Basic mathematical principles.

Nice To Haves

May be required to obtain and maintain a valid Commercial Class "A" or "B" California Driver's License with appropriate endorsements for the entire term of employment in this classification within twelve (12) months of assignment.
May be required to obtain and maintain throughout the entire term of employment in this classification a valid Backflow Certificate by the California State Water Resources Control Board.

Responsibilities

Installs, maintains, and repairs water lines, valves, meters, fire hydrants, pressure regulators, pumps and tanks, surface water and groundwater treatment equipment, distribution, production equipment, and other water system infrastructures.
Operates and services equipment used in the repair, installation and maintenance of water system infrastructures including, but not limited to, compressors, jack hammers, backhoes, trenchers, tractors, trucks, and any other assigned light and heavy equipment.
Makes minor adjustments on service equipment; maintains tools and equipment in working order.
Operates and maintains wells, reservoirs, hydropneumatic tanks, and treatment facilities; and inspects residential and commercial service issues.
Monitors and adjusts water distribution and production equipment.
Installs pipelines; makes water line taps; installs water services, fire hydrants, valves, and other water devices.
Performs field duties related to the water system; takes water samples and inspects new construction.
Excavates trenches and installs shoring as required by Cal OSHA rules and regulations.
Identifies service and main leaks; operates pipe locators; installs and inspect backflow devices.
Identifies and diagnoses leaks for customers and contractors.
Reads and update waters distribution maps and as-built plans and blueprints.
Cleans and monitors pump stations and related equipment.
Performs emergency repairs to water lines as necessary; establishes proper traffic control devices.
Repairs, maintains, and installs water meters and related service lines; reads meters; turns services off and on as necessary.
Maintains logs of daily activities and keeps accurate records.
Handles complaints and answers questions from the public.
Performs minor concrete work, e.g., meter boxes, and pouring hydrant pads, pump pedestals and short sections of sidewalks and curbs.
Installs and removal of pumps in water wells.
Inspects new wells, monitoring wells, and destruction of privately owned wells.
Notifies underground service alert of requirement for locating, marking, notification, and pavement markings for excavation.
Locates and identifies City owned water and sewer line locations for Underground Service Alert (USA) as needed.
Performs surface water, groundwater and distribution system sampling.
Cleans and maintains recharge basins; reads and maintains basin meters.
Wears and uses applicable PPE consistent with state mandates as required.
May repair sewer lines that were damaged in the performance of duties.
Maintains inventory and utilizes electronic work order systems.