Water Services Aide (Maintenance Aide) (Part-time)

City of Tustin • Tustin, CA

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About The Position

If you are interested in learning more about a career in Water Services, and are eager to gain hands-on experience in the field, we encourage you to apply to join the Tustin Public Works Department in the part-time position of Water Services Aide. A successful candidate will be reliable, willing to learn, and motivated to take on the tasks presented. Incumbents will perform a variety of unskilled to semi-skilled manual labor tasks related to the maintenance and repair of the City's water distribution system. Positions at this level require no prior directly related Water Services experience and are trained in semi-skilled tasks that are related to their area of assignment. Given that this is a part-time, at-will, non-benefitted position, hours will be limited to less than 1,000 hours per fiscal year. Hours worked may vary significantly from week to week.

Requirements

• Graduation from high school or equivalent
• Six (6) months of experience in general maintenance work
• Possession of a Class C California driver's license and an acceptable driving record
• Receive satisfactory results from a background investigation, physical examination and administrative screening

Responsibilities

• Removes and installs water meters
• Manually digs and backfills trenches and holes to facilitate installation and repair of water systems
• Locates, inspects, and investigates water lines and sources of leaks; assists in repairing leaks when necessary
• Assists in the installation, repair, and maintenance of various water system appurtenances, including pipes, mains, meters, and valves
• Responds to emergency calls for maintenance and repair activities
• Operates a wide variety of hand and power tools and equipment; observes proper safety precautions and complies with Cal-OSHA personal and equipment safety regulations
• Operates motor vehicles in a safe manner
• Maintains and organizes work area to ensure a clean and safe working environment; maintains and cleans assigned vehicles, tools and equipment
• Completes basic activity records and reports
• Assists the public with directions, questions regarding City regulations, and other basic inquiries as needed

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED