Water Utilities Worker III - (A)

City of Folsom•Folsom, CA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Folsom is recruiting for a Water Utilities Worker III – (A) to join the Utilities Department - Water Meters Division. This position has the option to work Monday - Friday, 6:30am - 3:00pm; or, a 9/80 schedule of 6:30am - 4:00pm. This position is non-exempt and represented by the Local 39 IUOE union. The Water Utility Worker III – (A) is the advanced journey level class in the certified Water Utility Worker class series. This class is distinguished from the classes of Water Utility Workers 0/I/II/III by the independence in which duties are performed and the more complex or specialized assignments. This class is further distinguished from the Senior Water Utility Worker in that the latter is the lead worker and can assign and review work.

Requirements

Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth (12th) grade.
Three (3) years of full-time experience in the maintenance, construction and/or repair of water distribution facilities including two (2) years while holding a valid Water Distribution Operator Grade 3 (D3) certificate issued by the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB).
Possession of a valid Water Distribution Operator Grade 3 (D3) certificate issued by the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB).
Possession of or ability to obtain and retain a California Class C driver license by the time of appointment.
Possession of an Herbicide and Pesticide Applicator Certificate within twelve (12) months of employment.
Possession and maintenance thereafter of a valid California Class B driver’s license with tanker endorsement, along with a satisfactory driving record.
Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in a field environment; to walk, stand, and sit for prolonged periods of time; to frequently stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb, reach, twist, grasp, and make repetitive hand movements in the performance of daily duties; to climb unusual heights on ladders; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull moderate to heavy amounts of weight up to 50 lbs; to operate assigned equipment and vehicles; and to verbally communicate to exchange information.
Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction.
Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.
Work is performed in an outdoor field environment in inclement weather conditions; exposure to noise, unpleasant odors, chemicals, and other environmental substances; work in or around water; travel to and from various job sites; exposure to hazardous traffic conditions.
Water utility service functions are 24 hours a day, 365 days a year operation.
All employees in this class must be willing and able to work shifts, weekends, holidays, overtime, and standby duty as determined by the city.

Nice To Haves

Experience in testing water meters and familiarity with maintenance, repair, and replacement of commercial water meters.
Knowledge of a MARS water meter test bench and/or a Badger mobile testing equipment is preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform work in the construction, installation, maintenance, and repair of the water distribution system and non-potable water system.
Locate and dig water leaks, make repairs, or replace inoperative section of piping.
Clear work area of debris and excavate trenches.
Operate and maintain hand tools, power tools, and heavy equipment used in the operation and maintenance of pipelines and water services.
Install, repair, and replace meters, services and mains in the water distribution system.
Perform scheduled maintenance, disassemble water meters and fire hydrant meters; clean and examine mechanisms and chambers for breaks and wear.
Perform meter checks as required; repair or replace damaged or worn-out parts; solder meter parts as appropriate and reassemble meters.
Perform routine preventative maintenance on tools and equipment.
Perform emergency or seasonally caused response duties in accordance of State regulations; works extended hours including mornings, evenings, and weekends outside of scheduled workday to respond to after hour emergencies.
Maintain safe traffic control around work areas.
Manage 811 tickets, locate utilities, meet, or contact customer, contractor, inspector, Set up field and office meetings to coordinate map corrections with water quality and GIS staff.
Manage and monitor leak detection program.
Meter testing and calibration.
Advanced Metering Infrastructure maintenance.
Repair special recording registers, gates and large valves.
Assist in troubleshooting water service problems.
Assist contractors and inspectors working on new construction and/or repairs.
Maintain records of work performed.
Respond to customer complaints.
Perform other related duties as required.