Water Utility Worker II

City of San Bernardino Municipal Water Department • San Bernardino, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The City of San Bernardino Municipal Water Department is seeking a self-starter able to work in a fast-paced environment responsible for performing journey level semi-skilled work in construction and maintenance of pipelines and water services, construction work in the fabrication and assembly of utility water projects, testing, replacement, and installation of water meters, and/or hand, air and airless painting of buildings, facilities, reservoirs, equipment and furniture. The class of Water Utility Worker II is the journey level position in the Water Utility Worker series and are expected to assess and prioritize work to be done and identify materials needed for jobs in progress and may provide coaching and mentoring to less experienced workers in their fields of expertise.

Requirements

• Graduation from high school or GED/equivalent.
• Two (2) years of experience in water system construction, installation, maintenance or repair.
• Must have and maintain a California State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) Water Distribution Operator Grade 1 certificate.
• Must submit a copy of the required SWRCB Water Distribution Operator Grade 1 certification at the time of application.
• Possession of a valid California Class “C” driver’s license required upon application.
• Must be clean shaven or trimmed facial hair in order to properly use personal respirators and SCBA equipment.
• Must pass a respirator medical exam and be physically able to wear SCBA equipment.
• Must be able to work in enclosed spaces while wearing protective clothing under extreme temperatures and hazardous environment.

Nice To Haves

• Possession of a valid California Class “B” commercial driver’s license valid for the operation of both manual and automatic transmission vehicles/equipment with air brake endorsement, tanker endorsement and valid Medical Examiner’s Certificate appropriate for the equipment to be operated is required six (6) months after appointment.
• For out-of-state applicants, a valid driver’s license is required and a valid California Class “C” driver’s license must be obtained within ten (10) days of appointment (CA Vehicle Code 12505c), a valid California Class “B” commercial driver’s license valid for the operation of both manual and automatic transmission vehicles/equipment with air brake endorsement, tanker endorsement and valid Medical Examiner’s Certificate appropriate for the equipment to be operated is required six (6) months after appointment.

Responsibilities

• Performing journey level semi-skilled work in construction and maintenance of pipelines and water services.
• Construction work in the fabrication and assembly of utility water projects.
• Testing, replacement, and installation of water meters.
• Hand, air and airless painting of buildings, facilities, reservoirs, equipment and furniture.
• Assessing and prioritizing work to be done.
• Identifying materials needed for jobs in progress.
• Coaching and mentoring less experienced workers in their fields of expertise.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED