Water Utility Worker III

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

1d•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 skilled and technical work in one of the following areas: construction and maintenance of pipelines and water services; construction work in the fabrication and assembly of utility water projects; testing, overhauling, and repairing of water meters; or diagnosis and correction of water service problems including meter failures, leaks, and valve problems. The class of Water Utility Worker III is the advanced journey level in the Water Utility Worker series. Incumbents at this level have advanced journey level knowledge and skills in three or more of the skilled crafts, mechanical, and construction trades and provide regular safety training, coaching and mentoring to less experienced worker. Incumbents perform a broad range of moderately complex to complex tasks and duties in their assigned area. Incumbents are expected to use sound and independent judgment in carrying out job assignments and serve in the absence of the Water Utility Lead Worker.

Requirements

Graduation from high school or GED/equivalent.
Three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in water system construction, installation, maintenance or repair.
Possession of a valid California State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) Water Distribution Operator Grade 2 certificate.
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 and tanker endorsements and valid Medical Examiner’s Certificate appropriate for the equipment to be operated 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.
Ability to see in the normal visual range with or without correction with vision sufficient to see color and read small print as well as distance.
Ability to hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.

Nice To Haves

Possession of a valid California Class “A” commercial driver’s license valid for the operation of both manual and automatic transmission vehicles/equipment with air brake and tanker endorsements, and valid Medical Examiner’s Certificate appropriate for the equipment to be operated is required six months after appointment.
For out-of-state applicants, a valid driver’s license is required, and a valid California Class “B” driver’s license valid for the operation of both manual and automatic transmission vehicles/equipment with air brake and tanker endorsements and Medical Examiner’s Certificate appropriate for the equipment to be operated is required within ten (10) days of appointment (CA Vehicle Code 12505c).
A valid California Class “A” 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 skilled and technical work in construction and maintenance of pipelines and water services.
Performing construction work in the fabrication and assembly of utility water projects.
Testing, overhauling, and repairing of water meters.
Diagnosis and correction of water service problems including meter failures, leaks, and valve problems.
Providing regular safety training, coaching and mentoring to less experienced workers.
Performing a broad range of moderately complex to complex tasks and duties in their assigned area.
Using sound and independent judgment in carrying out job assignments.
Serving in the absence of the Water Utility Lead Worker.
Responding to non-normal working hour emergency operational conditions as a "key responder".
Working in enclosed spaces while wearing protective clothing under extreme temperatures and hazardous environment.