Water Utility Worker

City of San Diego • San Diego, CA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Water Utility Worker positions lead and participate in the work of a crew engaged in the installation, maintenance, or repair of water and sewer pipeline systems; operate air compressors, pneumatic hammers, power saws, cutters, pipe tapping machines, and other equipment; operate pick-up, crew, and dump trucks; keep records; maintain logs of work in progress; and perform other duties as assigned. Employees in job classifications represented by AFSME Local 127 are scheduled to receive general wage increases. Eligible benefited employees originally hired on or after July 10, 2021, will be automatically enrolled in the San Diego City Employees Retirement System (SDCERS). Water Utility Worker employees may be required to work day, evening, or weekend shifts for an extended period of time. Water Utility Worker employees may be required to pass a respiratory fit-test and obtain a confined-space entry certification within six months from the date of hire, and/or operate sewer cleaning equipment. Water Utility Worker employees who are required to possess a California Class B Driver License and operate commercial vehicles are required by California State Law, as a condition of employment, to submit to drug and alcohol testing. Prior to hire, a background check will be completed in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse and with former employers regarding drug and alcohol testing results.

Requirements

• One year of full-time experience performing construction and repair work as a Utility Worker I or Laborer with the City of San Diego.
• One year of full-time experience in the construction, maintenance, or repair of pipeline systems four inches in diameter and larger for water, sewer, gasoline, natural gas, or oil facilities.
• A valid California Class C Driver's License is required at the time of hire.
• For some positions, a valid California Class B Driver License AND a California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) medical certificate dated within the last two years may be required within six months from the date of hire.
• For positions in the Public Utilities Department, except the Water Meter Services Division, a valid California Class B Driver License AND a California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) medical certificate dated within the last two years are required within six months from the date of hire.
• Proof of Out-of-Class Assignment (OCA), if utilized to meet the minimum requirements (for City of San Diego employees).
• Completion of a pre-employment medical review and exam (which may include drug and alcohol testing).
• Reference checks.
• Fingerprinting.
• Confirmation of citizenship or legal right to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• Possession of a valid California Water Environment Association (CWEA) Grade I or higher Certificate.
• Possession of a valid California Class A or B Driver License and/or Tank Endorsement.
• Possession of a valid California DMV medical certificate dated within the last two years.
• Experience working in water or sewer systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and participate in the work of a crew engaged in the installation, maintenance, or repair of water and sewer pipeline systems
• Operate air compressors, pneumatic hammers, power saws, cutters, pipe tapping machines, and other equipment
• Operate pick-up, crew, and dump trucks
• Keep records
• Maintain logs of work in progress
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Pass a respiratory fit-test and obtain a confined-space entry certification within six months from the date of hire
• Operate sewer cleaning equipment
• Submit to drug and alcohol testing (if required to possess a California Class B Driver License and operate commercial vehicles)

Benefits

• General wage increases (3.5% effective 7/1/27, 2% effective 7/1/28, 2% effective 1/1/29)
• Automatic enrollment in the San Diego City Employees Retirement System (SDCERS) for eligible employees originally hired on or after July 10, 2021.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed