Water Utility Worker I/II

What's the Role?We’re looking for highly motivated, reliable and skilled individuals to join the Public Works Department in the position of Water Utility Worker I/II. Working on the City’s 173 miles of water mains, staff members perform a variety of semiskilled and skilled work installing and maintaining the potable and recycled water distribution systems, water testing, reading meters, and repairing residential and commercial water meters and backflow devices. You will join a fast-paced, dynamic team environment, performing a variety of preventive maintenance and repair work and providing exceptional customer service.

The Essentials Water Utility Worker IOne year of experience in construction or field maintenance work.Education equivalent to the completion of the 12th grade.Possession of a valid California Class C driver license at the time of appointment. Possession of a California Class B driver license within six months of appointment.Possession of a Grade 1 Water Distribution Operator Certification issued by the California State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) is required within one year of appointment.Water Utility Worker II (in addition to the requirements for Water Utility Worker I):Two years of water system maintenance experience equivalent to the Water Utility Worker I in the City of Mountain View.Possession of a Grade 1 Water Distribution Operator Certification issued by the California State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB).Bonus PointsPossession of a Grade 2 Water Distribution Operator Certification issued by the SWRCB and a Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester’s Certification issued by the American Backflow Prevention Association.

What You'll DoPerform field duties related to the installation and repair of potable and recycled water systems.Perform emergency repairs to water lines and establish proper traffic control setups.Perform routine and annual maintenance of the potable and recycled water systems; respond to system breaks and stops in service.Read meters according to established schedules, maintain proper records of meter readings, and calculate water usage.Maintain tools and equipment.Connect and disconnect customer water services, and inspect, test, repair, install and replace meters and backflow devices.

Are We a Match?You have experience in construction or maintenance, working with a variety of tools and machinery.You are flexible in your work style and can manage interruptions and changing priorities throughout your day.You have a “can do” attitude and the desire to tackle and learn various water system maintenance techniques.You can communicate effectively with your co-workers and members of the community.You have the ability to work a shift beginning at 6:00 a.m.

Apply Now! Submit your application and resume online at calopps.org or to the Human Resources Department; City of Mountain View, 500 Castro Street, Mountain View, CA 94041, (650) 903-6309. Please provide a valid email address on your application. Applications will be screened on a continuous basis with a first review date of Friday, May 3, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. PST. This recruitment may close at any time. Depending on the number of applicants this process may be altered.

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