POSITION INFORMATION

Pay Range $3200 - $5020/month

 WATER SERVICE WORKER I

Status: Non-Exempt

DEFINITION: 

Under general supervision, performs a variety of assignments in the installation maintenance and repair of the water treatment and distribution systems and performs maintenance of The District’s intake pumping and storage facilities.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

Workers in this classification are responsible for performing the full range of water service system maintenance, installation and repair assignments with minimal supervision and training.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

The duties listed below are illustrative only and are not meant to be a complete or exhaustive listing of all of the duties and responsibilities of the classification.

• Performs basic laboratory control tests to determine chlorine residual, PH turbidity, CT and adjusts operating ranges of equipment to maintain levels within state requirements.
• Maintains water treatment dosing pumps, replenishes day tank solutions, and logs water quality reports.
• Checks and maintains surface water source and booster pumps. Well water pumps and all related controls and structures.
• Sets and reads meters and makes repairs or replaces meters as necessary.
• Makes repairs to water service lines and replaces service lines as necessary.
• Repairs leaks and breaks in distribution pipe up to 12 inch plastic, iron, steel and AC.
• Excavates for main lines and services using hand and power tools.
• Operates equipment such as backhoe, dump truck, vac excavator and roller compactor.
•  Cuts bends and threads pipe. Fits pipe sections and all other aspects of underground and above ground plumbing.
• Operates pipeline underground locating equipment and marks USA Underground Service Alert requests.
• Learns the location of valves, pipelines, meters, and documents the results of inspections.
• Assists in the repair of fire hydrants and warf heads.
• Operates production water wells.
• Shuts down and turns on main water lines.
• Contact with customers requests about pressure and water quality issues.
• Flushes lines and mains.
• Installs/removes meters. Turns on/off services. Locks off meters and services.
• Collects water quality samples for laboratory testing.
• Distributes notices to customers.
• Performs routine District ground and building maintenance including janitorial, landscape and painting.

TYPICAL PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES:

• Operate District vehicles in field installations and maintenance work.
• Must be able to carry, push, pull, reach, and lift equipment and parts weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Stoop, kneel, crouches, crawls, and climbs during field maintenance and repair work.
• Works in an environment with exposure to direct sun, prolonged rain, heat and cold dust, dirt, and mud.
• Communicates with District staff in face to face one to one settings.
• Regularly uses cell phones for communication.
• Uses office equipment such as computer terminals, copier, and fax machines.
• Stands and walks for extended periods of time.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS:

• Any combination of experience and education equivalent to graduation from high school.
• Possess a valid California drivers license and acceptable driving record for District purposes. Must be able to obtain a “B” Drivers License with Air Endorsement and Grade 2 Distribution and Treatment License issued by the State of California within 6 months of hire date.
• This position requires a complete annual physical as determined by The District.
• Including respiratory capacity, fit testing, lumbar x-ray, drug screening and other pre-employment physical standard tests as required.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Knowledge of:

• Methods, materials, and equipment used in water service installation, maintenance and repair work.
• Installation, maintenance, repair and testing of water monitoring and treatment equipment.
• District policies and procedures related to customer service and customer relations.
• Proper work safety standards.

ABILITY TO:

• Perform work assignments in the installation, maintenance and repair of water service systems and water meters.
• Perform skilled installation, service, and repair of water services.
• Operate motor vehicles and power-driven equipment used in water service work.
• Deal tactfully and courteously with the public.
• Follow oral and written directions.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with co workers, outside agencies, and the public.
• On 24 hour per day standby call out with possible rotating scheduled weekend duty.
• Other duties assigned as required for district operation.
• Position is at-will employment.