Water Service Worker I/II
hace 2 días
La Palma
Water Service Worker This is an open recruitment to fill (1) current vacancy and to establish an eligibility list used to fill possible future full-time vacancies. Applications will be accepted on a CONTINUOUS BASES. Apply early as this recruitment may close at any time without notice. First review August 24, 2026. The incumbent will enjoy working a 4/10 work schedule (Monday through Thursday) not including overtime or on-call shifts. A 4% COLA increase has been scheduled for July 1, 2027. The incumbent will enjoy a family environment and be a part of an enthusiastic work force that has its own spirit committee that facilitates monthly employee events. The incumbent will thrive working in this small culture environment allowing them to grow their knowledge, experience, resume, and prepare them for advancement by introducing them to a variety of water related projects and responsibilities. Come be a part of our family and see what makes La Palma a nice place to live and work! Water Service Worker I: $4,591.98 - $6,153.69 monthly Water Service Worker II: $4,978.25 - $6,671.34 monthly The successful applicant will be hired at the I or II classification level, based on their education and experience, and the needs of the organization. Performs a variety of assignments in meter service maintenance, meter reading, and customer service; performs skilled maintenance and repair of water lines; operates and performs preventive maintenance on City pumps, wells, and related equipment; maintains City reservoirs, well sites, and water production records; performs related duties as required. Essential duties include, but are not limited to, the following: WATER SERVICE WORKER I: Assists in repairing and maintaining automatic control systems, automatic pumps, control valves, check valves, globe valves, gate valves, oil and air filters, fuses, circuit breakers, probes, circuits, relays, time delays, coils, switches, bearings, packing, mechanical seals, oil lines, drippers, and gauges. Performs a variety of supervised and unsupervised preventive maintenance on wells, meters, pumps and pump motor equipment; checks pumping operations and makes adjustments as necessary; performs maintenance and repair work on pump facilities. Performs meter reading; contacts customers regarding high bills; reads and field tests meters; investigates customer complaints regarding water pressure and water quality; performs leak tests to ascertain apparent leakage in customer lines; informs customer of test results. Assists in repairing water mains and service lines, including gate valves, meter connections, angle stops, pipes, and corporation stops; repairs meters in the field by changing registers, replacing couplings, flanges, and gaskets; replaces meter boxes and lids; cleans dirt and weeds from meter boxes and trims bushes and trees obstructing meter boxes, fire hydrants, and isolation valves; assists in digging and back-filling ditches for service line repairs, water leaks or tapping into main lines. Installs, relocates, reads, and disconnects construction water meters; performs move in/move out service connects/disconnects; and performs non-payment disconnections and restoration services. Completes necessary forms and reports; keeps track of materials, supplies, and time spent on projects. Assists with emergency calls from the public and other agencies, taking appropriate action such as placing barricades, repairing leaks, shutting off main lines, and correcting problems with pumps and reservoirs. Ability to respond to periodic call-outs during off time hours to assist in emergency repairs; must be available to respond within 30 minutes. Performs other duties as assigned. WATER SERVICE WORKER II: Inspects and performs preventive maintenance on wells by monitoring, testing and disinfecting water; monitors water production and water levels; treats water with phosphate and other chemicals; monitors bacteria levels; and flushes water system. Performs meter reading; corrects problems in the field such as meters out of sequence and unlisted meters; performs move in / move out service connects / disconnects; and performs non-payment disconnections and restoration of service. Contacts customers regarding high bills; reads and field test meters; investigates customer complaints regarding water pressure and water quality; performs leak tests to ascertain apparent leakage in customer lines; informs customer of test results. Repairs water mains and service lines, including gate valves, meter connections, angle stops, pipes, and corporation stops; repairs back flow devices; repairs meters in the field by changing registers, replacing couplings, flanges, and gaskets; replaces meter boxes and lids; cleans dirt and weeds from meter boxes and trims bushes and trees obstructing meter boxes, fire hydrants, and isolation valves; assists in digging and back-filling ditches for service line repairs, water leaks, or tapping into main lines. Assists in the repair and maintenance of pumps and pump motor equipment; checks water production and treatment operations and makes adjustments as necessary; performs maintenance and repair work at pump facilities. Completes necessary forms and reports; maintains necessary supplies, tools, and equipment. Answers and responds to emergency calls from the public and other agencies taking appropriate action, such as placing barricades, repairing leaks, shutting off main lines, and correcting problems with pumps and reservoirs. Must be available for standby duty and is subject to periodic call-out during after hours to assist in emergency repairs; must be available to respond within 30 minutes. Performs other duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of: procedures, equipment, materials, and tools used in the operation of municipal wells, motors, pumps, compressors, electrical panels, automatic control valves, and other equipment; mathematical principles related to the computation of flows and volumes in water storage, production, and distribution systems; safe work practices. Ability to: inspect, operate, diagnose problems, and perform preventive maintenance and repair work on electric motors, pump panels, engines, pumps, compressors, valves, and related equipment; read and interpret charts and gauges; maintain accurate records; understand and carry out oral and written directions; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships. Education and/or Experience High School diploma or equivalent and any combination of education and/or experience that has provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary. WATER SERVICE WORKER I: Two years of experience in the City of La Palma as a Maintenance Worker I or some relevant experience (one-year or more) in the operation, maintenance, and repair of motors, pumps, wells, and related equipment. WATER SERVICE WORKER II: Two years of experience in the City of La Palma as Water Service Worker I or two years of experience in the operation, maintenance, and repair of motors, pumps, wells, and related equipment. Required Licenses and Certificates Possession of a satisfactory driving record and an appropriate California driver's license, with the ability to obtain a California Commercial Class B driver's license within one year. WATER SERVICE WORKER I: Possession or ability to obtain within one year of appointment both a valid Water Distribution Operator Certificate, Grade D-1, and a valid Water Treatment Operator Certificate, Grade T-1, as issued by the State Water Resources Control Board. WATER SERVICE WORKER II: Possession of a valid Water Treatment Plant Operator Certificate, Grade T-2 and possession of a valid Water Distribution Operator Certificate, Grade D-2 as issued by the State Water Resources Control Board. The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical Demands While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stand and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk, sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Work Environment While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in outside weather conditions. The employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts and is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and vibration. The employee occasionally works in