$40.46/hour Utility Worker I

American Water; California; Vor Ort; USD 46.000 - 65.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

401(k)

Defined Contribution Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Health insurance

Dental and vision coverage

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Life insurance

Zusammenfassung

California American Water is seeking a Utility Worker to perform outdoor work and support essential water services in the community. The role involves hands-on responsibilities, field maintenance, and operating equipment according to safety standards.

The schedule is forty hours per week, Monday to Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with potential overtime and 24-hour call out as needed. Compensation includes benefits such as 401(k), medical, and life insurance.

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Familiarity with database technology and electronic devices.
• Must frequently lift up to 50 pounds and occasionally over 100 pounds.

Aufgaben

• Prepares work areas and traffic control devices.
• Breaks pavement as conditions allow.
• Loads/unloads boxes, pipes, fittings, and equipment.
• Digs trenches using appropriate tools.
• Installs or maintains pipes and fittings; trims as needed.
• Tamps/backfills trenches.
• Builds rough forms for cement work.
• Acts as a flag person to direct traffic.
• Repairs waterline breaks and leaks as required.
• Maintains hydrants and services.

Kenntnisse

Oral & written instructions

Heavy lifting

Database familiarity

Hand tool knowledge

Ausbildung

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

iPad

Tablet

Computer

Mapcall

Shovels

Picks

Cement saw

Wrenches

Jobbeschreibung

Opportunity with California American Water!

Do you enjoy working outdoors and making a difference in your community?

Join California American Water as a Utility Worker and help provide essential water services that customers rely on every day. If you're looking for a hands‑on role with purpose, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

Primary Role

Utility Worker rate of pay is $40.46 per hour.

This position may be eligible for annual incentive pay and contracted increases as determined by the collective bargaining agreement, and you will have the opportunity for continued salary growth.

In addition to compensation, you will receive a comprehensive benefits package including 401(k), Defined Contribution Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage, plus disability, paid time off, life insurance, voluntary benefits, health and wellness programs and much more!

American Water employees also receive learning opportunities and work experiences to grow professionally.

Work Schedule:

Forty (40) hours per week. Monday to Friday, eight (8) hours per day, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. exclusive of lunch periods. Position may be required to work overtime hours and is subject to 24-hour call out as needed.

Key Accountabilities

• Prepares work areas, including setup of barricades, fencing, and traffic cones.
• Breaks pavement, depending on conditions.
• Loads and unloads boxes, pipes, fittings, and other equipment.
• Digs trenches using a shovel or other methods as conditions require.
• Installs or maintains pipes and fittings, trimming when necessary.
• Tamps and backfills trenches.
• Builds rough forms for cement work.
• Acts as a flag person to direct traffic.
• Occasionally performs various types of concrete work and makes tie‑ins.
• Repairs waterline breaks and leaks as required.

Key Accountabilities (cont)

• Works on services and maintains fire hydrants.
• Operates valves and maintains plant equipment, including pumps, piping, storage tanks, and buildings.
• Carries out other similar work as assigned or necessary to complete the job.
• Knowledge of basic equipment and materials used.
• Ability to carry out oral and written instructions.
• Normal physical and mechanical ability.
• Familiarity with database technology and other electronic devices used to perform job duties.
• Frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds; occasionally lift and/or move over 100 pounds.

Knowledge/Skills

• Should have knowledge of basic equipment and material used.
• Must have ability to carry out oral and written instruction; should have normal physical and mechanical ability.
• Familiarity with database technology and any other electronic devices to perform job duties.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move over 100 pounds.
• Tools Used: iPad, Tablet, computer and Mapcall. Shovels, picks, digging bars, cement power saw, clay spade, wrenches, various other hand tools and any other tools necessary to complete the job.
• Equipment Used: Trucks, forklift, loader, water pumps, air compressors, cement mixer and any other equipment necessary to complete the job.

Experience/Education

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Certifications/Licenses

• Possess a valid California Driver’s License (Class B or Class A desired).
• Obtain California State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) certification as a Distribution Operator, Grade 1 within one year from date of employment, transfer, or reclassification.
• Maintain SWRCB certification for continued employment