$40.46/hour Utility Worker I

American Water; Monterey (CA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

California American Water is hiring a Utility Worker to support outdoor water services. You will perform site preparation, install and maintain pipes and fittings, dig trenches, perform concrete work, and assist with flagging traffic, all while upholding safety standards.

Schedule is forty hours weekly, Monday–Friday, with possible overtime. Benefits include 401(k), medical, dental, vision, disability, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of basic equipment and materials used.
• Ability to carry out oral and written instructions.
• Familiarity with database technology and electronic devices.
• Frequent lifting up to 50 pounds and occasional lifting over 100 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Prepare work areas and set up barricades, fencing, and traffic cones.
• Break pavement as conditions allow.
• Load and unload boxes, pipes, fittings and equipment.
• Dig trenches using shovel or other methods.
• Install or maintain pipes and fittings and trim when necessary.
• Tamp and backfill trenches.
• Build rough forms for cement work.
• Act as a flag person to direct traffic.
• Repair waterline breaks and leaks as required.

Skills

Basic equipment knowledge

Oral & written instructions

Database familiarity

Lift up to 50 lbs frequently

Lift up to 100+ lbs occasionally

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

iPad

Tablet

Computer

Mapcall

Shovels & tools

Job description

Share Our Purpose. Be Yourself. Feel Valued.

People are the heart of our business. As an American Water employee, you will be offered a competitive salary and health benefits package, along with opportunities to develop, grow, and evolve your career. Our benefits packages focus on key areas such as health & wellness, emotional & well-being, and savings for current & future goals.

We are Beautifully Different . We strongly believe having diversity across our company makes us more successful and helps us provide essential services to our customers. We are stronger because we embrace different ideas, viewpoints, experiences, and backgrounds. American Water is the best choice for your next role! Click here for more information on our inclusion, diversity, and equity journey.

About American Water
American Water (NYSE: AWK) is the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the United States. With a history dating back to 1886 and celebrating 140 years in 2026, We Keep Life Flowing® by providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable drinking water and wastewater services to approximately 14 million people with regulated operations in 14 states and on 18 military installations. American Water’s approximately 7,000 talented professionals leverage their significant expertise and the company’s national size and scale to achieve excellent outcomes for the benefit of customers, employees, investors and other stakeholders.

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

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