Certified Water Distribution Operator/Sewer I

City of El Centro (CA); El Centro (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

City of El Centro (CA) seeks aWater Distribution crew member to install, repair, and relocate water and sewer lines, ensuring proper water flow and customer service. The role involves manual labor, operation of hand and power tools, and occasional on-call duties.

Under supervision, you will work with the water division to maintain infrastructure, respond to emergencies, and assist with related asphalt and curb tasks as needed.

Qualifications

• Twelve months of experience in public works, sewer, or water maintenance
• Education equivalent to High School graduation
• Work may involve hazardous conditions; vaccine/testing regulations may apply

Responsibilities

• Tap, install, replace, and relocate water and sewer lines and laterals
• Repair water and sewer line breaks
• Install/repair fire hydrants and water connections
• Replace water meters as needed
• Perform emergency maintenance and support other crews

Skills

Public works experience

Water and sewer maintenance knowledge

Manual labor with heavy lifting

Hand and power tools operation

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand and power tools

Job description

Summary

Under moderate supervision, participate as a member of a work crew to install, tap, repair and relocate water and sewer lines; monitor water pressure to ensure proper water flow to customers; perform related responsibilities as required.

Distinguishing Characteristics

Receives supervision from the Division Supervisor and receives functional direction from the Certified Water Distribution Operator Lead or Operator/Sewer II.

Essential Job Functions

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. The list that follows is not intended as a comprehensive list; it is intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed, and may be required to perform additional, position‑specific tasks.

• Taps, installs, replaces, and relocates water and sewer main lines and water and sewer laterals.


• Repairs water and sewer line breaks.


• Repairs, replaces, and installs new fire hydrants and connect waterlines.


• Replaces water meters as required.


• Repairs or replaces concrete sections for curbs, gutters, sidewalks, storm drains, ramps, and driveways.


• Installs water lines for temporary water services.


• Uses power equipment and hand tools such as jackhammers, power saws, pipe wrenches, ratchets, crescent wrenches channel locks, concrete saw, generator, hydraulic ratchet, cutters, tampers, water pumps, tapping machine, and impact tools to perform maintenance tasks.


• Responds to basic customer questions or inquiries regarding sewer maintenance services.


• Performs emergency maintenance work and assists other water and field maintenance crews as assigned.


• Assists with asphalt repairs as directed.

The preceding activities have been provided as examples of the essential functions of work performed by positions assigned to this job classification. The City reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind work assignments as needed.

Qualifications Guidelines

Education/Experience/Training

REQUIRED:

• Education equivalent to High School graduation.


• Twelve months of experience involving public works, sewer or water maintenance or field operations.


• The City will follow any vaccine and testing regulations imposed by state and/or federal government.

Special Requirements

• Ability to obtain State of California Distribution Operator Certificate Grade D-1 within 6-months of employment as probation condition.


• Possession of valid Class C California Driver License with mandatory possession of valid Class B California Driver License with tank endorsement within 6-months of employment as a probation condition. Must maintain driver license and an acceptable driving record.


• Ability to work in traffic, inside excavated holes, and intense heat given seasonal conditions.


• Ability to work at night or on weekends to perform emergency maintenance assignments as needed. Advanced training in hazardous spills.


• Ability to be on stand‑by, 24 hours per day for a one to two‑week period a month as needed.

Knowledge of

• Plumbing and construction mechanics, methods and procedures related to the installation, repair, and maintenance of water and sewer lines.


• Proper and efficient use of hand and power tools and construction equipment.


• Work safety rules and procedures; water pressure testing methods.

Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be performed by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.


• While performing the duties of this position the employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, grip, grasp or feel objects, tools or controls.


• The employee is frequently required to reach forward, upward, downward with hands and arms.


• The employee is required to listen to noises and sounds emitted by operating equipment.


• The employee is frequently required to drive City vehicles that have either an automatic and standard transmission.


• The employee is frequently required to stand on concrete, asphalt and soft soil surfaces.


• The employee is occasionally required to use a ladder and must maintain balance during this activity.


• The employee is frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl to perform duties.


• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 90 pounds and occasionally up to 100 pounds.

If you have a disability that requires assistance at any point in the recruitment process (for example, filling out applications, testing, interviewing), please notify the Human Resources Department. The City of El Centro performs job‑related medical/physical evaluations and pre‑employment/promotional drug screening. EEO/ADA.