Field Water Systems Technician

California Water Service Company; Lucerne Valley (CA); On-site; USD 61,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

California Water Service Company is seeking a skilled SSO to perform field operations, meter maintenance, and related duties across multiple duties groups in California. You will read meters, replace meters, and assist with flushing and maintenance of water mains while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

The role requires a High School diploma or equivalent and California Operator II licenses for distribution and treatment, plus forklift certification when required.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School diploma or equivalent.
• Must possess California Operator II licenses for distribution and treatment.
• Forklift certification is required for operation as needed.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operation and maintenance instructions.

Responsibilities

• Perform relief work under various field operations classifications.
• Change and replace meters and meter box lids and covers.
• Clean out meter boxes and assist in flushing and maintenance of mains.
• Notify for shutdowns and perform general maintenance of facilities.
• Collect water samples and assist in field analyses and reports.

Skills

Basic math

Communication

Reading & writing

Safety procedures

Forklift operation

Meter maintenance

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

California State Water Distribution Operator II

California State Water Treatment Operator II

Tools

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Excel

Job description

California Water Service Company is seeking a skilled SSO to perform field operations, meter maintenance, and related duties across multiple duties groups in California. You will read meters, replace meters, and assist with flushing and maintenance of water mains while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

The role requires a High School diploma or equivalent and California Operator II licenses for distribution and treatment, plus forklift certification when required.