Hydro Utility Worker I

Placer County Water Agency (CA); Foresthill (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Placer County Water Agency (CA) seeks an entry-level Utility Worker I to perform unskilled and semi-skilled mechanical and general maintenance in the Foresthill area. Responsibilities include preventative maintenance and repair of equipment at dams and hydro-electric plants, tool operation, painting, brush clearing, and basic construction tasks.

The position is entry-level, with supervision and potential travel to remote sites.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of safe construction practices.
• Knowledge of safe hand and power tool operation.
• Basic building maintenance skills including carpentry, plumbing, painting.
• Basic construction methods and techniques.
• Principles and practices of customer service.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance and repair of equipment of facilities associated with dams and hydro-electric plants.
• Operate a variety of hand and power tools in accomplishing tasks.
• Operate heavy tractor equipment as needed.
• Paint buildings and equipment.
• Clear brush.
• Perform routine building maintenance and road maintenance.
• Perform concrete construction and repair work.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with coworkers, other Agency employees and the public.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

Safe tool operation

Maintenance basics

Reading MSDS & maps

Communication

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION

While headquartered in Foresthill, this position requires frequent travel to remote sites, some of which are located a significant distance from the duty station. Candidates should be prepared for extended time away from the primary work location.

Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications for this position will be required to complete an online written examination as part of the selection process. Notification and exam details will be provided directly to qualifying candidates - please do not contact the Agency for additional information.

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION

To perform a variety of unskilled and semi-skilled mechanical and general maintenance.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This is the entry level class in the Utility Worker series. Positions in this class typically have little or no directly related work experience. The Utility Worker I is distinguished from the II level by the performance of less than the full range of duties assigned to the II level.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives immediate supervision from the Maintenance Supervisor (Mechanical).

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.

• Perform preventative maintenance and repair of equipment of facilities associated with dams and hydro-electric plants.
• Operate a variety of hand and power tools in accomplishing assigned tasks.
• Operate heavy tractor equipment as needed.
• Paint buildings and equipment.
• Clear brush.
• Perform routine building maintenance, road maintenance and routine heavy equipment maintenance and servicing.
• Perform concrete construction and repair work.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other Agency employees and the public using principles of good customer service.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

• Safe construction practices.
• Safe hand and power tool operation.
• Basic building maintenance skills including carpentry, plumbing, painting.
• Basic construction methods and techniques.
• Principles and practices of customer service.

Ability to:

• Operate hand and power tools safely.
• Perform routine equipment maintenance and servicing.
• Work in confined spaces occasionally.
• Follow oral and written instructions.
• Read and understand label instructions, MSDS data, simple drawings and maps.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Work is carried out in an outside environment with exposure to various weather conditions.
• Frequently climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, stand and walk.
• Frequently push, pull, grasp and carry while walking.
• Work on various types of terrain and footing which may be slippery.
• Frequently lift up to 50 pounds.

Experience and Education

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience:

One year of experience performing construction or maintenance related duties.

Education:

Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.

License or Certificate:

Possession and maintenance of a valid California driver’s license and acceptable driving record, with a Class A obtained prior to completion of probation.

Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in the class. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.