Lead Water & Wastewater O&M Technician

Crescenta Valley Water District (CA); Verdugo City (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Crescenta Valley Water District is seeking an Operations & Maintenance Worker III to perform a full range of basic to highly technical maintenance, installation, and repair in our water and wastewater systems. The position serves as crew lead in the absence of senior staff and may lead to promotion with demonstrated leadership and supervisory skills.

Essential duties include construction, installation, maintenance, and repair of water mains, service lines, hydrants, and sewer lines; safety

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; wastewater/maintenance training is desirable.
• Three years of experience in water/wastewater installation, maintenance, and repair.
• A valid California driver license is required and SWRCB/CWEA operator certificates are highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Perform skilled work in construction, installation, maintenance, and repair of water distribution and wastewater collection systems.
• Lead field crews in the absence of senior staff and provide training.
• Respond to emergencies and coordinate safety and procedures on site.
• Inspect equipment and maintain, repair, and operate district vehicles and machinery.

Skills

Leadership

Training

Communication

Safety awareness

Customer relations

Education

High school diploma or GED

Water/wastewater maintenance training

Tools

Sewer vacuum truck

Backhoe

Mini excavator

Job description

Crescenta Valley Water District is seeking an Operations & Maintenance Worker III to perform a full range of basic to highly technical maintenance, installation, and repair in our water and wastewater systems. The position serves as crew lead in the absence of senior staff and may lead to promotion with demonstrated leadership and supervisory skills.

Essential duties include construction, installation, maintenance, and repair of water mains, service lines, hydrants, and sewer lines; safety