Maintenance Worker I

City of Santa Fe Springs

Lake Forest (CA)

On-site

USD 48,000 - 72,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Job summary

El Toro Water District in Lake Forest, CA is seeking a skilled Maintenance Worker for our water distribution and sewer facilities team. This full-time opening follows a 9/80 schedule: nine-hour shifts Monday–Thursday (7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) and eight-hour shifts Fridays (7:00 a.m.

to 3:30 p.m.) with every other Friday off. Under the direction of a Crew Chief, you will install, maintain, and repair mains, services, hydrants, valves, meters and other water/sewer equipment, operate trucks and

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Possession of a Class C California Driver's License with ability to obtain Class A.
Ability to obtain CDPH T-1 and D-1 licenses as required.

Responsibilities

Perform skilled maintenance work and assist in installing, maintaining, and repairing water/sewer mains and related equipment.
Operate hand and power tools and equipment such as backhoes and skip loaders as needed.
Repair streets and sidewalks after maintenance work; perform related patching.
Operate dump/utility trucks and tow small trailers.
Provide notice of potential service interruptions to customers when necessary.
Maintain and inspect vehicles and equipment; report malfunctions.
Support safe and orderly work environment and assist with traffic control.
Use computers for data entry and time cards; respond to emergency calls.
Perform water quality sampling and testing as required.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Class C California Driver's License

Ability to obtain Class A California Driver's License

Ability to obtain CDPH T-1 Treatment Certificate

Ability to obtain CDPH D-1 Distribution Operator

Job description

FILING DATE

This is an immediate opening. Applications will be accepted until filled.

Description

FILING DATE

This is an immediate opening. Applications will be accepted until filled.

WORK SCHEDULE

This position is a (9/80) work schedule with nine-hour shifts (7:00a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) Monday – Thursday and eight hour shifts on Friday (7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.) with every other Friday off. Under direction of a Crew Chief, perform skilled maintenance work under close supervision associated with installing, maintaining, and repairing water distribution and sewage collection facilities.

Examples of Duties

Specific Duties And Responsibilities

Perform skilled maintenance work and assist in the installation, maintenance, replacement and repair of water and sewer mains, services, leaks, fire hydrants, valves, water meters and other water distribution and sewer collection equipment, facilities and appurtenances.
May operate a variety of hand and power tools as well as mechanical equipment such as backhoes and skip loaders in the performance of regular duties.
Perform concrete and asphalt repair and patchwork to streets, sidewalks, around fire hydrants and other areas damaged or disturbed during maintenance, installation or repair of water distribution and sewage collection facilities.
Operate a dump truck, utility truck or other similar type of equipment with an ability to tow small trailers.
May advise customers of the potential for service interruptions or other impacts as a result of maintenance, repair, or service installation activities.
Maintain and inspect assigned vehicles and equipment including cleaning, routine maintenance, and detection and reporting of equipment malfunctions and breakdowns as needed.
Provide for a safe and orderly work environment.
Assist in setting up traffic control.
Use a computer to perform job related tasks including data entry and time cards.
Respond to emergency calls at irregular hours.
Perform water quality sampling and testing such as chlorine residual analysis.
Perform other related duties as required.

Typical Qualifications

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

High school diploma or equivalent.
Possession of a Class “C” California Driver's License.
Ability to obtain a Class “A” California Driver’s License.
Ability to obtain a California CDPH T-1 Treatment Certificate.
Ability to obtain a California CDPH D-1 Distribution Operator

Supplemental Information

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

On a regular basis the following requirements will apply unless otherwise noted. Ability to operate job related equipment; carry, push, pull, reach for and lift equipment, parts or material weighing up to 60 pounds; walk, sit and/or stand for extended periods of time; walk on uneven terrain and work in an outdoor environment with possible exposure to harsh weather conditions, heavy equipment, dust, noise and potentially hazardous substances; ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, bend at the waist and neck, crawl and climb during maintenance and repair work; work in confined spaces, trenches and elevated areas; occasionally turn valves of different sizes at different pressures. Ability to hear and focus vision for close work and adjust at distances as well as hand to eye coordination required.

SELECTION PROCEDURE

Those applicants whose qualifications most closely match the needs of the position based on experience and training will be invited to participate in the selection process, which may consist of a written test, performance test, oral interview or any combination thereof. The successful candidate will be selected from the list of those determined by the selection process to be among the best qualified. Following a conditional job offer, successful candidate will be required to take and pass a background investigation, including criminal history check, verification of a satisfactory DMV driving record, as well as detailed reference checks and employment verification.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

El Toro Water District is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability and any other protected category or characteristic protected by law.

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, 401(k) retirement plan, 457 deferred compensation plans, life insurance, short term and long-term disability, educational reimbursement, employee wellness benefit, annual wellness benefit, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

Location

24251 Los Alisos Blvd., Lake Forest, California, 92630.