Maintenance Worker II - Water/Wastewater

San Bernardino County; California (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recruitment bonus up to $2,000

Referral bonus up to $750

Excellent benefits package

Job summary

San Bernardino County in California is seeking Maintenance Workers II to perform general and semi-skilled maintenance on water distribution and wastewater systems. The role operates across diverse sites, including deserts and mountains, in all weather conditions.

Applicants should have at least two years of related experience, a CA Class C license, and SWRCB certifications; on-call duties and travel across the county are expected. Benefits are provided with this position.

Qualifications

• Two years of recent experience in maintenance/repair or inspection of water/wastewater equipment.
• Current CA SWRCB D2 and T1/WTT1 certifications or equivalent combinations.
• Valid CA Class C driver license (or higher) required.

Responsibilities

• Perform general and semi-skilled maintenance on water distribution or wastewater collection systems.
• Work in all weather conditions at multiple sites across San Bernardino County.

Skills

Physical stamina

Outdoor work ability

Education

SWRCB D2 Water Distribution Operator

T1 Water Treatment

CA Class C driver license

Job description

San Bernardino County's Department of Public Works, Special Districts, Water and Sanitation Division is recruiting for Maintenance Workers II to perform a variety of general and semi-skilled maintenance tasks pertaining to the operation of a water distribution or wastewater collection system. Maintenance Workers are required to perform their duties in all weather conditions, and at any work site; work sites are located throughout the County, including high/low deserts, mountains, and valleys. For more detailed information refer to the Maintenance Worker II job description.

The Special Districts Division provides cost-effective services to 100+ unincorporated areas throughout San Bernardino County. Services are provided with a commitment to safety, quality, and focus on customer satisfaction.

Recruitment Bonus

• Recruitment Bonus - Newly hired employees from this recruitment may be eligible to receive bonus payments up to $2,000 ($1000 upon hire and $1000 upon completion of 2080 service hours.)
• Referral Bonus - Current employees in a regular position who refer a qualified candidate for this recruitment may be eligible to receive bonus payments up to $750 per referral ($250 upon hire, $500 upon new employee completing 2080 hours).

EXCELLENT BENEFITS

To review job-specific benefits, refer to: Summary ofBenefits and Water and Sanitation MOU.

The County also offers an alternative Modified Benefits Option (MBO) that provides a wage differential.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Working Conditions: Applicants must be able to perform heavy manual labor and work outdoors in varying weather conditions; work in desert and mountainous areas, remote locations, and other locations as needed; have the ability to drive in all weather conditions; and work weekends and holidays, and respond to emergency calls as needed. Must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and have the ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, bend over, and crawl for extended periods in the performance of job duties for this position.

Health and Physical: Persons seeking appointment to this class must meet the health and physical condition standards deemed necessary and proper for performance of the duties established by the San Bernardino County Special Districts Department.

Certification: Some facilities require the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) Water Distribution Operator Grade D3 certification. Additional compensation may be available for employees possessing certifications at a higher level than required for the assigned site, and/or for specialized industry-specific certifications.

Additional Certification: Must possess and maintain both a State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) Water Distribution Operator Grade D2 certification and a Water Treatment T2 certification within 18 months from date of employment or be terminated.

License: Must obtain and maintain a CA Class A unrestricted driver license with tanker endorsement within 24 months of Maintenance Worker series employment or be terminated. Subject to DOT random testing requirements.

Travel: Travel throughout the County is required. A valid CA driver license and proof of automobile liability insurance is required at time of appointment.

Assignment: Employees on call must respond by phone within 30 minutes. Employees may be assigned to one region, but are expected to work any site located throughout the County, to meet the Department's needs. Incumbents are required to available on-call evenings, weekends, and holidays, as needed. Sites/locations encompass the mountains, the deserts, and the valleys.

Sponsorship: Please note that San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.

Job Requirements

• Certifications: One of the following certification combinations:
  • Current CA SWRCB D2 Water Distribution Operator and T1 Water Treatment certifications
  • Current CA SWRCB T2 Water Treatment and D1 Water Distribution Operator certifications
• Experience: Two (2) years of recent experience (within the last 5 years) in the maintenance and repair, or inspection, of water/wastewater equipment and machinery.
• License: Must possess a valid CA Class "C" driver license (or higher).

NOTE: Copy of required certificates must be attached to the application.

The ideal candidate will possess a valid CA Class A unrestricted driver license with tanker and hazmat endorsements, in addition to possession of the SWRCB Water Distribution Operator Grade D3 certification, SWRCB T2 Water Treatment certification and SWRCB Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Grade II certification.

EEO/ADA

San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants.

ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.

Veterans’ Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouses or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, refer to the Veterans' Preference Policy.

Additional Resources

For more important details, review the links below:

Guide to Completing a County Job Application

Applicant Information and the County Employment Process