Maintenance Worker III - Water/Wastewater

Water Otter Job Board; San Bernardino (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

San Bernardino County’s Department of Public Works, Special Districts - Water and Sanitation Division, seeks a Maintenance Worker III to lead operations and maintenance of water treatment, distribution, and wastewater systems. This role provides supervision to junior staff and supports fieldwork across various sites in challenging terrains.

Applicants must meet health standards, hold required SWRCB certifications, and be able to work outdoors, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid CA Class C driver license.
• Must possess CA SWRCB Water Distribution Operator Grade D3 certification.
• Must possess CA SWRCB T2 Water Treatment certification.
• Three (3) years of recent experience in maintenance/repair or inspection of water/wastewater equipment and machinery.

Responsibilities

• Lead workers for the operations and maintenance of water treatment, water distribution, and wastewater collection systems.
• Provide functional supervision to subordinate maintenance workers.
• Perform duties in all weather conditions and at multiple sites across the County, including deserts, mountains, and valleys.

Skills

Driver license

W/WW equipment maintenance

Site supervision

Education

CA SWRCB Water Distribution Operator Grade D3

CA SWRCB T2 Water Treatment certification

Job description

Recruitment Bonus

Newly hired employees from this recruitment may be eligible to receive bonus payments of $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 of $750 per referral ($250 upon hire, $500 upon new employee completing 2,080 hours)*

Position

San Bernardino County's Department of Public Works, Special Districts - Water and Sanitation Division is recruiting for Maintenance Workers III who act as lead workers for the operations and maintenance of water treatment, water distribution and wastewater collection systems and related facilities, and provide functional supervision to subordinate maintenance workers. 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 III job description.

Division Overview

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.

Excellent Benefits

To review job-specific benefits, refer to: Summary of Benefits and the 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 D4 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. Must possess and maintain CA SWRBC D3 (or higher) certification.

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

A valid California Class C Driver License is required to carry out the essential job-related functions of this position.

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 be 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.

Minimum Requirements

• Must possess a current CA SWRCB Water Distribution Operator Grade D3.
• Must possess a current CA SWRCB T2 Water Treatment certification.
• Must possess three (3) years of recent experience (within the last five years) in the maintenance and repair, or inspection, of water/wastewater equipment and machinery.
• Must possess a valid CA Class "C" driver license.
• Copy of required certificates must be attached to the application.

Desired Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess a valid California Class A unrestricted driver’s license with tanker and hazardous materials endorsements, as well as SWRCB Water Distribution Operator Grade D4 or Water Treatment Operator Grade T3 certifications. The ideal candidate will also have lead worker experience in the water or wastewater industry.

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, please refer to the Veterans' Preference Policy .

Resources

• Guide to Completing a County Job Application
• Applicant Information and the County Employment Process
• Water and Sanitation MOU

Benefits and Compensation

San Bernardino County offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of other voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.

Please review the appropriate Summary of Benefits for more information.

Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County’s Employee Benefits and Services Division at [phone] or visit the Employee Benefits website for more detailed information.

*Retirement benefits subject to change.

Closing Date / Time

Continuous