Maintenance Worker Lead - Field Utilities

American Water Works Association; Vacaville (CA); On-site; USD 79,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant community as a Maintenance Worker Lead in the Field Utilities section! This role involves overseeing maintenance and repair tasks related to water distribution and wastewater systems while leading a dedicated team. Enjoy a supportive work environment with competitive pay, excellent benefits, and opportunities for professional growth. The ideal candidate will possess substantial knowledge of utilities systems and demonstrate strong leadership skills. If you're ready to make a difference in the community and thrive in a collaborative atmosphere, this position is perfect for you!

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Sick Leave

Vacation Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Deferred Compensation Plan

CalPERS Retirement Plan

Qualifications

• Ability to perform skilled and semi-skilled construction tasks.
• Two years of experience as a Maintenance Worker II - Field Utilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance and repair work on water and wastewater systems.
• Perform traffic control and maintain a safe work environment.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Knowledge of Water and Wastewater Systems

Construction Skills

Leadership Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Training in Water Distribution or Wastewater Systems

Tools

California Class B Driver’s License

Grade II Water Distribution Operator Certificate

First Aid and CPR Certification

Job description

City of Vacaville - A beautiful place to live, a great place to work!

With more than 600 employees, the City of Vacaville values the work-life balance and offers alternative work schedules with every other Friday off, employee social and wellness activities, casual dress days, competitive pay and a generous benefits and retirement package.

Contribute to our vibrant community and join the City of Vacaville!

The City of Vacaville invites applications for the position of Maintenance Worker Lead in the Field Utilities section of the Utilities Department. Currently, we have one (1) vacancy to fill. This recruitment will also establish an eligibility list to be used for any future vacancies City-wide over the next 12-month period.

Salary Range

Maintenance Worker Lead - Field Utilities: $79,814 - $97,014 /year

Additional Compensation Opportunity:

Salary Range with required certifications (5% of base pay): $83,805 - $101,865/year

Salary Range with required certifications and Class A commercial driver’s license ($2,400/year): $86,205 - $104,265/year

Working for the City of Vacaville comes with an excellent benefits package including:

• Medical Insurance at affordable rates - City covers up to 85% of Kaiser premiums and other plans are also available
• Vision and Dental Insurance monthly premiums covered 100% by the City
• Paid sick leave, vacation leave, thirteen holidays and two floating holidays a year
• Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment
• Deferred compensation plan with City contribution, no employee match required
• California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) plan enrollment and Retiree Health Savings account

See the Local 39 Benefit Summary for more information.

Lead maintenance workers in the Field Utilities section of the Utilities Department perform a variety of maintenance, repair, installation and construction work related to water distribution, wastewater collection and storm drainage systems. Additionally, incumbents exercise lead worker responsibilities over assigned staff.

The duties of a Maintenance Worker Lead - Field Utilities may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Maintenance, repair and construction work on water distribution and wastewater systems.
• Repairs, replaces and installs fire hydrants, as well as commercial and residential water meters.
• Performs traffic control and maintains a safe work environment.
• Performs lead worker duties and responsibilities related to planning, monitoring and assigning work of crew members.

This position will respond to emergency situations as required at night, on weekends and holidays and will perform mandatory standby duty, which includes the requirement to respond to emergency callouts within 30 minutes.

A complete job description for this position can be viewed here.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate will have excellent interpersonal skills in order to work in an effective manner across all City departments and with all levels of employees. The desirable knowledge, skills and abilities include, but are not limited to:

• Substantial knowledge of water and wastewater utilities systems, general construction and plumbing.
• Ability to perform a variety of skilled and semi-skilled construction tasks.
• Ability to provide leadership and training to assigned staff.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted during the course of the workday.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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

Education: Equivalent to high school diploma supplemented with training or college level courses related to water distribution, water quality, or wastewater systems and other related topics.

Experience: Two years experience performing duties of a Maintenance Worker II - Field Utilities in the City of Vacaville. If hired from outside, must have three years experience of construction, repair or maintenance experience related to water distribution or wastewater collection.

License or Certificates

License: Possession of a valid California Class B Driver’s License with a Tanker Endorsement and a satisfactory driving record are required as conditions of initial and continued employment. Some positions may require an unrestricted Class A Driver’s License with Tanker Endorsement. Employees are subject to random testing per DOT regulations.

Certificates: Requires a Grade II (D2) Water Distribution Operator certificate issued by the State of California State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) Division of Drinking Water upon hire. A Grade III (D3) Water Distribution Operators Certificate is desirable at the time of hire, and a notice of passing the SWRCB Grade III certification exam is required as a condition of passing probation. To facilitate this requirement the probationary period will be no less than twelve (12) months and no more than eighteen (18) months. D3 Certification must be maintained as a condition of continued employment.

A Grade I Collection System Maintenance Certificate from the California Water Environmental Association (CWEA) is required. A Grade II is desirable and must be obtained by the completion of probation.

A valid First Aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification from the American Red Cross or other certified and recognized training organization must be obtained prior to the completion of the probationary period.

The maintenance of valid licenses and certificates is a condition of continued employment. In the event the State of California requires a Haz Mat Technician or Haz Mat Endorsement to perform current functions, employees must obtain and maintain such certification.

A completed City of Vacaville employment application and supplemental questionnaire must be received by the Human Resources Department at 650 Merchant Street, Vacaville, CA 95688 by 5:30 p.m., Monday, May 5, 2025.

IMPORTANT:Contact with candidates will primarily be via email. Make sure you list a current email that you check regularly with your application.

Applicants are encouraged to apply online at www.cityofvacaville.gov. Application packets may also be requested in person at the Human Resources Department or by calling [phone].

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application packet.

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Applicants receiving a conditional offer of employment must successfully complete the pre-placement process for this position before a final offer will be extended. Pre-placement assessments for this position include a Livescan (FBI/DOJ fingerprint review), DMV record review, education and experience review, drug screen and medical exam.