Utilities Maintenance I/II

City of Los Banos; Los Banos (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CalPERS

Health insurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Vacation Leave

Sick Leave

Deferred Compensation

Job summary

The City of Los Banos seeks a Utilities Maintenance I/II to perform a range of entry- to journey-level maintenance work on the City’s water and wastewater systems. You will operate equipment, assist in projects, and maintain records with emphasis on safety and reliability.

Qualifications include completion of twelfth grade, a California driver license, and ability to obtain required operator certifications within 18 months. Benefits package is included.

Qualifications

• Must be age eighteen (18) by date of application.
• Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade.
• Possession of a valid California Class C driver license and ability to obtain a Class B license within six months of hire.
• Must be able to obtain California Water Distribution/Water Treatment Operator certifications within eighteen months of hire.
• Prior knowledge of public works maintenance or backhoe operation (desired).

Responsibilities

• Inspect and repair water and wastewater equipment and facilities.
• Perform routine maintenance and preventive tasks on pumps and related systems.
• Assist in construction, repair, and replacement projects for water and sewer lines.
• Maintain reports and logs of inspections, maintenance activity, and water consumption.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

DEFINITION:

Description

UTILITIES MAINTENANCE I/II

DEFINITION:

To perform a variety of unskilled and semi-skilled maintenance work on the City’s water and wastewater systems; and to operate a variety of equipment in the construction, operation, repair, maintenance and replacement of the water, sewer, and storm drainage facilities and systems.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

Utilities Maintenance I

This is the entry level class in the Utilities Maintenance series. Positions in this class typically have little or no directly related work experience. Maintenance Utilities I is distinguished from Maintenance Utilities II by the performance of less than the full range of duties assigned to the II level. This class is typically used as a training class.

Utilities Maintenance II

This is the journey level class within the Utilities Maintenance series and is distinguished from the Utilities Maintenance I level by the assignment of the full range of duties. Employees receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new, unusual or unique situations arise and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies within the work unit.

Detailed Work Activities

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Utilities Maintenance I/II

• Reliable and dependable attendance and punctuality.
• Inspect and/or repair chlorine machine, fluoride machine, well equipment, water tower, water meters, drainage systems and sewer systems at frequent intervals to ensure that all aspects of systems are functioning properly.
• Maintain a variety of reports and records related to inspections, maintenance activity, water supply, and consumption.
• Determine location of gas, telephone, power, television, water and sewer lines from the appropriate sources prior to excavation.
• Respond to complaints regarding water leaks, poor taste, color, odor, pressure, loss or no water; evaluate problems and recommend solution to supervisor.
• Contact residents and business owners regarding discontinuation of service; respond to questions from the public.
• Ensure proper maintenance of equipment and tools by cleaning and checking equipment and tools after use.
• Operate a variety of power construction and maintenance equipment including backhoe, loader, forklift, combination jet rodder, and trucks of various sizes and weights; load, haul and unload equipment, gravel, and sand.
• Perform routine inspections and preventive maintenance on assigned equipment; refer defects or needed repairs to supervisor.
• Ensure compliance with safety procedures.
• As part of a crew, perform required labor involved in construction and maintenance projects including pavement cutting, trench excavation, manhole and line cleaning, main and pipe repair, laying and back filling and ditch maintenance.
• Cut, fit, lay, repair, tap, clean and flush water mains, pipes, gates and fittings in the repair of mains and services and installation of services, fire hydrants and drinking fountains; assist in shutting off broken sections of water mains.
• Service water supply, sewer lift and other pumps.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees and the public using principles of good customer service.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Assist with the training of less experience staff (Utilities Maintenance II).

Utilities Maintenance I

Knowledge Of:

• Basic uses and purposes of general construction tools and equipment.
• Safe work practices.
• Pertinent local, State and Federal regulations, rules and laws.

Ability to:

• Learn to perform maintenance and repair activities on the City’s water and wastewater systems.
• On a continuous basis, know and understand operations, and observe safety rules; intermittently analyze problem equipment; identify and locate equipment; interpret work orders; remember equipment location; and explain jobs to others.
• Intermittently, sit while studying or preparing reports; bend, squat, climb, kneel and twist when performing installation of equipment; perform simple and power grasping, pushing, pulling, and fine manipulation; and lift or carry weight of 100 pounds or less.
• Understand and follow written and oral instructions.
• Learn to read and understand maps and plans for construction and replacement of sewage and water facilities.
• Learn to operate pumps, fluoride equipment and other types of equipment commonly found in municipal water and wastewater systems.
• Learn to troubleshoot and repair a variety of equipment, pumps and systems.
• Accurately complete logs and daily reports.
• Safely operate light and heavy equipment, hand and power tools.
• Perform heavy manual tasks for extended periods of time.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

Utilities Maintenance II

In addition to the qualifications for the Utilities Maintenance I:

Knowledge Of:

• Equipment, facilities, materials, methods and procedures used in themaintenance, construction and repair of City water and wastewater facilities.
• Uses and purposes of general construction tools and equipment.
• Safe work practices.
• Pertinent local, State and Federal regulations, rules and laws.

Ability to:

• Perform maintenance and repair activities on the City’s water and wastewater systems.
• On a continuous basis, know and understand operations, and observe safety rules; intermittently analyze problem equipment; identify and locate equipment; interpret work orders; remember equipment location; and explain jobs to others.
• Intermittently, sit while studying or preparing reports; bend, squat, climb, kneel and twist when performing installation of equipment; perform simple and power grasping, pushing, pulling, and fine manipulation; and lift or carry weight of 100 pounds or less.
• Understand and follow written and oral instructions.
• Read and understand maps and plans for construction and replacement of sewage and water facilities.
• Accurately complete logs and daily reports.
• Operate pumps, fluoride equipment and other types of equipment commonly found in municipal water and wastewater systems.
• Safely operate light and heavy equipment, hand and power tools.
• Troubleshoot and repair a variety of equipment, pumps and systems.
• Perform heavy manual tasks for extended periods of time.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

Qualifications

Utilities Maintenance I

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be age eighteen (18) by date of application.
• Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade.
• Possession of a valid California Class C driver license and ability to obtain, a valid California Class B driver license within six (6) months of hire date.
• Must be able to obtain State of California Water Distribution and Water Treatment Operator certifications within eighteen (18) months following hire date.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Prior knowledge of public works maintenance or backhoe operation.

Utilities Maintenance II

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Possession of a Class B driver license.
• Possession of a Grade I Water Treatment Operator’s Certificate and Grade II Water Distribution Operator’s certificate.
• Two (2) years of experience equivalent to Utilities Maintenance I or similar position.

The City Offers a Comprehensive Benefits Package, Which Includes:

• Retirement: California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS)
• Health Insurance: The City pays approved CalPERS health insurance premiums through CalPERS for employee only and partial dependent costs
• Dental and Vision Insurance: The City pays approved dental and vision insurance premiums for employee and a portion of dependent coverage
• Life Insurance: The City provides $50,000 in life insurance coverage for the employee, with optional buy-up coverage available
• Vacation Leave: Beginning on the date of hire, employees accrue 6.67 hours per full calendar month (equivalent to 80 hours annually) during the first five (5) years of service. Employees with five (5) to fifteen (15) years of service accrue 10 hours per full calendar month (120 hours annually). Employees with more than fifteen (15) years of service accrue 13.36 hours per full calendar month (160 hours annually)
• Sick Leave: Accrued at a rate of one (1) day per month with no maximum accumulation
• Deferred Compensation: Optional participation in plans offered through Mission Square, Nationwide, or Empower

For a complete listing of benefits, please refer to the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) applicable to this position.

01

Are you eighteen (18) years of age or older?

• Yes
• No

02

Have you successfully completed the twelfth grade or equivalent?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you possess a valid California Class C driver license and have the ability to obtain a valid, California Class B driver license within six (6) months of hire date?

• Yes