Utilities Maintenance Worker I/II

City of Gilroy; Gilroy (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Gilroy is recruiting four full-time Utilities Maintenance Worker I/II positions in the Water section of our Utilities Department. Responsibilities include maintaining the City’s water system, wells, and related infrastructure, with potential rotation to the Wastewater section.

Preference given to candidates with water distribution or wastewater certifications, Class A license, heavy equipment experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12th grade or GED.
• 1 year of construction or maintenance experience.
• Reside within 60 minutes of City Yard for standby duty.
• Subject to 7-day paid standby duty on rotating basis.
• Must have CA Class C Driver License and clean driving record.
• Water Section: obtain Grade I Water Distribution certification within 12 months.
• Wastewater Section: obtain CWEA Collections System Maintenance I within 12 months.
• Pass background check and post-offer medical exam.
• Prefer non-tobacco user.

Responsibilities

• Maintain water mains, service lines, valves, hydrants, meters, and wells.
• Support emergency water system repairs.
• Operate heavy equipment and maintain water/wastewater facilities.
• Assist with underground construction and water distribution maintenance.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Water distribution

Public service

Safety awareness

Education

12th grade or GED

Tools

Class A Driver License

California Driver's License (Class C)

Job description

UTILITIES MAINTENANCE WORKER I/II

UMW I - $5,861.92 - $8,248.58 Monthly Plus Excellent Benefits

UMW II - $6,61.17 – $8,810.33 Monthly Plus Excellent Benefits

Additional steps (Step F, Step G, and Step H) included in the salary range listed above are available to employees in this job classification after completion of five years of service (Step F), ten years of service (Step G), and 15 years of service (Step H), and one year at the prior step, and good performance evaluations. Initial salary placement is typically at the entry point of the range unless the candidate has prior Utilities Maintenance Worker experience which may warrant initial placement at a higher step.

Opportunity to work a 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off.

The City of Gilroy is an equal opportunity employer and supports workforce diversity, equity, and inclusion. Join our team!

ABOUT THE POSITION

The City of Gilroy is currently recruiting for four (4) full-time Maintenance Worker I/II positions in the Water section of our Utilities Department. These positions play an important role in maintaining the City’s water system and supporting essential services for our community. From maintaining water lines to supporting emergency repairs, your work will directly impact the daily lives of our residents. For this recruitment, preference will be given to candidates who possess a State Waterboard Water Distribution or Water Treatment Plant Operator certifications, CWEA Wastewater Collections Grade 1 Certification, a Class A driver’s license, experience operating heavy equipment, and/or experience with water distribution, underground construction or wastewater collection experience.

Although the current vacancies are all in the Water section, this recruitment will also create an eligibility list for future openings in our other section – Wastewater. Interested candidates should apply and get on the eligibility list in the event an opening occurs in the future giving you the opportunity to explore a variety of career paths within public service. Eligibility lists are typically good for one year and may be extended for an additional year.

The Water Section personnel are responsible for planning, operation, and maintenance of the City’s wells, and water distribution system ensuring a safe and reliable supply of drinking water. The duties also include underground construction and maintenance of water mains, service lines, managing booster pumps, reservoirs, routine system maintenance, water sampling and the monthly reading of all water meters.

The Wastewater Section personnel are responsible for inspecting and maintaining the sanitary sewer collection infrastructure to include maintaining lines and connections, completing repairs, and proactively flushing lines to prevent sanitary sewer overflows.

Under direct supervision of supervisor, this position performs work in one of the sections as assigned. Employees in this job classification may rotate/transfer between the sections noted above as determined by the City and will be required to fully meet the job requirements, including the obtaining of certifications, when assigned to a specific section for an extended period of time.

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

The goal of the Water and Wastewater Operations teams is to protect public health and enhance the quality of life for those who live, work, and visit the City of Gilroy. This is achieved by operating, maintaining, and preserving the City’s water distribution systems and wastewater collection and conveyance infrastructure through reliable, high-quality services that ensure environmental protection, regulatory compliance, and system sustainability. The Wastewater team is responsible for the day-to‑day inspection, maintenance, and repair of wastewater facilities and assets in accordance with state and federal regulations and industry best practices. The Water team ensures safe drinking water through the operation and maintenance of wells, pump stations, reservoirs, pipelines, and hydrants.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL

• Have knowledge and related experience in municipal water maintenance including water mains, service lines, valves, hydrants, meters, wells and related infrastructure. Experience performing water system repairs, meter installation and maintenance, valve and hydrant maintenance, leak detection, and operating heavy equipment is highly desirable.
• Be customer service oriented with the ability to communicate clearly with members of the public.
• Have strong record keeping skills with the ability to effectively document work completed in utilities/public works software.
• Possess a clean driving record with a commitment to safe driving at all times. A Class A driver’s license at time of hire is preferred.
• Have experience operating heavy equipment and specialized water maintenance equipment such as excavators, backhoes, loaders, dump trucks, trenchers, hydro‑excavation equipment, utility locating equipment, and other equipment used in water distribution system maintenance and repair.
• Have certifications and training in one or more areas of water and wastewater utilities.
• Have knowledge and experience with work zone safety plans and set up.
• Be safety oriented and have current knowledge of safety practices related to the work.
• Be team-oriented and easy to get along with in a group setting.
• Have a solid track record of being reliable and dependable – at work and on time each day.
• Show initiative and have a “can do” and “get it right the first time” attitude.
• Be high energy and excited to perform assigned work.
• Have ability to follow both oral and written instructions.

QUALIFICATIONS

UTILITIES MAINTENANCE WORKER I:

• Minimum twelfth (12th) grade education or G.E.D.
• One (1) year of construction or maintenance work experience. Prior work for a public agency, water system, wastewater system or other similar service industry is desired, but not required.
• When subject to assignment on paid standby duty, must reside within sixty (60) minutes normal driving time of the City Corporation Yard. Normal driving time is the most direct route, at the speed limit.
• Will be subject to scheduled 7-day paid standby duty on rotating basis.
• Subject to recall on a scheduled and/or emergency basis.
• Possess, at time of employment, and maintain a valid California Class C Driver's License and a safe driving record necessary to operate assigned vehicle(s).
• Possess and maintain a valid California Class A Driver License within 12 months of hire/transfer. May be required to obtain endorsements. Must participate in the Department of Transportation Drug and Alcohol Testing program, which includes submission to random drug and alcohol testing at such time the employee possesses a commercial license permit or a commercial license.
• When assigned to the Water Section, will be required to obtain a State of California Grade I Water Distribution Certification within twelve months of hire or transfer.
• When assigned to Wastewater Section, will be required to obtain a California Water Environment Association Collections System Maintenance I Certification within twelve months of hire or transfer.
• Pass an employment background check which includes a Department of Justice criminal record check.
• Pass a post-offer medical examination, which includes a drug test.
• Prefer non-tobacco user.

UTILITIES MAINTENANCE WORKER II (Includes qualifications listed above for Engineer I with the following differences):

• Three years of work experience in public works maintenance areas such as water, sewar, or other related areas. Prior work for a public agency preferred.
• Proficient in the use of tools, equipment, and vehicles used in public works or utilities maintenance areas such as water, sewar, streets, trees, parks, and landscape.
• When assigned to the Water Section, must possess, or obtain within twelve months from appointment, upgrade, or transfer to this position, a Grade II Water Distribution Operator Certificate issued by the State of California.
• When assigned to the Wastewater Section, must possess, or obtain a California Water Environment Association Collections System Maintenance II Certification within twelve months of hire or transfer.
• When assigned to the Water Section, may be required to obtain a Backflow Prevention Assembly General Tester Certificates within twelve months of hire, transfer, or notification that the certification is needed.