Utilities System Operator II
City of Pleasanton
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Job summary
The City of Pleasanton is hiring a Utilities System Operator II in the Public Works Department. This field-based role supports water distribution and sewer systems, performing maintenance, inspections, and response work to keep services safe and reliable.
You will operate pumps and related equipment, assist with telemetry systems, and respond to customer inquiries and issues related to water quality and pressure. A strong focus on safety and teamwork is expected.
Qualifications
- Experience operating water and/or wastewater systems.
- Valid CA driver license and relevant water licenses are required.
- Ability to read maps, blueprints, and manuals; safety focused.
Responsibilities
- Oversee repair of water/sewer mains and services and install pipe as needed.
- Maintain pump stations, wells, meters, valves, and related equipment.
- Operate telemetry and computerized control systems for monitoring.
- Set up traffic control devices and respond to inquiries related to water quality or leaks.
- Record readings, generate reports, and ensure safe work practices.
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Job description
The City of Pleasanton is excited to announce an opportunity for a dedicated individual to join our team as a Utilities System Operator II in the Public Works Department. In this role, you will help support the day-to-day operations of the City’s water distribution and sewer collection systems, performing a wide range of maintenance, operational, inspection, and response work that helps keep these critical public utilities safe, reliable, and functioning efficiently. You’ll work on essential infrastructure including water and sewer mains, services, pump stations, wells, meters, valves, and related equipment, while also using telemetry and computerized control systems to monitor and maintain operations. This position offers a dynamic, field-based environment where your work has a direct impact on essential services the community relies on every day.
- Hands-on and enjoys field work involving utility system operations, maintenance, and repairs.
- Team-oriented and takes pride in supporting essential public infrastructure and services.
- Customer service-minded, with strong communication skills when working with City staff, coworkers, and the public.
- Adaptable and dependable, able to respond to urgent issues, standby callouts, and changing operational priorities.
- Safety-focused and comfortable working around heavy equipment, traffic control setups, chemicals, confined or hazardous environments, and active utility systems.
- Oversee and assist in the repair of water and sewer mains and water services, tap mains, and install pipe as needed.
- Check and maintain the daily operation of water or sewer pump stations and wells.
- Perform maintenance on pumps, motors, valves, meters, and related equipment, including installing, lubricating, packing, replacing, and repairing components.
- Work with telemetry equipment and computerized control systems used for monitoring water and sewer systems.
- Operate and maintain trucks, backhoes, compressors, hydroflushers, vactor trucks, and other power equipment.
- Perform laboratory analysis on water and sewer samples.
- Respond to customer inquiries and complaints related to water quality, water pressure, sewer backups, and leaks.
- Mark streets or ground locations to identify underground water and sewer pipes using maps and blueprints.
- Perform water system flushing duties and work with chemicals such as chlorine.
- Assist with sewer inspection work, including use of television pipeline inspection equipment.
- Clean and remove stoppages in sewer lines using specialized sewer equipment.
- Record readings on flow meters, PSI gauges, and other equipment, maintain system records, and produce reports.
- Set up and operate traffic control devices around work areas.
- Make operational adjustments to computerized controlled equipment as necessary.
- You will find a role in meaningful public service—you’ll help maintain the City’s water distribution and sewer collection systems that residents and businesses depend on every day.
- You will find variety in your work—you’ll perform a mix of operations, maintenance, troubleshooting, customer response, equipment use, and system monitoring.
- You will join a positive team environment with a fast-growing team with a strong opportunity to learn.
- You will have an opportunity to build technical expertise while working with utility infrastructure, heavy equipment, telemetry systems, and regulatory-driven operations.
- Learning and navigating a complex water distribution system with many pressure zones.
- Responding to field conditions that may involve traffic, excavation, hazardous or confined environments, weather exposure, and chemical handling.
- Balancing routine system maintenance with urgent repairs, customer concerns, and standby emergency response needs.
- Experienced in the operation and maintenance of water and/or wastewater systems.
- Knowledgeable in pump and motor parts, valving, flow mechanics, plumbing materials, and safe work practices for hazardous or confined environments.
- Familiar with state regulations governing public water distribution systems and sewer and storm drain collection systems.
- Skilled at reading and understanding safety manuals, operating manuals, equipment manuals, work orders, maps, blueprints, and schematic diagrams.
- Able to evaluate and troubleshoot pumping and control systems and valves.
- Effective working independently or as part of a crew, with strong judgment, attention to safety, and a positive attitude.
- Professional and courteous when interacting with supervisors, coworkers, and the public.
- Comfortable using basic computer systems and two-way radio communications.
For more information about the position, please refer to the job description by visiting the following link Utilities System Operator II
Any equivalent combination of training and experience that would provide the knowledge, skills and abilities required to perform the essential duties of the job.
- Possession of a valid class C California driver's license.
- State of California Grade II water distribution license is required.
- State of California Grade I water treatment license is required.
- Grade I CWEA sewer collection certificate is required.
- Obtain a Class A California Driver's License with Tanker Endorsement within one year from date of hire.
- Choice of One of Four Comprehensive Health Plans
- Dental and Vision Coverage Plans
- Life Insurance and AD&D Coverage of $35,000
- 11 Paid Holidays
- Floating Holidays
- Paid Sick Leave
- Short/Long Term Disability Plans
- Annual Vacation Beginning with 10 Days
- Education Incentive Pay457 Deferred Compensation Plan, City Contribution - no required employee contribution
- Section 125 Flexible Spending Account
- Employee Assistance Program
- CalPERS Retirement
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