UTILITY CRAFTSWORKER, WATER RESOURCES

DEPARTMENT OF WATER RESOURCES; California; On-site; USD 77,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of California, Department of Water Resources, Division of Operations and Maintenance, San Luis Field Division, Civil Maintenance Branch, Coalinga, is seeking a Utilities Craftsworker, Water Resources to perform maintenance duties and operate heavy and light construction equipment.

Incumbent will ensure safe working conditions, adhere to safety regulations, and be willing to work irregular hours during outages or emergencies.

Qualifications

• Must be able to perform maintenance activities including operating heavy and light construction equipment, carpentry, electrical and welding.
• Subject to safety regulations and able to work irregular hours during outages or emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance activities including operating heavy and light construction equipment, carpentry, electrical, and welding.
• Make decisions regarding safe working conditions and comply with safety regulations.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Carpentry

Electrical work

Welding

Job description

Utility Craftsworker, WR
UTILITY CRAFTSWORKER, WATER RESOURCES

$6,905.00 - $8,255.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 11/9/2026

Application Methods: Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) By Mail Drop-off

Under the direction of a Utilities Craftsworker Supervisor, the incumbent will perform maintenance activities, including operating various types of heavy and light construction equipment, carpentry, electrical, and welding. Incumbent will make decisions regarding safe working conditions and adheres to compliance with safety regulations. During outages or in emergencies must be willing to work irregular hours. Within 90 days of hire must obtain a valid Class (A) Driver’s License with proper endorsements.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• UTILITY CRAFTSWORKER, WATER RESOURCES

UTILITY CRAFTSWORKER, WATER RESOURCES $6,905.00 - $8,255.00 New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions:

1

Work Location:

Telework:

In Office

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

Division of Operations and Maintenance, San Luis Field Division, Civil Maintenance Branch, Coalinga

Department of Water Resources (DWR) was established in 1956 by the California State Legislature.We manage California’s water resources, systems, and infrastructure, including the State Water Project, in a responsible sustainable way.

At DWR, we are embedding climate change response into every project we undertake. We have set standards to help evaluate how each project incorporates climate resilience principles and ensure consistency across the Department. Our mission is to sustainably manage the water resources of California, in cooperation with other agencies, to benefit the state’s people and protect, restore, and enhance the natural and human environments.

DWR also strives to create a trusting and welcoming workplace where employees embrace diverse viewpoints and treat each other with civility and respect. An important component of DWR’s equal employment opportunity program centers around justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Free virtual career consultation services including one-on-one DWR career consultations, application/resume review, tips for applying, and mock interviews, provided by DWR’s Recruitment and Workforce Planning section can now be scheduled via https://water.ca.gov/About/Careers.

Special Requirements

This is a sensitive position and is subject to substance abuse testing set forth in California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) Regulations 599.960-599.966.

This is a safety-sensitive position and is subject to Federal DOT alcohol and substance abuse testing requirements (including random testing) as set forth in Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations.

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

We are seeking candidates with the ability to communicate effectively as a team member and work cooperatively with others. Able to maintain regular, consistent, predictable attendance, and exercise good judgment.

Click here to read about the outstanding benefits offered to eligible employees.

Personal Leave Program 2025: Effective July 1, 2025, state employees are subject to temporary wage reductions in exchange for Personal Leave Program (PLP) accruals. The specific rate and hours earned were negotiated and agreed upon by each bargaining unit.The actual monetary impact of these temporary reductions can vary based on your bargaining unit and/or federal and state tax withholdings. For additional information please visit Human Resources Manual - CalHR

Contact Information

The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled.You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s)to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact:
Office of Civil Rights
[phone]
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California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice)TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.