Utility Leader - Water

City of Hayward; Hayward (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Hayward seeks a Utility Leader - Water in field services responsible for leading a crew in installing and repairing water lines and related facilities. The ideal candidate will have supervisory experience, excellent communication skills, and a strong underground construction background, alongside a D-2 Water Distribution Certificate and a Class B Californian Driver's License.

Benefits

Flexible Work Schedule

Health, Dental and Vision Coverage

PERS Defined Benefit Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Requires 3 years of construction/maintenance experience, including 1 year on pipelines.
• Ability to perform heavy physical labor.
• Must have a Class B California Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and guide a utility crew in maintenance and installation tasks.
• Perform leak detection and emergency repairs.
• Ensure safety standards and procedures are followed.

Skills

Communication

Customer Service

Problem Solving

Heavy Equipment Operation

Mathematics

Education

High School Diploma or GED

D-2 Water Distribution Certificate

Job description

This posting has been revised to show this recruitment as open until filled.

DEADLINE TO APPLY: Applications are reviewed bi-weekly; O pen until filled.
Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply immediately!
THE POSITION:

This is a full journey-level classification. Positions in this classification are distinguished from those in the subordinate classification of Utility Worker by the additional years of experience required, the certification requirements, and the more highly skilled and complex assignments. Incumbents often work independently or supervise a crew in a lead person capacity; however, a Utility Leader may also be required to perform duties similar to those performed by a Utility Worker. The duties assigned to positions in this classification require that incumbents exercise independent judgment and initiative.

You are:
The City of Hayward is looking for a highly motivated Utility Leader - Water in field services to lead a workforce consisting typically of an operator, and two (2) to five (5) utility workers/laborers tasked with the installation and repair of water mains piping and appurtenances. The ideal candidate will have strong oral and written communication skills, be able to perform basic math involving pressures, velocities, basic geometry, weights, volumes and have a strong and proven underground construction background with experience with trenching, plumbing, underground utility locating, rigging and traffic control and the associated safety requirements and best practices. They must have the ability to do wet taps on pipes up to twelve (12) inches in diameter, proficient at operating heavy equipment. The ideal candidate can make reasonable and proper decisions that he/she will be held accountable for and must have strong ethics and customer service skills, that can impress the same attributes onto his/her crew. The ideal candidate is at a minimum required to possess a D2 distribution cert and have a high school diploma or GED.
What you will do:
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Provides work guidance to a crew of semi-skilled and unskilled workers, and personally participates in installing and maintaining water lines, mains, water service connections, meters, valves, and other related facilities.

Organizes the activities of workers engaged in a wide variety of maintenance operations, including maintenance of water supply and distribution lines and facilities, operating valves on the water distribution system, flushing mains and regulating flow of water, as directed.

Determines that work is done properly and expeditiously. Installs lines from water mains to property lines, digging trenches, pushing pipes, tapping, intermain lines, and back-filling trenches.

Ensures maintenance and repairs are completed as quickly as possible when water is shut off, in order to minimize disruption to customers.

Marks and telephones Underground Service Alert (USA) for location of all utilities within work area.

Makes initial investigations into complaints involving water leaks, poor pressure, no water, holes in sidewalk or street, and determines actions necessary for immediate repairs.

Inspects, cleans, disinfects and flushes water lines. Performs leak detection activities and repairs leaks in lines and mains.

Works from sketches and plans.

Operates automotive construction equipment and trains crew members in the use of such equipment.

Operates light power equipment, including but not limited to, compressors, jackhammers, tampers and concrete saws.

Picks up, unloads, and delivers materials and supplies. Performs related work as required.

Link to full job description: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/haywardca/classspecs/newprint/1168980

CORE COMPETENCIES

Knowledge of:
Basic mathematics Construction and maintenance materials, methods and terminology.

Occupational hazards and standard safety procedures.

Procedures and safe handling of non-commercial chemicals, sprays and poisons.

Basic materials, methods, and terminology, including water disinfection processes, used in the installation and maintenance of water lines, mains, and related facilities.

Operation and use of light and moderately heavy automotive or other power-driven equipment used in the installation, maintenance and repair of water lines.

Uses, purposes, and maintenance of hand tools.

The capacity and limitations of personnel and equipment.

Ability to:
Perform a variety of skilled and semi-skilled tasks in water service repair and installation work.

Operate skillfully a variety of light and moderately heavy mechanical equipment.

Use hand and power tools.

Supervise the activities of a small utility crew or work independently without supervision.

Follow verbal and written directions and work from sketches or drawings; read engineering grades and field print plans pertaining to the water system; read water and sewer maps.

Perform heavy physical labor for an extended period of time. Work alone or as a member of a team.

Work with diverse groups of people.

Keep accurate records of time and work performed, equipment and materials used or recovered, and exact locations of installations.

Communicate with the public in a professional manner. Instruct and teach co-workers.

Use asset management systems and other related programs.

Maintain and use a main pipe and gate valve record book consisting of detailed drawings of the main pipe and gate valve system.

Respond to complaints or emergencies in connection with the use, operations and maintenance of the water distribution system; promptly observe and determine course of action; determine location of valves; implement actions to restore service in a timely manner.

JOB RELATED AND ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS You have:
Any combination equivalent to experience and training that could likely provide the required knowledge and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience: Three (3) years of experience in construction or maintenance work including one (1) year in the installation and maintenance of pipelines or similar facilities.

Education: Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade.

License: Possess upon appointment, a D-2 Water Distribution Certificate from the California State Water Resources Control Board. At the time of appointment and on a continual basis, must possess a Class B California Driver’s License with tanker endorsement. Depending upon assignment, a valid Class A California Driver's License may be required.


DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT) REQUIREMENTS
Upon receipt of any license other than a Class C California Driver’s License, incumbents may be called upon, at any time, to perform safety sensitive functions, and therefore, may be subject to the Federal Highway Administration DOT regulations and the City’s policy concerning drug and alcohol testing as a condition of employment with the City.BENEFITS AND REWARDS:

Depending on employee group, some of these benefits may include:

• Alternative Work Schedule and/or Telecommuting
• Vacation - 80 hours minimum
• 15.5 Paid Holidays
• Generous employer contribution for Health, Dental and Vision coverage
• CalPERS Defined Benefit Retirement Plan (2.5% at 55 for Classic CalPERS members | 2.0% at 62 for New CalPERS members | 3.0% at 50 for Classic Safety members | 2.7% at 57 for New Safety Members) - No Social Security participation.
• Life and Disability Insurance and Paid Leave
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health and Wellness Reimbursement
• Professional Development Reimbursement
• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan (employee paid)

SELECTION PROCEDURE
Apply - submit a completed City of Hayward job application, license, and responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire, which fully describe the nature of their professional experience and qualifications.

Application Review - A. Minimum qualifications
B. Completion of the supplemental questionnaire The rating of the supplemental questions will determine application status and/or rank on the eligible list. Applications submitted without all required materials will not be considered.

Supplemental Questionnaire Review - The examination process will result in a ranked eligible register of candidates for hiring consideration by the department derived from any of the exam processes mentioned above.

Department Interviews - Actual hire depends on success in the departmental selection process. Include specific or approximate dates here.

Candidates under final consideration for employment with the City should expect to undergo an employment background/reference check that may include, but is not limited to: employment history verification, medical evaluation, confirmation of educational credentials and degrees, licenses including driver's license, registrations, certificates, and other credentials as part of the appointment process. Some positions, depending on the nature of the work, also require a credit check and a review of Summary Criminal History obtained from the State Department of Justice through Live Scan Fingerprinting.

Applicants will be notified electronically via Government Jobs as to their status in the selection process. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure they can receive email notice from Neogov/Government Jobs and the City of Hayward. The City of Hayward reserves the right to modify theselection processas necessary to conform to administrative or business necessity. APPLICATIONS Candidates are encouraged to apply online at www.hayward-ca.gov under the Current Vacancies tab or at www.GovernmentJobs.com. Paper applications can be obtained by visiting the Human Resources Department at Hayward City Hall located at 777 B Street, Hayward, CA 94541. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Apply prior to the closing time of the job announcement and allow at least one (1) hour to submit your application if you are a new user to the system. Our on-line application system is provided by Government Jobs. If you have problems while applying online, please contact the Government Jobs Help Desk at [phone].
The City of Hayward is an Equal Opportunity Employer