Utility Worker

California Water Service Group; Los Altos, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

California Water Service Group is seeking a Utility Worker to support field operations in Los Altos, CA. The role includes meter maintenance, box replacement, and assisting with water main and service line maintenance, along with sample collection and occasional shutdown notifications.

The candidate should possess a high school diploma or equivalent, a valid CA driver’s license, and basic computer literacy.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid California Class C driver’s license required.
• Knowledge of safety rules and procedures is essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform relief work across field operations and maintenance tasks.
• Change, replace, and meter boxes and 5/8”–1” meters as needed.
• Assist in flushing and maintenance of water mains and service lines; oversee valve operations.
• Collect water samples as needed and report findings.
• Notify and coordinate shutdowns; maintain facilities and equipment.

Skills

Basic math

Effective communication

Reading and writing

MS Word

MS Outlook

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

California Driver's License

Operator II Certification (Water Distribution)

Job description

## Utility WorkerApply: Los Altos, CA: Full time: Posted 2 Days Ago: End Date: October 14, 2026 (12 days left to apply): R3281California Water ServiceJob Description:California Water Service Group invites you to build a meaningful career with the third‐largest publicly traded water utility. Guided by our mission to be the leading provider of water and wastewater services, we are dedicated to improving quality of life for the customers, communities, and employees we serve. Our culture is grounded in core values—integrity, service, value, health and safety, respect and collaboration, and corporate citizenship—and reflected in our recognition as a Top Workplace, a Great Place to Work, and a J.D. Power leader in customer satisfaction for multiple years. Join Cal Water and be part of a purpose‐driven organization where your work makes a lasting impact. The Utility Worker (UW) performs relief work under various field operations classifications. In addition, a Utility Worker fulfills various aspects of maintenance operations. This includes, change, clean and replace meters, and meter boxes, assist in repair and perform maintenance on water mains, service lines, street/sidewalks, and fire hydrants; clean and paint station/treatment plant equipment and appurtenances. This position is located in Los Altos, CA. **Essential Functions:*** Performs relief work under various field operations classifications.* Change and replace 5/8” thru 1” size meters and meter box lids and covers.* Clean out 5/8” through 1” size meter box.* Assist to flush and perform maintenance on all necessary functions of mains, which includes operation system valves.* Assist in setting, replacing, or removing 1-1/2” and 2” size meters.* Notify for shutdowns.* General maintenance of company’s facilities.* Collect water samples to a minor extent. **Other Duties and Responsibilities:*** Adjust or replace meter boxes as necessary.* Other duties as assigned. **Minimum Qualifications:*** A UW must be able to effectively communicate with their supervisor, co-workers, and the public;* Have the ability to perform basic mathematic functions to calculate figures; and have the ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operation and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and ability to write routine reports and correspondence* Must possess a High School diploma or equivalent, possess a valid California Class C Driver’s license, and be insurable under the Company’s policy.* A UW must have a working knowledge of basic features of word processing programs (e.g., Microsoft Word) and electronic mail processing programs (e.g., Microsoft Outlook).* Employee must be able to work without supervision and respond appropriately to feedback, evaluation, coaching, counseling, and/or discipline.* The job entails an understanding and knowledge of water quality specifications for chlorine content, pH, water temperature, other essential water quality parameters, as well as National Pollutant Discharge Elimination Systems (NPDES) rules and regulations.* California State Water Distribution Operator II certification is required. **Deadline to submit resume is Tuesday, October 13, 2026.**