Utility Worker

California Water Service Company; Salinas (CA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

California Water Service is seeking a Utility Worker for swing shifts to perform relief work in field operations and maintenance tasks. You will change meters, inspect and maintain meters, and assist in flushing and servicing mains and hydrants under supervision.

The role requires a High School diploma or equivalent, a valid California driver’s license, and knowledge of water quality standards. Certification as a Water Distribution Operator II is required for this position.

Qualifications

• Effective communication with supervisors, co-workers and the public.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations and interpret safety and operation documents.
• High School diploma or equivalent and valid California Class C driver’s license; insurable.
• Working knowledge of Word processing and email software.

Responsibilities

• Perform relief work in field operations and maintenance tasks.
• Change/replace meters and meter box lids and covers.
• Flush and maintain water mains and associated equipment.
• Set/replace/remove 1-1/2" and 2" meters as needed.
• Notify for shutdowns and assist in station maintenance.
• Collect water samples to a minor extent.

Skills

Communication

Math skills

Reading and writing

Self-directed

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

California State Water Distribution Operator II certification

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

California Water Service

Job Description:

California Water Service Group (Cal Water) invites you to build a meaningful career with the third largest publicly traded water utility in the United States. Guided by our mission to be the leading provider of water and wastewater services, we are dedicated to improving the quality of life for the customers, communities, and employees we serve. Our culture is grounded in core values-integrity, quality, service, value, health and safety, respect and collaboration, and corporate citizenship-and is 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.

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

This position is a swing shift from 10:00 AM to 6:30 PM, Monday - Friday.

Salary Range:

$42.09 - Step 1

$43.13 - Step 2 (6 months)

$44.22 - Step 3 (12 months)

$48.33 - Step 4 (18 months)

Deadline to submit resume is Wednesday, November 11, 2026.

The Equal Opportunity Policy of the Company is based upon the philosophy that all people should be treated fairly and with dignity. California Water Service, Hawaii Water Service, New Mexico Water Serviceand Washington Water Servicedo not discriminate against any applicant or employee because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other protected class. The Company makes all employment decisions in a non-discriminatory manner. EOE, VET, DISABILITIES.