Utility Worker

California Water Service; Salinas (CA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

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. This role involves relief work across field operations, maintenance of meters, and support to water mains, hydrants, and related equipment.

The Utility Worker performs various maintenance tasks, understands water quality parameters, and complies with safety rules. Swing shift is 10:00 AM to 6:30 PM, Monday through Friday.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• California State Water Distribution Operator II certification required.
• Good communication skills with supervisor, co-workers and the public.

Responsibilities

• Perform relief work and maintenance on meters and hydrants.
• Replace meters and meter boxes; maintain station equipment.
• Flush and maintain mains; operate valves as needed.
• Set, replace or remove larger meters and ensure proper operation.
• Notify for shutdowns and coordinate with operations.
• General maintenance of company facilities.

Skills

Communication

Basic Math

Reading & Writing

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

California State Water Distribution Operator II certification

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

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.

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 Service and Washington Water Service do 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.