Water Distribution Technician I — Entry-Level & Training

International Executive Service Corps; Bay Point, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision plans

401(k) retirement plan

Paid vacation

12 Company paid holidays

Job summary

Golden State Water Company is an investor-owned water utility that serves over 1 million people in California. The Water Distribution Operator I is an entry-level role in training status, working under supervision and responding to emergencies as needed.

The role involves learning maintenance, meter reads, customer interaction, and routine system tasks across various communities in California. The position emphasizes safety, reliability, and customer service.

Responsibilities

• Learns to perform the various tasks associated with the maintenance and operation of a water distribution system.
• Learns the proper use of tools and equipment required to perform the job.
• Under direction, participates in the installation, repairs and replacement of water mains, water services, valves, fire hydrants and water meters.
• Interacts with customers and acts as a representative of the Company.
• Performs meter reads, ons and offs and field investigations.
• Performs collection activities of delinquent accounts.
• Participates in routine maintenance activities such as system flushing, valve exercising and fire hydrant maintenance.
• Under direction, follows established policies and procedures in repair of equipment to ensure proper working order.
• Operates company vehicles and equipment according to established safety procedures and policies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Available for emergency response, 24 hours/day, seven days/week.
• Must reside within 25 miles of the nearest water system boundary where assigned in order to respond to emergencies.
• Works under immediate supervision.

Job description

Golden State Water Company is an investor-owned water utility that serves over 1 million people in California. The Water Distribution Operator I is an entry-level role in training status, working under supervision and responding to emergencies as needed.

The role involves learning maintenance, meter reads, customer interaction, and routine system tasks across various communities in California. The position emphasizes safety, reliability, and customer service.