Water System Worker I

City of Madera; Madera (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive pays up to 10%

Career growth to Water System WorkerII

Job summary

City of Madera is hiring a Water System Worker I to join our Public Works team. You will assist in testing, cleaning, and operating water systems, contributing to safe, reliable water delivery for our community.

This entry-level role offers growth toward Water System Worker II with promotions to D2 and Backflow prevention certification; incentive pays may apply with a Bachelor’s degree or D3 certification, expanding career opportunities within our water division.

Qualifications

• At least one year of full-time experience in testing, cleaning, maintenance, inspection, repair, installation, distribution and operation of water systems.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Possession of a valid California driver’s license required.
• Grade I Water Distribution Operator Certificate required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in testing and cleaning of water systems.
• Perform maintenance, inspection, and repair of water infrastructure.
• Assist with installation, distribution and operation of water systems.
• Support surface and groundwater treatment activities.

Skills

Water system maintenance

Water testing

Valid CA Driver's License

High school diploma

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Grade I Water Distribution Operator Certificate

Job description

Now hiring certified Water System Workers to join our team and help maintain the reliable, safe delivery of one of our most essential resources—clean water. Under general supervision, assists in the testing, cleaning, maintenance, inspection, repair, installation, replacement, surface and groundwater treatment, and construction and operation of the City’s water systems.; demonstrates a full understanding of all applicable policies, procedures and work methods associated with assigned duties; occasionally assists in the training of lower level Public Works positions; performs other related duties as required. Build a career and grow professionally with automatic Promotion to Water System Worker II with D2 and Backflow Prevention Device General Testing Certification. This position is also eligible for up to 2 incentive pays, at 5% each with possession of a Bachelor's Degree and/or D3 certification. The Water System Worker I is the entry level class in the Water System Operator series. Incumbents perform semiskilled and skilled duties in the testing, cleaning, maintenance, inspection, repair, installation replacement, surface and groundwater treatment, distribution, construction and operation of water system infrastructures. This class is distinguished from Water System Operator II in that incumbents of the latter may have lead responsibility. It is distinguished from Public Works Maintenance Worker II, in that it requires skills, knowledge and experience in water system repair, maintenance and installation.

• At least one (1) year of full-time work experience in the testing, cleaning, maintenance, inspection, repair, installation, replacement, construction, distribution and operation of water systems.
• A high school diploma or equivalent
• Possession of a valid California driver’s license, or equivalent license from another issuing government entity.
• Possession of a Grade I Water Distribution Operator Certificate