Water System Worker III

City of Madera

California

On-site

USD 70,000 - 95,000

Full time

30 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement benefits (CalPERS)

Paid leave including holidays, sick,/v

Educational reimbursement up to $2,400

4.2% 457b contributions

Boot allowance

Bilingual incentive up to $200/month

Job summary

The City of Madera is seeking a skilled Water System Worker III to perform advanced maintenance, repairs, inspections, and troubleshooting of water distribution systems. Under supervision, this role supports testing, cleaning, maintenance and operation of the City’s water infrastructure while handling heavy equipment.

Incumbents perform full duties with minimal supervision and may assist in training lower level staff.

Qualifications

Must possess the equivalent of three (3) full-time work experience in the testing, cleaning, maintenance, inspection, repair, installation, distribution and operation of complex heavy equipment.

Responsibilities

Perform advanced maintenance, repairs, inspections, and troubleshooting of water distribution systems.
Operate complex heavy motorized equipment.
Assist in testing, cleaning, maintenance, inspection, repair, installation and construction of water systems.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Grade II Water Distribution Operator Certificate

Job description

Overview

Join our team and help keep our community’s water system safe, reliable, and running smoothly! The City is seeking a skilled, dependable and motivated Water System Worker III to perform advanced maintenance, repairs, inspections, and troubleshooting of water distribution systems.
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; including the operation of complex heavy motorized equipment; 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 tasks as required.

Primary Responsibilities

The Water System Worker III is the advance journey 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 or operation of heavy motorized equipment. This classification is distinguished from the next lower level classification of Water System Worker II by the performance of the full range of duties working with minimal supervision and performing the more complex assignments in all areas.

Minimum Qualifications

Must possess the equivalent of three (3) full-time work experience in the testing, cleaning, maintenance, inspection, repair, installation, replacement, construction, distribution and operation of complex heavy equipment.
High school diploma or equivalent
Valid Class B California driver's license
Possession of a Grade II Water Distribution Operator Certificate

Additional Information

Only those applicants who meet the qualification standards of this position by the application filing deadline will be allowed to participate in the examination process. Examination scores determine standing on Civil Service eligibility lists. The City Manager, upon recommendation of the department head, will make the final selection & appointment from the established eligibility list.

The examination process may consist of the following parts: Application Package Review: Qualifying Only; Oral Interview: 100% Weight Value. Candidates must earn a score of 70% or higher to be considered for the eligibility list.

LONGEVITY

General Bargaining Unit employees are eligible for Longevity Pay, up to 7.5%, based on continuous full-time City service.

Longevity Pay

10 2.5%
15 5.0%
20 7.5%

RETENTION BONUS

Employees will receive a $1,500 lump sum Retention Bonus in January 2026 and January 2027.

HEALTH INSURANCE

The City contributes a monthly amount for the employee to use to purchase health, dental and vision coverage.
For medical coverage, the City contracts with Anthem and Kaiser.
Dental insurance is through Delta Dental and vision coverage is through Superior.
The City's contribution covers 100% of the health, dental, and vision premium for the employee and family on both the Anthem and Kaiser Core Plans.

PAID LEAVE

The City of Madera offers a generous paid leave program, including paid holidays, sick leave, and vacation.
Holiday Closure without loss of pay between Christmas Day and New Year's Day.

Deferred Compensation

The City offers a paid/vested contribution of 4.2% of base pay to one of two 457 plans offered to the employee. In addition, the employee may also contribute, though not required.

EDUCATION REIMBURSEMENT AND INCENTIVE PAYS

Up to $2400/year reimbursement for college coursework.
Employees are eligible for the following incentive pays.
Employees may receive up to 2 education or certificate incentives, as applicable to their position, up to a maximum incentive of 10%.
5% for a Bachelor's Degree
5% for certifications as listed in MOU for General Bargaining Unit

BOOT ALLOWANCE

$250-$500/year depending on position for individuals required to wear steel-toed boots

BILINGUAL INCENTIVE

Up to $200/month English/Spanish for qualifying individuals and positions after passing annual bilingual test.

RETIREMENT

The City participates in the CalPERS defined benefit retirement system.
Retirement formulas and contributions are as follows.
The terms "Classic Member" and "New Member" are as defined by CalPERS.

Classic Members employed with the City prior to 10/20/2012

2.5% at 55 formula, single highest year final compensation
Employee Contribution paid by the employee pre-tax: 3.375%

Tier I Members employed with the City on or after 10/20/2012

2% at 60 formula, average three year final compensation
Employee Contribution paid by the employee pre-tax: 3.375%

New Members employed with the City on or after 1/1/2013

2% at 62 formula, average three year final compensation
Employee Contribution paid by the employee pre-tax: 7.75%

EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

The City of Madera offers an employee assistance program or employees and dependents that provides counseling and other services for dealing with life's challenges at no cost to the employee.

LIFE INSURANCE

The City provides a $25,000 life and accidental death and dismemberment policy along with $5,000 dependent life.
The employee may purchase additional supplemental life insurance for him/herself, spouse and/or dependents.

LONG TERM DISABILITY