Water Utility Field Technician - Maintenance & Service

California Water Service Group; Puyallup (WA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

California Water Service Group’s Washington Water Service in Puyallup, WA, seeks a Utility Worker to support field operations and maintenance under supervision. You will work independently with good judgment and teamwork to help serve customers and communities.

Open to applicants with a high school diploma and a valid Washington driver’s license. The role includes equipment operation, meter work, sample collection, and thorough documentation to ensure safety and compliance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience as Operation Maintenance Worker or Utility Worker-Construction preferred.
• Valid Washington driver''s license and insurability under company plan.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and operates service truck daily, loading materials and disposing debris.
• Communicates with office staff and supervisor via radio, phone, and reports.
• Operates company vehicle to travel to work areas with safety in mind.
• Attends meetings and trainings to maintain certifications.
• Evaluates work tasks with Superintendent and applies knowledge of water system operations.
• Changes, repairs, and cleans meters, valve boxes, hydrants; flushes mains as needed.
• Documents work order status and details; maintains accurate records.
• Excavates, digs and exposes service leaks; isolates and repairs assets.
• Collects water samples for lab testing and regulatory reporting.
• Prepares required reporting for completed services and customer requests.

Skills

Radio communications

Vehicle operation

Report writing

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

California Water Service Group’s Washington Water Service in Puyallup, WA, seeks a Utility Worker to support field operations and maintenance under supervision. You will work independently with good judgment and teamwork to help serve customers and communities.

Open to applicants with a high school diploma and a valid Washington driver’s license. The role includes equipment operation, meter work, sample collection, and thorough documentation to ensure safety and compliance.