Quartz Hill Water District is currently seeking a qualified applicant for a fulltime Serviceman I or Serviceman II position. Interested applicants need to submit a District job application online at qhwd.org/Employment-Opportunities/ or at the District office at 5034 W Ave. L, Quartz Hill, Ca. 93536. For questions regarding this opportunity please email Brach Smith, Assistant General Manager at [email protected].
Position is open until filled. First consideration will be given to applications received before Friday, May 17, 2024 at 5:00 p.m.
There is currently one vacancy to fill. The recruitment is being conducted for both classifications. The vacancy may be filled at either level pending the recruitment outcome.
PayScale
Serviceman 1 – $67,744.25 – 77,424.77 annually, plus benefits
Serviceman 2 – $79,849.85 – $89,569.31 annually, plus benefits
PRIMARY DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES – Duties may include but are not limited to the following:
- Read, repair, install, maintain water meters.
- Assist with the installation and repair of water mains, services, fire hydrants, air vacs, blow offs, and gate valves.
- Operate valves, flush fire hydrants and blow offs.
- Drill and tap water mains.
- Jack hammer and cut asphalt.
- Patch pavement with temporary or permanent asphalt.
- Dig and backfill trenches with hand tools.
- Follow all safety methods and procedures, checking tool and equipment for safe operating conditions.
- Safely operate District owned vehicles and equipment.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work including District staff and the general public (such as work orders).
- Mark water line and lateral locations with blue paint for USA’s.
- Responsible for completion of daily time sheets.
- Landscaping and maintenance of District facilities.
- Able to be on 24 hour call for a 7 day period or assist other District personnel in case of emergency after hours and in other unusual times.
- Be able to evaluate and correct SCADA system alarms and malfunctions.
- Take routine water samples.
- Daily monitoring of pumps and reservoirs.
- Other duties as directed by Manager/Engineer or Crew Leader.
- Understand the District’s Policies, Rules and Regulations.
Required Education/Experience/Certifications
Serviceman 1
- High School Diploma or G.E.D.
- 1 year of applicable experience in the water industry
- SWRCB Water Distribution Operator D-2 Certified
- SWRCB Water Treatment Operator T-1 certified
- Valid California Driver’s License (class A is required within 12 months of hire)
Serviceman 2
- High School Diploma or G.E.D.
- 3 years of applicable experience in the water industry
- SWRCB Water Distribution Operator D-3 Certified
- SWRCB Water Treatment Operator T-1 certified
- Class A drivers license with tanker endorsement
- Ability to operate a backhoe
Benefits Package includes:
- CalPERS 2% @ age 55 (Classic). The District pays the employer portion and the employee portion.
- CalPERS-PEPRA members pay the employee portion and the District pays employer portion
- Medical Insurance is Blue Cross “Advantage Plan” or Kaiser and 100% paid by employer for the employee and dependents.
- Dental and Vision plan covered
- Life Insurance policy of $50k provided by employer
- 12 paid Holidays
- 12-22 paid Vacation days dependent upon years of service
- 12 paid Sick days
- Deferred Compensation plan is available for the employee to participate in.
- Tuition reimbursement $3,000/year
- Boot/Uniform allowance $500/year
