Water Maintenance Worker I/II

The City of Signal Hill is looking for a Water Maintenance Worker for the the Water Division to join the Public Works team! The first review of applications will take place on January 6, 2025.

Job Summary
Under direct supervision, performs a variety of semi-skilled and skilled tasks in the construction operation, maintenance, repair and/or cleaning of water facilities in the City.

This is the entry/journey level class in the Field Maintenance Worker class series. The salary listed encompasses both Level I and Level II. Incumbents assigned to this class initially perform routine and closely related duties under close supervision. However, as experience is acquired, they are expected to work independently exercising judgment and initiative. Positions in this class are distinguished from those in the Senior Water Maintenance Worker class in that they do not frequently perform the most complex and difficult field maintenance duties, provide constant lead supervision to other field maintenance personnel, nor frequently operate heavy equipment in the most difficult and responsible work situations.

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION: High school diploma or GED equivalent.

EXPERIENCE: Six (6) months paid full-time experience performing general construction and/or maintenance work.

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION:
Valid Class C California driver license, acceptable driving record, and evidence of insurance are required. Class B California drivers' license is required upon completion of one year probationary period.

For Water Maintenance Worker Grade I classification, a California State Water Resources Control Board issued Water Distribution Grade D1 Certificate is required with your application.

For a Water Maintenance Worker Grade II classification, a California State Water Resources Control Board issued Water Distribution Operator Grade D2 Certificate is required with your application AND a California State Water Resources Control Board issued Water Treatment Operator Grade T2 certificate is required (or the ability to obtain a Water Treatment Operator T2 certificate within the first 12 months of employment).

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: AWWA Backflow Tester and Cross Connection Specialist certification desired. Experience in service and meter replacement projects.

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO APPLY, please visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/signalhill/jobs/4758768/water-maintenance-worker-i-ii?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs