Water Utility Worker I/II (04-26)
City of Whittier, Whittier, CA, United States
Definition
Under general supervision, the Water Utility Worker performs a variety of tasks in the construction, routine maintenance, and repair of water distribution systems and related equipment and facilities; performs other related duties as required.
Distinguishing Characteristics
Water Utility Worker I
The Water Utility Worker I is the entry/trainee level class in the Utility Worker series that allows the incumbent to develop journey level knowledge and abilities. Initially, under immediate supervision, incumbents perform the more routine and less complex assignments within an established procedural framework, where there are minimal consequences of error, including a wide variety of maintenance and construction tasks in water distribution systems construction, maintenance, and repair. As experience is gained, there is greater independence of action within established guidelines. This classification is distinguished from the next higher level classification of Water Utility Worker II by the performance of work requiring a lesser skill in construction, maintenance, and repair of water distribution systems.
Water Utility Worker II
The Water Utility Worker II is the journey level class in the Water Utility Worker series in which incumbents are expected to independently perform the full scope of assigned duties and demonstrate experience in installation, preventative maintenance, and repair activity of water distribution systems. This classification differs from the next higher classification of Senior Water Utility Worker in that the latter performs more complex assignments, performs lead duties, and acts with a greater degree of independence.
Supervision Received/Exercised
Water Utility Worker I
Receives immediate supervision or direction from the Senior Water Utility Worker depending on assignment to work crews. Incumbents in this class do not routinely exercise supervision.
Water Utility Worker II
Receives general supervision from the Senior Water Utility Worker. May provide technical and functional supervision to entry-level water utility personnel, seasonal, and/or temporary staff.
Essential Functions
Performs various tasks involved in the maintenance and repair of water distribution systems, and related facilities and equipment, including water mains and lines, well fields, water meters, hydrants, reservoirs, and sprinkler systems; performs building maintenance.
Participates in installing, removing, and repairing large and small services; cutting, fitting, laying and repairing water mains, cleaning and flushing water mains; repairing mains, valves, and hydrants; inspecting, testing, and operating valves, fittings, and related water distribution equipment; keeping truck stocked with supplies and materials; repairing fire hydrants and flow testing related equipment; locating, excavating, and repairing water lines and related facilities; inspecting water projects for leaks and spills; installing barricades and routing traffic in a safe manner; installs water meters, and related equipment involved in water hook-ups; participates in the reading, maintenance, and repair of water meters; maintains daily records of meter maintenance and repair activities.
As directed, operates heavy equipment, such as crane trucks, loaders, dump trucks, backhoes, and other power-driven equipment; cleans and performs routine maintenance on tools and small motorized equipment.
Reads water meters; records readings and makes necessary calculations; checks to determine consistency of meter readings and reports unusual readings to the supervisor; replaces water meters and meter boxes; may perform minor repairs to water meters.
Patches, and otherwise repairs roadways; repairs sidewalks, curbs, and gutters.
Establishes positive working relationships with representatives of community organizations, State/local agencies, City management and staff, and the public.
Other Duties
Answers emergency calls from the public and other agencies taking appropriate action.
Assists water production workers in related activities.
May receive and investigate customer complaints and requests for services; turns water services on and off; responds to inquiries related to water quality such as odor or color; performs emergency turn-ons or responds to “no water” complaints. Checks on customer complaints regarding water pressures and flow; performs leak testing to ascertain apparent leakage in customer lines; notifies customers when service is to be shut off due to unpaid bills; tactfully responds to citizen inquiries.
May be exposed to confidential and privileged information during the course of duties, which should be maintained as such.
Performs other related duties as required.
Physical, Mental and Environmental Working Conditions
Position requires sitting, standing, walking on level and slippery surfaces, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, stooping, squatting, crouching, grasping, and making repetitive hand movements in the performance of daily duties. The position also requires near and far vision when inspecting work and operating assigned equipment. The need to lift, carry, and push tools, equipment, and supplies weighing 75 pounds or more at times on a continuous basis is also required. The incumbent works outdoors in all weather conditions, including wet, hot, and cold. Chemical exposure, fumes, dust, and air contaminants may occur. The work requires climbing ladders, working at heights over 10 feet, using power and noise producing tools and equipment, driving motorized vehicles and heavy equipment, and operating in heavy vehicle traffic conditions. The incumbent may be required to respond to after‑hours emergency call‑outs, preferably within 60 minutes, and perform routine standby duties.
Qualifications
Education and/or Experience
Any combination of education and experience that has provided the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities for a Water Utility Worker I/II. Typical qualifications include:
Water Utility Worker I – Willingness to learn and perform duties associated with installation, maintenance, and repair of water distribution systems.
Water Utility Worker II – One year of experience in installation, maintenance, and repair of water distribution systems and satisfactory job performance comparable to a Water Utility Worker I in the City of Whittier.
License/Certificate
Valid Class B California driver’s license within one year of appointment and maintenance of DL 51A health certification and required endorsements for city vehicles or equipment.
Water Utility Worker I – The Grade I Certificate in Water Distribution issued by the California State Water Resources Control Board within a one‑year probation period.
Water Utility Worker II – The Grade II Certificate in Water Distribution issued by the California State Water Resources Control Board.
Knowledge/Abilities/Skills
Applicants must possess knowledge of equipment and procedures involved in installation, maintenance, and repair of water distribution systems, proper use of hand and power tools, operation of vehicles and equipment, and related laws, regulations, and safety practices. Competencies also include accurate reading of gauges, water sampling, calculation of chlorine dosages and reservoir volumes, record keeping, and effective communication. Applicants should be able to work independently and in teams, make sound decisions within guidelines, and maintain safety in all operations.
Medical
Applicants must successfully pass a physical examination, including a drug screen; the cost of the examination will be paid by the City.
The City of Whittier is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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Under general supervision, the Water Utility Worker performs a variety of tasks in the construction, routine maintenance, and repair of water distribution systems and related equipment and facilities; performs other related duties as required.
Distinguishing Characteristics
Water Utility Worker I
The Water Utility Worker I is the entry/trainee level class in the Utility Worker series that allows the incumbent to develop journey level knowledge and abilities. Initially, under immediate supervision, incumbents perform the more routine and less complex assignments within an established procedural framework, where there are minimal consequences of error, including a wide variety of maintenance and construction tasks in water distribution systems construction, maintenance, and repair. As experience is gained, there is greater independence of action within established guidelines. This classification is distinguished from the next higher level classification of Water Utility Worker II by the performance of work requiring a lesser skill in construction, maintenance, and repair of water distribution systems.
Water Utility Worker II
The Water Utility Worker II is the journey level class in the Water Utility Worker series in which incumbents are expected to independently perform the full scope of assigned duties and demonstrate experience in installation, preventative maintenance, and repair activity of water distribution systems. This classification differs from the next higher classification of Senior Water Utility Worker in that the latter performs more complex assignments, performs lead duties, and acts with a greater degree of independence.
Supervision Received/Exercised
Water Utility Worker I
Receives immediate supervision or direction from the Senior Water Utility Worker depending on assignment to work crews. Incumbents in this class do not routinely exercise supervision.
Water Utility Worker II
Receives general supervision from the Senior Water Utility Worker. May provide technical and functional supervision to entry-level water utility personnel, seasonal, and/or temporary staff.
Essential Functions
Performs various tasks involved in the maintenance and repair of water distribution systems, and related facilities and equipment, including water mains and lines, well fields, water meters, hydrants, reservoirs, and sprinkler systems; performs building maintenance.
Participates in installing, removing, and repairing large and small services; cutting, fitting, laying and repairing water mains, cleaning and flushing water mains; repairing mains, valves, and hydrants; inspecting, testing, and operating valves, fittings, and related water distribution equipment; keeping truck stocked with supplies and materials; repairing fire hydrants and flow testing related equipment; locating, excavating, and repairing water lines and related facilities; inspecting water projects for leaks and spills; installing barricades and routing traffic in a safe manner; installs water meters, and related equipment involved in water hook-ups; participates in the reading, maintenance, and repair of water meters; maintains daily records of meter maintenance and repair activities.
As directed, operates heavy equipment, such as crane trucks, loaders, dump trucks, backhoes, and other power-driven equipment; cleans and performs routine maintenance on tools and small motorized equipment.
Reads water meters; records readings and makes necessary calculations; checks to determine consistency of meter readings and reports unusual readings to the supervisor; replaces water meters and meter boxes; may perform minor repairs to water meters.
Patches, and otherwise repairs roadways; repairs sidewalks, curbs, and gutters.
Establishes positive working relationships with representatives of community organizations, State/local agencies, City management and staff, and the public.
Other Duties
Answers emergency calls from the public and other agencies taking appropriate action.
Assists water production workers in related activities.
May receive and investigate customer complaints and requests for services; turns water services on and off; responds to inquiries related to water quality such as odor or color; performs emergency turn-ons or responds to “no water” complaints. Checks on customer complaints regarding water pressures and flow; performs leak testing to ascertain apparent leakage in customer lines; notifies customers when service is to be shut off due to unpaid bills; tactfully responds to citizen inquiries.
May be exposed to confidential and privileged information during the course of duties, which should be maintained as such.
Performs other related duties as required.
Physical, Mental and Environmental Working Conditions
Position requires sitting, standing, walking on level and slippery surfaces, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, stooping, squatting, crouching, grasping, and making repetitive hand movements in the performance of daily duties. The position also requires near and far vision when inspecting work and operating assigned equipment. The need to lift, carry, and push tools, equipment, and supplies weighing 75 pounds or more at times on a continuous basis is also required. The incumbent works outdoors in all weather conditions, including wet, hot, and cold. Chemical exposure, fumes, dust, and air contaminants may occur. The work requires climbing ladders, working at heights over 10 feet, using power and noise producing tools and equipment, driving motorized vehicles and heavy equipment, and operating in heavy vehicle traffic conditions. The incumbent may be required to respond to after‑hours emergency call‑outs, preferably within 60 minutes, and perform routine standby duties.
Qualifications
Education and/or Experience
Any combination of education and experience that has provided the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities for a Water Utility Worker I/II. Typical qualifications include:
Water Utility Worker I – Willingness to learn and perform duties associated with installation, maintenance, and repair of water distribution systems.
Water Utility Worker II – One year of experience in installation, maintenance, and repair of water distribution systems and satisfactory job performance comparable to a Water Utility Worker I in the City of Whittier.
License/Certificate
Valid Class B California driver’s license within one year of appointment and maintenance of DL 51A health certification and required endorsements for city vehicles or equipment.
Water Utility Worker I – The Grade I Certificate in Water Distribution issued by the California State Water Resources Control Board within a one‑year probation period.
Water Utility Worker II – The Grade II Certificate in Water Distribution issued by the California State Water Resources Control Board.
Knowledge/Abilities/Skills
Applicants must possess knowledge of equipment and procedures involved in installation, maintenance, and repair of water distribution systems, proper use of hand and power tools, operation of vehicles and equipment, and related laws, regulations, and safety practices. Competencies also include accurate reading of gauges, water sampling, calculation of chlorine dosages and reservoir volumes, record keeping, and effective communication. Applicants should be able to work independently and in teams, make sound decisions within guidelines, and maintain safety in all operations.
Medical
Applicants must successfully pass a physical examination, including a drug screen; the cost of the examination will be paid by the City.
The City of Whittier is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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