Operations and Maintenance Worker I

Crescenta Valley Water District | La Crescenta, CA

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Posted Date 10/07/2024
Description

Under the supervision of the Construction Supervisor and Operations & Maintenance Manager, the Operations & Maintenance Worker I is responsible for water distribution and collection system maintenance work and performing routine and repetitive maintenance, installation, and repair assignments of the District’s water and wastewater collection system. This is an entry-level position in CWVD’s Operations and Maintenance Worker series. Employment is based on a limited-term basis, renewable annually for up to three terms. When sufficient experience, a specified level of certifications has been obtained, and an ability to work independently has been demonstrated, an employee may be eligible for promotion to an O&M Worker II position.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES

  • Assist with the maintenance and repair of the District’s water distribution and sewer collection systems including water lines, sewer lines, valves, water meters, and hydrants; ensure safe working conditions of systems;

·        Gain the confidence and cooperation of colleagues, working cooperatively across other departments;

·        Operate District vehicles and equipment in water system construction and wastewater collection systems, maintenance, and complete repair work safely and effectively;

·        Perform manual labor such as digging trenches, exposing pipelines, repairing pipelines and/or service laterals, hauling material, and cleaning work sites.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATES:

·        Possession of a CA State Class C driver’s license. 

·        Possession of or the ability to obtain within one (1) year from the date of employment, valid D1 Distribution certificate issued by the State Water Resources Control Board. 

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:

Any combination of equivalent experience and/or education that provides the required knowledge and abilities would be considered qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

·        Completion of high school or a G.E.D. Coursework in water or wastewater courses is desirable and/or specialized training in maintenance and construction work.

 

BENEFITS

 

·        Salary range is $59,712 – $80,268.

·        12 Paid Holidays and 3 floating holidays

·        9/80 Workweek

·        $300 annual wellness stipend

·        88 hrs Sick Leave and 80 hrs Vacation Accrual

·        Comprehensive Medical (Anthem BC HMO + 1), Dental, and Vision insurance plans

·        CalPERS Pension 2%@55 for Classic Members

·        Boot and Pant allowance

 

 

How to Apply

To be considered, please submit a resume and completed employment application, available at www.cvwd.com/employment, where a complete job description is also available. Applications can be submitted in person or emailed to employment@cvwd.com.

 

The filing deadline is 11:00 PM October 20, 2024. This recruitment will remain open until the position is filled.

Job Category
Local Government
Career Level
Entry Level

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