Water Utility Worker I - Specialty Construction (First 50 Qualified) at City of San Bernardino Municipal Water Department, CA

The City of San Bernardino Municipal Water Department is seeking a self-starter able to work in a fast-paced environment responsible for performing entry level unskilled and semi-skilled work in construction and maintenance of pipelines and water services, construction work assisting others in the fabrication and assembly of various utility water projects, and/or testing, overhauling, and repairing of water meters and perform semi-skilled and skilled painting work, including sandblasting, cleaning and re-coating interiors and exteriors.

 

The Water Utility Worker I is the entry level class in the Water Utility Worker series and performs the more routine tasks and must be thoroughly familiar with the proper use of hand tools and have knowledge of skilled crafts and mechanical procedures.

 

The ideal candidate will have graduated from high school, or equivalent,  a valid California State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) Water Distribution Operator Grade I certificate, and preferably one (1) year of experience in water system construction installation and maintenance or repair.

 

Current vacancies are in the Specialty Construction Section of the Water Utility Division.

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Education:       Graduation from high school or GED/equivalent;

                               

Experience:      One (1) year of experience in water system construction installation and maintenance or repair is highly desirable.

 

Certificates:      Must have and maintain a valid California State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) Water Distribution Operator Grade 1 certificate.    Must submit a copy of the required SWRCB Water Distribution Operator Grade 1 certification at the time of application.

 

Possession of a valid California Class “C” driver’s license required upon application. For out of state applicants, a valid driver’s license is required and a valid California Class “C” driver’s license must be obtained within ten (10) days of appointment (CA Vehicle Code 12505c).

An employee within this classification may be designated as a “key responder” and as such shall be required to respond to non-normal working hour emergency operational conditions.

 

Must be clean shaven or have trimmed facial hair in order to properly use personal respirators and SCBA equipment.  Must pass a respirator medical exam and be physically able to wear SCBA equipment.  Must be able to work in enclosed spaces while wearing protective clothing under extreme temperatures and hazardous environment.

Work involves exposure to potential physical harm, hazardous chemicals and infectious disease including smoke, fumes, gas, treated water, high frequency noise, dirt, dust, grease, oil, chemicals, solvents and toxic agents. Incumbents need to be able to tolerate unpleasant odors, wet conditions and uncomfortable climatic conditions. There is frequent need to stand, stoop, walk, crawl, climb and perform other similar actions during the course of the workday. 

 

Incumbents require sufficient mobility to work in a field setting in varying weather conditions, to operate hand tools and mechanical and motorized equipment, to transport materials and supplies weighing up to 75 pounds and to travel to various locations.  Must be able to see in the normal visual range with or without correction with vision sufficient to see color and read small print as well as distance.   Must be able to hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.  Employee accommodations for physical or mental disabilities will be considered on a case-by-case basis.