Water Utility Worker III
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Company: City of San Bernardino Municipal Water Department
Job Location: San Bernardino, CA
Salary Range: $42,568.28 - $54,490.99 per year
Job Category: Water Utility - Operations and Maintenance
Job Responsibilities: The class of Water Utility Worker III is the advanced journey level in the
Water Utility Worker series. Supervision is received from the Water Utility Supervisor and the Water
Utility Lead Worker. Incumbents at this level have advanced journey-level knowledge and skills in three or
more of the skilled crafts, mechanical, and construction trades and provide regular safety training, coaching and mentoring
to less experienced workers. Incumbents perform a broad range of moderately complex to complex tasks
and duties requiring advanced journey-level expertise in three or more of the following areas: the construction
mechanic trade, the construction and maintenance of pipelines and water services; and the testing, overhauling, and repairing
of water meters ranging in size up to 60 inches in diameter; and in accurately diagnosing and resolving water service
problems, all at a moderately complex to very complex level. Incumbents are expected to use sound and independent
judgment in carrying out job assignments, and to serve in the absence of the Water Utility Lead Worker.
Examples of Duties:
Under general supervision, to perform journey level skilled and technical work in one of the following
areas: construction and maintenance of pipelines and water services; construction work in
the fabrication and assembly of utility water projects; testing, overhauling, and repairing of water meters; diagnosis
and correction of water service problems including meter failures, leaks and valve problems; and to perform related work as required.
Minimum Requirements: Graduation from high school or G.E.D. equivalent, Three (3) years of progressively responsible
experience in water system construction, installation, maintenance or repair.
Must have and maintain a State of California Department of Health Services (DHS) Water Distribution Operator
Grade 2 certificate. Must submit a copy of the required DHS Water Distribution Operator Grade 2 certification at
the time of application.
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Possession of a valid California Class “B” commercial driver’s license required upon application. Possession of a valid
California Class “A” commercial driver’s license with air brake endorsement, tanker endorsement, and valid Medical Examiner’s Certificate
appropriate for the equipment to be operated is required six months after appointment. Note: For out-of-state applicants, a valid
driver’s license is required, and a valid California Class “B” driver’s license is required within ten days of
appointment (CA Vehicle Code 12505c), a valid California Class “A” commercial driver’s license with air brake endorsement, tanker
endorsement, and valid Medical Examiner’s Certificate appropriate for the equipment to be operated is required six months after appointment.
Supplemental Information:
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 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.
Application Deadline: Thursday, 5/04/08
Contact Information: Must submit certifications for position at time of application. EEO. For an appications, send a self-addressed, stamped envelope to:
Name: Human Resources
E-mail:
Phone: (909) 384-5376
Fax:
Address:
City of San Bernardino
300 N. "D" Street
San Bernardino, California 92418
Company Web address: www.sbcity.org
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