Salary : $61,676.92 – $92,820.00 Annually
Location : Santa Fe Irrigation District, CA
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 2023-07
Department: District Construction
Opening Date: 08/30/2023
Closing Date: 9/20/2023 11:59 PM Pacific
Description
GENERAL PURPOSE
Under general supervision, performs a variety of semi-skilled and skilled tasks in the construction, installation, maintenance, repair and operation of the District’s water distribution system, and performs related duties as assigned.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
Utility Worker I ? This is the entry-level class in the Utility Worker series. Initially, positions in this class usually have little or no related work experience. The Utility Worker I class is distinguished from the II level by the performance of less than the full range of duties assigned to the II level. Incumbents work under immediate supervision while learning job tasks, progressing to general supervision as procedures and processes of assigned area of responsibility are learned.
Utility Worker II ? This is the journey-level class in the Utility Worker series and is distinguished from the I level by the assignment of a full range of duties. Employees at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new, unusual or unique situations arise and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies within the work unit. Positions in this class are flexibly staffed and are normally filled by advancement from the I level once the appropriate certification is obtained and incumbents demonstrate the ability to perform the full scope of duties.
This class is distinguished from Senior Utility Worker and that the latter classification performs the most difficult and responsible types of duties assigned to classes within this series and provides technical and functional lead oversight to assigned staff.
Examples of Duties
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this class.
- Performs semi-skilled and skilled duties related to the construction, installation, service, maintenance and repair of mains, service lines and related appurtenances used in the storage and transmission of potable water; chlorinates and disinfects new pipeline installations.
- Sets up traffic control including signs and barricades and directs traffic around worksites; excavates concrete, pavement and dirt and sets up concrete forms as necessary; backfills open trenches and completes surfaces “to finish” as appropriate.
- Works in vaults and other confined spaces, utilizing proper safety techniques and equipment in accordance with District safety policies and procedures; lifts and removes vault lids, ventilates vaults and performs vault repairs.
- Operates a variety of light to heavy equipment and utilizes tools in a safe and effective manner.
- Maintains, rebuilds and adjusts distribution system pressure-regulating stations; ensures pressure zones and stations are operating correctly; rebuilds valves and components; collects pressure data and performs flow tests and pressure checks; makes pressure and flow adjustments as directed.
- Installs, maintains, repairs and replaces water meters and automated meter reading system devices; responds to customer calls and complaints involving water leaks, pressure and water-quality issues and water use/meter-reading concerns; takes and confirms accurate water meter readings; makes adjustments or re-settings. Collects water samples and performs field analysis of water system quality.
- Distributes and places doorhanger tags as notification regarding nonpayment and related matters and scheduled and/or emergency shutoffs; performs meter rereads, disconnects and reconnects.
- Reads and interprets utility system maps and blueprints, including Underground Service Alert marking and notification.
- Documents and maintains a variety of records and reports regarding system operations, shutdowns and maintenance and meter exchange and repair.
- Builds and maintains positive customer-focused service processes and working relationships with coworkers, other District employees and the public using principles of good customer service.
- Performs standby duty and follows the standby duty procedures, including the response time requirement of 60 minutes.
- Observes safe work practices and ensures that proper safety practices and procedures are followed.
- Responds during emergency situations, as required, including those occurrences after normal working hours.
OTHER DUTIES
Performs other duties as assigned.
Supplemental Information
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS
The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this class, employees are regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stand and talk or hear signal warnings and equipment operating sounds; walk or sit; climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally over 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
Some incumbents may be required to perform shutoffs and other repairs while wearing SCBA and other protective clothing and equipment.
Mental Demands:
While performing the duties of this class, employees are regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; read and interpret data, information and documents; analyze and solve problems; use shop mathematics; observe and interpret situations; deal with changing, intensive deadlines; and interact with officials and the public.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Employees work in an outdoor environment subject to outdoor conditions including heat, cold and wet, humid conditions, fumes and/or airborne particles. Duties may be performed near moving mechanical parts and on slippery and uneven surfaces with exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals and risk of electric shock. The noise level in the work environment is frequently loud.
The employee may be required to work on weekends and holidays as needed. Work requires 24-hour standby and responding to emergency callouts.
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How many years of experience do you have working in construction or in a water distribution system equivalent to the SFID Utility Worker I classification?
- No Experience
- Less than 1 year
- 1 year to less than 2
- 2 or more years
02
What grade California State Water Resources Control Board Water Distribution Operators Certificate do you have?
- No Certificate
- Grade 1 (D1)
- Grade 2 (D2)
- Grade 3 (D3)
- Grade 4 (D4)
- Grade 5 (D5)
Required Question