Salary : $57,744.00 – $79,560.00 Annually
Location : Irvine, CA
Job Type: Full-Time Regular
Job Number: 00674
Department: Construction Services
Opening Date: 07/27/2023
Closing Date: 8/10/2023 11:59 PM Pacific
General Description
The Irvine Ranch Water District is accepting applications for a Water Maintenance Technician I position in Construction Services. The successful candidate will, under direct supervision, install, replace, repair, modify and maintain potable and recycled water in a large metropolitan water infrastructure. The incumbent will be required to participate in the District’s standby program and scheduled or unscheduled overtime.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This is the entry level in the class series. Positions at this level usually perform most of the duties required of the positions at the higher level, but are not expected to function at the same skill level and usually exercise less independent judgment in matters related to work procedures and methods.
Summary of Duties
- Perform appropriate maintenance, installation, repair, modification or fabrication of various District pipelines and systems per District specifications.
- Routinely required to work in the streets and provide own traffic control, according to District safety standards.
- Drive, operate, and maintain equipment, tools, and vehicles.
- Assume role of District representative to communicate with customers affected by scheduled work.
- Provide equipment and maintenance support to other departments.
- Comply with District Dechlorination Procedures.
- Ensure job site is left safe and clean.
- Work in permit and non-permit required confined space and rescue operations environment.
- Read and interpret blueprints, maps, atlases, District Specification Book and SDS.
- Shutdown water service at repair site and install appropriate shoring as needed.
- Restore water service, backfill excavation site and install trench plate according to city and county specifications.
- Ability to identify and use transition couplings, full circle repair clamps, pipeline adapters, compression fittings and other water related repair materials. Familiarity with C-900 PVC, A.C.P., ductile iron, steel, copper, brass, polybutylene and plastic pipes. Ability to use gas detectors, pipe locator, jackhammer, compactor, chipping gun, cutoff saw, tapping machine, saw cutter, silver solder, gas torch, coring machine, boring machine, cement mixer, welder, compressor, pipe freezer, generator, pumps, rotary hammer, dump truck, forklift and a variety of other hand and power tools, as well as heavy equipment including backhoe, skiploader, dozer, crane, mini excavator, water truck and air shovel.
- Perform pre-trip safety inspection on vehicles and equipment to be used daily. Ensure parts and materials are available and stocked on the crew truck.
- Identify utility markings at job site to determine location for excavation.
- Safely handle and transport hazardous materials including: chlorine, sodium thiosulfate, ammonia, bitumastic, acetylene, asbestos and fuels
- Comply with District safety work-related practices and attend relevant safety training.
- Other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education:
- High school graduation or equivalent is required. For degrees obtained outside of the U.S., an official equivalency evaluation is required.
Experience:
- One year of experience in water related maintenance, construction, installation or repair is required.
- Familiarity with hand and power tools.
Licenses / Certifications:
- Valid Class ‘A’ California Driver’s License with Tanker Endorsement required.
- State Water Resources Control Board Grade 1 Water Distribution Certification required.
- Forklift certification and Cla-Val certificate desired.
- Crane Truck certification desired.
Additional Information
Language Ability and Interpersonal Communication
Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing. Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of office/field employees, management and vendors. Represent District in a professional manner when dealing with customers, outside contractors and agency officials. Ability to advise and provide interpretation to others on how to apply policies, procedures and standards to specific situations.
Mathematical Ability
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide. Ability to calculate cubic yards and square footage, and convert water equivalents.
Technology Ability
Proficient in the use of MS Office Suite (Word, Excel). Keyboarding abilities sufficient to perform the job.
Judgment and Situational Reasoning Ability
Ability to use good personal judgment and discretion in performing all job functions.
Physical Requirements
Ability to lift 50 lbs. on a routine basis and up to 90 lbs. with assistance. Must be certified annually to wear respiratory equipment. Must be clean-shaven such that facial hair does not interfere with the fit of a tight-fitting respirator. Ability to exert heavy physical effort in heavy work, typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, lifting, carrying, pushing, twisting and pulling. Ability to operate equipment and machinery with some operations requiring complex and rapid adjustments. Ability to work in a confined space environment and in underground and high locations.
Environmental Adaptability
Ability to work under sometimes uncomfortable conditions with exposure to environmental factors such as toxic agents, wildlife, disease, equipment, high-speed traffic or machinery.
IRWD’s employees enjoy working in a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment where they form strong bonds with fellow employees. To ensure effective communication and promote a collaborative team environment, employees report to work each day in the office or in the field, depending on their positions.
IRWD offers a comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees and their eligible dependents. These benefits include the following: retirement benefits; medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; and a variety of other benefits. Benefits may vary based on employment status. This benefits overview is intended to be a summary, is not intended to be all-inclusive, and may not be applicable to all employees.
Retirement
Employees hired on or after January 1, 2013:
The District, in compliance with the California Public Employees’ Pension Reform Act of 2012 (PEPRA), implemented a third tier for new employees hired on or after January 1, 2013. New employees hired on or after January 1, 2013 who have not been in PERS membership or in membership with a reciprocal retirement system within 6 months of hire date will receive benefits under the California Public Employees Retirement System at a 2 percent at age 62 formula. This formula gradually increases to a maximum benefits of 2.5 percent at age 67. Final compensation calculations will be based on the highest three-year average of regular recurring pay. The District pays the employer’s share of these costs. The employee share of the pension cost of 7.50% is paid in full by the employees hired under this formula.
Employees hired on or after September 29, 2012 or “Classic” PERS members hired on or after January 1, 2013:
On September 24, 2012, the IRWD Board of Directors approved the addition of a second tier to the CalPERS retirement benefits. New employees hired on or after September 29th through December 31, 2012, and employees hired on or after January 1, 2013 who have been in PERS membership or in membership with a reciprocal retirement system, will receive benefits under the California Public Employees Retirement System at 2 percent at age 60 formula. This formula gradually increases to a maximum benefit of 2.418% at age 63. The District pays the employer share of these costs and the employee share of the pension cost of 7% is paid in full by the employees hired under this formula. Final retirement compensation calculations are based on the highest three-year average of regular, recurring pay.
IRWD does not participate or pay into Social Security except for the Medicare portion.
Medical Insurance
IRWD contracts with CalPERS for medical insurance coverage. Employees may elect coverage from a variety of PPO and HMO plans. The employee and District contribution for health insurance varies by plan. Coverage is effective the first day of the month following the date of hire.
Dental Insurance
IRWD contracts with Delta Dental for dental coverage. IRWD pays 100% of the premium for dental coverage for eligible employees and their eligible dependents. Coverage is effective the first day of the month following the date of hire.
Vision Insurance
IRWD contracts with the EyeMed for vision coverage. IRWD pays 100% of the premium for vision coverage for eligible employees and their eligible dependents. Coverage is effective the first day of the month following the date of hire.
Life Insurance
Elgible employees are provided with life insurance coverage equal to three or four times their annual salary, depending on their level of compensation. Eligible dependents are also covered for a flat benefit amount. Coverage is effective the first day of the month following the date of hire.
Deferred Compensation
Participation in a deferred compensation plan is available through Great West Retirement Services. Enrollment is voluntary and contributions are employee-paid and subject to IRS limits. The District matches employee contributions up to 3% of base pay after 1 year of employment.
Paid Vacation
Eligible employees begin accruing vacation benefits at the rate of 80 hours per year for the first 5 years of employment and are eligible to use paid vacation time after 6 months of employment. Employees accrue 120 hours per year after 5 years of employment and 160 hours per year after 10 years of employment.
Paid Holidays
The District offers 11 scheduled paid holidays plus one personal holiday per year.
Sick Leave
Eligible employees accrue 96 hours of sick leave annually.
Flexible Spending Accounts
Eligible employees may elect to participate in the District’s Flex Advantage program. This program allows employees to deposit pre-tax dollars into special accounts to be used for a variety of purposes, including paying for qualified miscellaneous health care expenses and dependent care expenses. IRWD contracts with a third party administer to process payments from employee accounts using claim forms or a Flex Spending debit card.
Educational Assistance
The District will share in the pre-approved educational costs of tuition and books for employees who wish to attend college or take certification classes.
01
What is your highest level of education?
- Did not graduate from high school or receive GED
- High school graduation or equivalent
- Some college
- Associates Degree
- Bachelors Degree
02
How many years of experience do you have in water related maintenance, construction, installation or repair?
- Less than one year
- 1 to less than 3 years experience
- 3 to less than 5 years experience
- 5 to less than 7 years experience
- 7 to less than 9 years of experience
- 9 to less than 11 years experience
- 11+ years experience
03
Which of the following best describes your level of proficiency with Microsoft Word?
- None
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
04
Which of the following best describes your level of proficiency with Microsoft Excel?
- None
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
05
The successful candidate(s) will be required to participate in the District’s standby program and scheduled or unscheduled overtime. Are you able to meet this requirement?
- Yes
- No
06
What is your highest level of Water Distribution certification?
- No certification
- Water Distribution 1
- Water Distribution 2
- Water Distribution 3
- Water Distribution 4
- Water Distribution 5
07
What is your highest level of Water Treatment certification?
- No certification
- Water Treatment 1
- Water Treatment 2
- Water Treatment 3
- Water Treatment 4
- Water Treatment 5
08
Do you have a valid Class “A” Commercial Driver’s License?
- Yes
- No
09
Does your Class ‘A’ Commercial Drivers License have a tanker endorsement?
- Yes
- No
10
Can you perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation?
- Yes
- No
Required Question