Carmichael Water District

Distribution Operator I/II/III

Onsite - Carmichael, CA
$50K - $100K Annually
Full-Time
Application Deadline: 6/11/25

CLOSING DATE:

Open until filled

HOW TO APPLY:

Submit a resume and a completed CWD application to hr@carmichaelwd.org. CWD application can be found at:

https://carmichaelwd.org/DocumentCenter/View/705/Employment-Application-PDF

Carmichael Water District is looking to fill one Distribution Operator II/III position. 

Reporting to the Distribution Superintendent, the Distribution Operator I/II/III (non-exempt) perform a variety of unskilled to skilled labor and technical work in the construction and maintenance of pipelines and water services; construction work in the fabrication and assembly of utility water projects.

For the full job description please follow the link below:

https://carmichaelwd.org/DocumentCenter/View/148/Distribution-Operator-1-PDF

SALARY: 

The annual salary range is:

Distribution Operator 1 – $50,690.43 – $57,294.43

Distribution Operator 2 – $78,999.23 – $89,291.28

Distribution Operator 3 – $89,459.97 – $101,114.83

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Equivalent to the completion of the 12th grade
  • Proof of good driving record as evidenced by freedom from multiple or serious traffic violations or accidents for at least two years duration.

 Distribution Operator 1

  • Possess and maintain a SWRCB Grade D1 within 12 months.
  • Possess and maintain a SWRCB Grade D2 certification within 24 months from date of hire.
  • Possess and maintain a State of California Class C driver’s license.
  • Possess and maintain a valid State of California Class B or Class A commercial driver’s license within 24 months from the date of hire 

Distribution Operator 2

  • Possess and maintain a SWRCB Grade D2 Certification.
  • One full-time year equivalent to a Distribution Operator 1 (DO1) with the
  • Carmichael Water District.
  • Possess and maintain a State of California Class C driver’s license.
  • Possess and maintain a valid State of California Class B or Class A commercial driver’s license within 12 months from the date of hire

Distribution Operator 3

  • Possess and maintain a SWRCB Grade D3 Certification.
  • Two full-time years of increasingly responsible experience working as a distribution operator including one full-time year equivalent to a Distribution Operator 2 (DO2) with the Carmichael Water District.
  • Possess and maintain a valid State of California Class B or Class A commercial driver’s license.

BENEFITS:

The benefits are paid for by the District for employees and their eligible dependents.

CalPERS Medical: Plans are 100% covered up to the 2022 Blue Shield Trio rate with a 6% increase per year for employees and their eligible dependents.

Dental, Vision, EAP, Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance: Fully-paid for employees and their eligible dependents.

Retirement: CalPERS defined benefit pension:

  • Classic members: 2% @ 55 benefit formula.
  • PEPRA (new) members: 2% @ 62 benefit formula.

Retiree Health Benefits: The District participates in CalPERS retiree health program and contributes to retiree health for employees who retire from the District with at least 5 years of service and a minimum of 10 years credited service in CalPERS. The District’s contribution toward post-retirement coverage for employees and their eligible dependents is based on the employees’ total credited years of qualifying service.

Annual Leave Accrual: Vacation: 12 days/year up to 5th year with increases based on service time. Sick Leave: 12 days/year.