Operator I

Onsite – Hidden Valley Lake, CA

Full-Time

$53,144 – $65,249 Annually

Benefits

Non-Exempt Position

Field Operations

Application Deadline: 4/11/2025

Open Until Filled

Job Description: Utility Operator I

Application



RECRUITMENT IS OPEN UNTIL FILLED OR UNTIL A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED. RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME.

The Hidden Valley Lake CSD is actively seeking talented, driven and highly-productive applicants for the position of Utility Operator I to join our dynamic team. We offer a challenging and rewarding work environment along with a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package.  

Benefits

The District prides itself on a workforce dedicated to delivering high-quality services to the community. We offer competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package of medical, dental, vision, and retirement benefits, making us a desirable employer of Lake County.

Health, Vision, and Dental benefits are provided to all full time employees and their dependents.

• Blue Shield Gold Plan 
• VSP Vision Plan
• Delta Dental Plan
• CalPERS-Retirement Plan
• Deferred Compensation 457 plan (Nationwide)
• Basic Life and AD&D
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• HFSA 
• AFLAC
• Paid sick leave, vacation leave and 11.5 holidays and 2 floating holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Uniforms (Field Staff)

The Utility Operator I is the first step in the certified class of the Utility Operator series. Performs a variety of skilled tasks in the treatment and distribution of water, the collection and treatment of wastewater and distribution of recycled water; operates complex equipment; collects and tests water and wastewater samples, records and analyzes sample data and makes chemical adjustments to maintain efficient operation of the water and wastewater systems; oversee dig-ups, repairs, and the installation/removal of water meters. 

The following are minimal qualifications necessary for entry into the classification.

Education and/or Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent 
• Minimum one year of experience with the maintenance and operation of a water and/or wastewater plant and knowledge of safe working practices is required.

Licenses/Certificates Requirement(s):

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required.

• A class “B” California driver’s license (with tank endorsement) and;

• Minimum of three of the following California Department of Public Health, State Water Resources Control Board certifications or California Water Environment Association certifications:

1. Water Treatment Grade I

2. Water Distribution Grade I

3.  Wastewater Grade I

4.  Collection System Maintenance Grade I 

Must obtain all four certifications within 18 months of entering the position. Must maintain all certifications. 

Knowledge of:

• Collection and analyzing water, wastewater, and recycled water samples

• Use basic hand tools, power and pneumatic tools and automated equipment • Maintaining written logs and records • Assisting in the training of less experienced staff

• Comprehend, speak, read, and write the English language. (A second language is strongly encouraged)

• Follow written and oral instructions

• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with staff, management, and the general public.

Must be able to respond to after-hours emergencies within 30 minutes

Please review the Utility Operator I job description for full detail of the position and email to pcuadras@hvlcsd.org

Please Note : Applications that do not list related job experience in the “Employment History” section will be considered incomplete and may be rejected. A resume or answers to the supplemental questions are not a substitute for the information required in this section. At the time of hire, the documentation requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 must be met.