Service Worker I/II

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Complete application must be submitted by Thursday, October 3, 2024, at 5:00 PM to be considered.

DIVISION: Water Operations / Wastewater

SALARY RANGE: 

Service Worker I:             $28.04 – $37.55 Hourly; $4,860.00 – $6,509.00 Monthly

Service Worker II:        $29.52 – $39.60 Hourly; $5,117.00 – $6,864.00 Monthly

CLASS DEFINITION:

To perform a wide range of entry, semi-skilled and skilled duties related to the inspection, testing, construction, installation, repair, servicing and maintenance of the District’s water mains, lateral lines and related facilities used in the treatment, storage and distribution of potable water and the collection, treatment and transmission of wastewater; to operate light to medium-duty motorized vehicles and equipment; may perform basic pipeline welding and fabrication and repair of parts, tools, machinery, equipment and components of other metal structures; may inspect, test, and repair a variety of District water meters; and to perform related duties as assigned.

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS:

Service Worker I: is the entry-level in this classification series. Under close to general supervision, incumbents learn and perform basic construction, installation, maintenance and repair of the District’s water distribution and wastewater collection systems and perform manual labor using a variety of hand and power tools in support of these activities, as assigned, incumbents learn and operate a variety of vehicles and construction equipment and may learn and perform the duties of specific ongoing assignments. These classes are alternatively staffed. Incumbents normally advance to Service Worker II after gaining experience and achieving proficiency that meets the requirements of the higher-level classification and upon supervisory certification of proficiency.

Service Worker II: is the fully skilled level of this classification series. Incumbents in this classification are distinguished from the Service Worker I by the performance of the full range of duties as assigned. Employees at this level receive limited supervision and assistance as new or unusual situations arise and may provide direction to less experienced personnel. Positions in this classification are alternatively staffed and are normally filled by advancement from level I of the series.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Service Worker I

• Education: High School diploma or equivalent and the ability to learn and perform the duties of a Service Worker I.
• Experience: One year of Public Works related maintenance and construction experience or water service construction and maintenance work is desirable.

Depending upon job assignment, the following experience may also be required:

• Prior experience successfully operating trucks with at least 3 axles and a gross weight of more than 25,000 pounds is desirable.
• One year of experience involving the regular operation of a tractor/trailer combination with 5 or more axles with or without a crane.
• Six months meter reading experience equivalent to the District’s Meter Reader classification.
• Prior experience involving the regular operation of a variety of heavy construction equipment including backhoes, straight frame loaders, articulate loaders with side booms, crawler swing-boom cranes, crawler tractors, and motor graders; or successful completion of a recognized apprenticeship program resulting in journey-level status as a heavy equipment operator is desirable.

Service Worker II

• Education: High School diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: One year of experience equivalent to the District’s Service Worker I classification, successful completion of all required on-the-job training and attainment of required licenses and certifications, and upon supervisory certification of proficiency.

Depending upon job assignment, the following experience may also be required.

• One year of experience operating trucks with at least 3 axles and a gross weight of more than 25,000 pounds.
• Two years of experience involving the regular operation of a tractor/trailer combination with 5 or more axles with or without a crane.
• One year of experience involving the regular operation of a variety of heavy construction equipment including backhoes, straight frame loaders, articulate loaders with side booms, crawler swing-boom cranes, crawler tractors, and motor graders; or successful completion of a recognized apprenticeship program resulting in journey-level status as a heavy equipment operator.
• Six months meter reading experience equivalent to the District’s Meter Reader classification.

Certifications

Service Worker I

• Possession of Water Distribution Operator Grade D1 Certification issued by State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB).
• Possession of or ability to obtain a valid public safety CPR certificate.
• Possession of or ability to obtain a valid Standard First Aid Certificate.

Service Worker II

• Possession of Water Distribution Operator Grade D1 Certification issued by State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB).
• Possession of or ability to obtain a valid public safety CPR certificate.
• Possession of or ability to obtain a valid Standard First Aid Certificate.
• Possession of or ability to obtain certification as a Backflow Tester from the County of Riverside within six months of assignment.
• Possession of or ability to obtain a Grade I Wastewater Treatment Operator certificate within one year of assignment.
• Possession of or ability to obtain a certificate of training on handling of hazardous materials.

Licenses

Service Worker I

• Possession of a valid class C California Driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record; may be required to obtain a valid class B California Driver’s license with endorsement for air brakes within six months of assignment.

Depending upon job assignment, a Service Worker I may also be required to possess the following licenses:

• Possession of or ability to obtain a valid Class A California Driver’s license within six months of assignment. All District employees required to possess a valid Class A driver’s license for performance of their duties shall be subject to random drug and alcohol testing pursuant to federal law.

Service Worker II

• Possession of a valid Class A California Driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record. All District employees required to possess a valid Class A driver’s license for performance of their duties shall be subject to random drug and alcohol testing pursuant to federal law.

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Only complete applications will be accepted. The deadline to apply is Thursday, October 3, 2024 at 5:00 PM.