City of Upland - Public Works Department

Utility Worker I - Water

Onsite - Upland, CA
$51,608.49 - $65,866.97 Annually
Full-Time
Application Deadline: 12/2/25

Keep Our Community Flowing – Join Our Water Team!!

  • Assist with maintenance, repair, installation, and construction of water pipelines and related infrastructure.
  • Work alongside experienced crews and enjoy a team environment where your work makes a visible difference.
  • Contribute to keeping safe, reliable water flowing to our community every day.

CURRENT VACANCY: Utility Worker I – Water

Resulting eligibility list may be used to fill future vacancies.

  • REPORTING SCHEDULE: 12 months per year; 10 hours per day; 4 days per week. Additional hours/days may be required depending on the circumstances.
  • PRE-EMPLOYMENT PROCESS: Applicants must successfully pass a background check and a job-related physical exam, including a drug test, prior to employment.
  • EXAM TYPE: Open Competitive. Practical Exams are tentatively scheduled for the week of December 8, 2025, with Appraisal Interviews to be tentatively scheduled for the week December 15, 2025.
  • PROBATIONARY PERIOD: 12 months.

QUALIFICATION GUIDELINES

Education:

Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade.

Experience:

One (1) year of experience performing construction and/or maintenance work with a public agency, utility district, or similar organization.

Licenses and Certifications:

Possession of a valid California Driver’s License, to be maintained throughout employment.

Possession of, or successful acquisition within six (6) months of appointment, a valid Commercial (Class A or Class B) California Driver’s License, to be maintained throughout employment.

Possession of a valid Grade I (D-1) Water Distribution Operator Certificate issued by the California State Water Resources Control Board, to be maintained throughout employment.

For more details, and to apply please visit:

https://www.uplandca.gov/human-resources

Apply by 12/2/25 at 6 PM

(909) 931-4100

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