Water Distribution Lead Operator

We’re Hiring!

Join the City of Chino and Shape the Future

Are you ready to make a real impact? Do you thrive in fast-paced, creative environments where your ideas matter? If so, join our team as a full-time Water Distribution Lead Operator!

Who We Are

The City of Chino is a vibrant place to live, work, and play, that is recognized for its integrity and dedication to public service. Together we take pride in providing quality, caring service to our community. The City of Chino pursues excellence in all facets of our operations and services, guided by the following Organizational Values:

• Commitment to Our Community
• Integrity & Accountability
• Fiscal Responsibility
• Partnerships & Teamwork
• Innovation
• Communication & Engagement

The Public Works Department plays a key role in maintaining and improving the City’s infrastructure to enhance the quality of life for residents, businesses, and visitors. The department oversees streets, traffic systems, landscaping, lighting, water, sewer, and storm drains, as well as City-owned facilities and vehicle fleets. Public Works also provides engineering, environmental compliance, and inspection services, manages capital improvement projects and recycling programs, and administers the City’s solid waste franchise. Committed to quality, efficiency, and sustainability, the department helps build a safe, resilient, and thriving community.

Duties/Responsibilities

What You’ll Do

As our new Water Distribution Lead Operator, you will:

• Train and lead staff in installing, maintaining, removing, and repairing large and small water service pipelines, valves, and hydrants; locating, fitting, and repairing pipelines and related facilities; operating valves and related water distribution equipment.
• Report safety or security hazards in all public facilities; report maintenance or repairs as needed.
• Respond to emergency calls from the public and other agencies, taking appropriate action such as placing barricades, removing fallen trees and limbs, repairing water and sewer mains, replacing street signs, and emergency repair of streets or flood control facilities.
• Maintain written records of work being done and resources utilized; review coding on invoices and recommend approval for payment; write letters detailing deficiencies in work completed by contractor.

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has knowledge of equipment, operation, techniques, and methods used in the water distribution field and is able to lead and train staff.
• Has the ability to provide professional leadership support for their assigned division.
• Is excited by challenges, loves to learn, and thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

Education: High School Diploma or G.E.D. (required).

Experience: Two (2) years of public works water system operations, maintenance and repair work, and supervision of contract work (desirable) and two (2) years of experience as a Water Distribution Operator or equivalent (desirable).

Licenses and Certifications:

• Possession of a valid California Driver’s License, to be maintained throughout employment.
• Possession of a valid Sewer Collection System certificate from the California Water Environment Association (desirable).
• Possess a valid SWRCB-DDW certificate from the State Water Resources Control Board Division of Drinking Water, Grade D-3 (or higher), or have the ability to obtain within two (2) years from the date of appointment.
• Possession of CPR, First Aid, Confined Space, and Forklift certifications within the first year of employment.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

• Mobility to work in the field and to perform medium to heavy physical work.
• Operate a motor vehicle and visit various community sites.
• Vision to inspect and operate equipment.
• Hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone.
• The ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects averaging a weight of 50 pounds or heavier weights, in all cases with the use of proper equipment and/or assistance from other staff.

Ready to Apply?

All applicants are required to apply online at www.governmentjobs.com/careers/chinoca. The closing date is 11:59 PM Pacific on Thursday, September 18, 2025. Let’s build something amazing together. Applications must be complete and demonstrate that the minimum qualifications are met. Resumes and cover letters may be attached to the completed application form as supplemental information, but will not be accepted in lieu of an official application form. Applications will be screened and the most qualified candidates who best match the needs of the City will be invited to compete further in the examination process.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

The City of Chino is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need an accommodation due to a disability, please contact the Human Resources/Risk Management Department at (909) 334- 3274. Requests should be made three (3) business days in advance.

Prospective employees selected for employment must successfully complete a medical examination and a background check, including professional reference checks. The background check, paid for by the City, also includes Live Scan fingerprinting through the Department of Justice.

The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract and any provisions contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice