Water Service Worker I/II

This is an open recruitment to fill current and possible future full-time vacancies.. The incumbent will enjoy working a 4/10 work schedule (Monday through Thursday) not including overtime or on-call shifts. A 4% COLA increase has been scheduled for July 1, 2026. 

The incumbent will enjoy a family environment and be a part of an enthusiastic work force that has its own spirit committee that facilitates monthly employee events. The incumbent will thrive working in this small culture environment allowing them to grow their knowledge, experience, resume, and prepare them for advancement by introducing them to a variety of water related projects and responsibilities.

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Water Service Worker I: $4,415.36 – $5,917.01 monthly

Water Service Worker II: $4,786.78 – $6,414.75 monthly

The successful applicant will be hired at the I or II classification level, based on their education and experience, and the needs of the organization.

Performs a variety of assignments in meter service maintenance, meter reading, and customer service; performs skilled maintenance and repair of water lines; operates and performs preventive maintenance on City pumps, wells, and related equipment; maintains City reservoirs, well sites, and water production records; performs related duties as required. Water Service Worker I: Is the entry level class of the Water Service Worker series. Incumbents receive on the job training in Water Service maintenance while working to earn appropriate certification for the Water Service Worker II classification.

Water Service Worker II: Is the journey level position in the Water Service Worker series. It is distinguished from Water Service Worker I by the added responsibility for the operation, repair, and maintenance of: SCADA system and equipment; pumps and pump motors; valves; wells; reservoirs; chlorine/chemical feed equipment; assisting in the training of less experienced Water Service Workers; and standby duty availability. APPLICATION PROCEDURE: An original City of La Palma application must be submitted online at www.cityoflapalma.org.The City must receive completed applications, resumes, and supplemental questionnaires by the final filing date and time listed to be eligible for consideration. Facsimiles will not be accepted. Resumes will not, nor will references to a resume, be accepted in lieu of a completed City application. Please note, that the City now notifies all applicants by e-mail. Applicants that indicate a paper notification preference, will still receive paper notices; however, the information contained in those notices will likely be delayed. During the recruitment process, we encourage applicants to check their e-mail account frequently.