Water System Operator I/II

Water System Operator I / II

Pay Scale

$35.14 to $49.62 hourly

Minimum Licenses.

Grade 1 Distribution (D1), Grade 1 Treatment (T1) within six month, Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester within six months, California Driver’s License.

Minimum Experience

One year operating a water utility or Two years underground construction.

Typical Responsibilities

· Operate, maintain, and support the District’s water system and related equipment.

· Perform water quality testing and assist with regulatory reporting requirements.

· Support construction and maintenance work, including trenching, pipe repair, laying pipe, and backfilling.

· Install and maintain pumps, valves, mains, services, meters, and other distribution facilities.

· Operate vehicles and equipment such as pumps, a vacuum trailer, backhoe, and dump truck.

· Read meters, restore or disconnect services, and help resolve customer service issues.

· Use construction tools and machinery safely while performing sustained manual work and lifting heavy objects.

· Respond to rotating on-call and emergency assignments and be able to arrive on site within 45 minutes.

How to Apply

Visit the Rio Linda / Elverta Community Water District Employment Opportunities page to download an application, review the position descriptions, and learn more about the District. Applicants may apply for both positions and, if qualified, may be interviewed for both, but only one position may be offered to a selected candidate.

· A signed District employment application is required to be considered.

· District Office: 730 L Street, Rio Linda, CA 95673

· Phone: (916) 991-1000

· Email: questions@rlecwd.com

Filing Closing Date

The filing period will remain open until a sufficient number of applications have been received to support the selection process. The District will not close the filing period any sooner than July 31, 2026.

Qualified applicants will be contacted to schedule an interview.