Water System Worker I/II

The City of Beverly Hills is seeking qualified candidates for Water System Worker I or Water System Worker II (dependent on qualifications). The incumbent of this position will be working in the Public Works Department and will be reporting to the Water System Supervisor. The incumbent will assist with field maintenance, the installation of water system facilities, and the repair and replacement of storage and distribution facilities.

Water System Worker I Job Description   

Water System Worker II Job Description

Some of the benefits for this position include:

• Medical/Dental/Vision insurance is covered via cafeteria plan (up to $2550 per month beginning January 1, 2025) and if you are eligible, you may also receive up to $475/month back into your paycheck. 
• Wellness Pay: Employees receive 2% of their annual base pay to support their personal wellness. 
• Annual Cost of Living Adjustments: All MEA employees automatically receive a base salary increase of 4.5% annually.
• Holidays: 11 paid holidays, plus 2 personal holidays. 
• Accrued Paid Time Off: 80 – 160 hours per year (depending on length of service).

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Ensure water distribution and delivery; perform general repairs, installations and preventative maintenance of equipment and facilities of the City water distribution system.
• Inspect wells, reservoirs, booster stations, pumping facilities, and water meters; inspect, test and operate valves, fittings and related water distribution equipment.
• Operate, install, maintain, repair, replace or remove water meters, utility vaults, valves, hydrants and other equipment; cut, lay, fit and repair water mains and pipes; install domestic customer water services; flow test related equipment; locate and mark underground water pipes; excavate and repair water lines to ensure water delivery; flush water mains and hydrants.
• Operate construction equipment and various hand and power tools to perform installations, maintenance and repairs to the City’s water distribution system; break and remove asphalt; excavate and backfill trenches; pour and finish concrete; and install cold patch on asphalt.
• Read meters, gauges, maps and flow charts to ensure water flow delivery and supply is adequate and safe; turn pumps on and off; adjust water flows.
• Respond to emergencies and repair water main breaks, sheared off, fire hydrants, leaks and to turn on or off water meters.
• Clean, wash, and disinfect water distribution system equipment and facilities.

Minimum Qualifications

Water System Worker I

• Experience: Some responsible water distribution maintenance experience is desirable.
• Education: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.
• Possession of a valid California Class C (or higher) driver’s license or out of state equivalent.
• Possession of a valid California Class B driver’s license within 12 months of employment.
• Possession of a valid State of California Water Resources Control Board Grade D1 Distribution Operator certificate.

Water System Worker II

• Experience: Two years of responsible experience similar to a Water System Worker I with the City of Beverly Hills. 
• Education: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.
• Possession of a valid California Class B driver’s license or out of state equivalent.
• Possession of a valid State of California Water Resources Control Board Grade D2 Distribution Operator certificate.
• Possession of a Cla-Val Maintenance certification or equivalent automated control valve maintenance course.

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