Water Utility 1

forms a variety of duties involved in the maintenance, repair, installation, and construction of the water distribution system or sewer transmission system and associated areas; and performs related work as required.

The City of La Verne is seeking a dedicated and motivated individual to join our Public Works Department as a Water Utility Worker I. This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a team committed to providing safe, reliable, and high-quality water services to our community.

The ideal candidate will have a strong work ethic, a willingness to learn, and a passion for serving the public. We are looking for someone who enjoys working outdoors, takes pride in maintaining vital city infrastructure, and demonstrates reliability, teamwork, and attention to detail.

Water Utility Worker I. – This is the entry-level classification in the Water Utility Worker series. Initially under close supervision, incumbents learn and perform a variety of duties involved in the maintenance, repair, installation, and construction of the water distribution system and/or the sewer transmission system as well as associated areas. As experience is gained, assignments become more varied, complex, and difficult; close supervision and frequent review of work lessen as an incumbent demonstrates skill to perform the work independently. Positions at this level usually perform most of the duties required of the positions at the Water Utility Worker II level but are not expected to function at the same skill level and usually exercise less independent discretion and judgment in matters related to work procedures and methods. Work is usually supervised while in progress and fits an established structure or pattern. 

Under immediate supervision, performs a variety of duties involved in the maintenance, repair, installation, and construction of the water distribution system or sewer transmission system and associated areas; and performs related work as required.

Examples of Duties:

ESSENTIALFUNCTIONS: Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Installs, renews, and disconnects water services; repairs service leaks; installs and repairs mains, laterals, valves, and fittings; installs and repairs hydrants; reads, replaces, repairs, and rebuilds meters; turns on and off main line valves, hydrants, and fire service lines; installs tanker meters to hydrants; exercises valves and hydrants.
• Participates in hydro-jetting excavation for the utilities division; safely excavates around underground utilities; performs confined space entry as required.
• Raises vault lids and value caps; forms, pours, and finishes concrete around hydrants in alleys and sidewalks and around meter boxes; lays asphalt; installs and repairs fences and gates; installs shoring in ditches.
• Operates a variety of technical, hydraulic, pneumatic, or motorized equipment to maintain or operate utility systems.
• Paints piping, walks, building interiors and exteriors, gates, and other structures; performs welding, fabrication of pipelines, and pipefitting.
• Observes safety precautions regarding traffic control, confined space, trenching, excavating, and power equipment operation; sets up traffic control equipment; directs traffic in the street during construction processes.
• Drives vehicles to work sites and dumping areas; loads vehicles on trailers and hauls trailers to worksites; loads and unloads material and debris from dump trucks and pickup trucks.
• Performs a variety of skilled and semi-skilled tasks in the construction, maintenance, and servicing of City water and sewer systems; performs maintenance and repair activities on water system and sewer system facilities; removes debris, and repairs and/or replaces damaged pipe.
• Interprets and applies technical information from manuals, drawings, specifications, layouts, blueprints, and schematics; draws maps and records measurements.
• Removes concrete, sets forms, pours, and finishes concrete to repair curbs, gutters, driveways, and sidewalks.
• Removes asphalt and installs temporary asphalt concrete repairs, sprays emulsion.
• Performs landscape duties at pump and reservoir sites.
• Operates a variety of equipment and vehicles including pickup and dump trucks, tractors, loaders, back hoes, and air pressure equipment; assists with storm drain cleaning and maintenance; performs routine preventive maintenance on equipment and vehicles as assigned.
• Utilizes oxygen and acetylene torch to heat up and/or cut piping for removal; solders copper plumbing; occasionally welds fire hydrants and water pipes.
• Utilizes an underground service locator to accurately mark existing potable and reclaimed water utilities.
• Prepares written and oral reports related to activities and incidents; performs computer data entry.
• Assists other divisions and/or departments as directed.
• Observes and complies with City and mandated safety rules, regulations, and protocols.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATION GUIDELINES: 

Knowledge of: 

• Methods, techniques, tools, and the operational characteristics of light and moderately heavy motorized mechanical equipment.
• Safeworkmethodsandsafetyregulationspertainingtothetypeofworkbeing performed.
• Policies, procedures, laws, codes, and regulations pertaining to assigned programs and functions.
• Occupational hazards in the areas of sewer, storm drain, and water maintenance, repair, and construction.
• Operational characteristics of specialized water distribution system and sewer system maintenance and repair.

• Materials, methods, practices, and equipment used in water distribution systems and sewer transmission systems.
• Materials, methods, practices, and equipment used in street maintenance and repair.
• Proper placement of cones, barricades, and warning devices and directing traffic flow at job sites.
• Safe driving principles and practices; traffic laws, ordinances, and rules involved in truck and heavy equipment operations.
• City and mandated safety rules, regulations, and protocols.
• Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors, and City staff.
• The structure and content of the English language to effectively perform the work.
• Modern equipment and communication tools used for business functions and program, project, and task coordination, including computers and software programs relevant to work performed.

Typical Qualifications:

Ability to: 

• Perform semi-skilled and skilled maintenance, construction, and repair work in the area of work assigned.
• Read, interpret, and apply technical information from manuals, drawings, specifications, layouts, blueprints, and schematics.
• Understand, interpret, apply, explain, and ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, policies and procedures, and departmental policies related to work performed.
• Perform simple cement and masonry work; perform minor repairs and adjustments to equipment and tools.
• Operate a variety of vehicles and equipment in a safe and effective manner.
• Assist in the training of others in the safe operation of tools and equipment.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Work safely and adhere to principles of safety when working near traffic, in confined spaces, intrenches, or in other environments.
• Perform accurate mathematical calculations.
• Maintain accurate records.
• Use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy and procedural guidelines.
• Independently organize work, set priorities, meet critical deadlines, and follow-upon assignments.
• Effectively use computer systems, software applications relevant to work performed, and modern business equipment to perform a variety of work tasks.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, using appropriate English grammar and syntax.
• Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course                                of                                        work.

Education and Experience: 

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:

• Water Utility Worker 1 : Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade supplemented by specialized training in a related field such as construction/maintenance, water distribution, etc.

(3) unit college level courses in a related field such as water distribution.

Experience:

• Water Utility Worker I: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 12 months of appointment, a valid California Class A or B Driver’s License, with tanker endorsement as needed, 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. Possession of a valid Grad II (D-2) Water Distribution Operator Certificate issued by the California State Water Resources Control Board is desirable.

Residency Requirement: 

The City may require employees assigned to the water/sewer division to reside within a twenty-five (25) to thirty

(30) minute safe driving distance of the La Verne City limits for emergency responses.

Supplemental Information:

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS: 

Must possess mobility to work in the field; strength, stamina, and mobility to perform medium to heavy physical work; to sit, stand, and walk on level, uneven, or slippery surfaces; frequently reach, twist, turn, kneel, bend, stoop, squat, crouch, grasp, and make repetitive hand movement in the performance of daily duties; possible entry into confined spaces and the use of confined entry equipment, to climb and descend ladders, to operate varied hand and power tools and construction equipment, and to operate a motor vehicle and visit various City sites; and vision to inspect and operate equipment. The job involves fieldwork requiring frequent walking in operational areas to identify problems or hazards, which may include working on live electrical wires. Finger dexterity is needed to operate and repair tools and equipment. Employees must possess 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. Employees must wear and use the proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

WORK ENVIRONMENT: 

Employees work in the field and are exposed to loud noise levels, cold and hot temperatures, inclement weather conditions, road hazards, vibration, confining workspace, chemicals, mechanical and/or electrical hazards, hazardous physical substances and fumes, dust, and air contaminants. Employees may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.

JOB INFO

Details

ADVERTISE FROM

Mon. 07/28/25 12:00 AM Pacific Time

ADVERTISE TO

Thu. 08/28/25 11:59 PM Pacific Time

HOURLY

$21.17 – $25.73

MONTHLY

$3,669.00 – $4,459.67

ANNUALLY

$44,028.00 – $53,516.00

JOB TYPE

Full time (36 hours weekly, Monday-Thursday)

LOCATION

La Verne, California

Department

Public Works

JOB HEALTH

Application Health

Diversity Health

N/A

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