Water Utility Worker I/II

The City of Mountain View is looking for highly motivated, reliable, and skilled individuals to join the Public Works Department in the position of Water Utility Worker I/II. Working on the City’s 173 miles of water mains, staff members perform a variety of semiskilled and skilled work, including installing and maintaining potable and recycled water distribution systems, water testing, reading meters, and repairing residential and commercial water meters and backflow devices. You will join a fast-paced, dynamic team environment, performing a variety of preventive maintenance and repair work and providing exceptional customer service. The detailed job description is available on the City’s website here.

What You’ll Do

• Perform field duties related to the installation and repair of potable and recycled water systems. 
• Perform emergency repairs to water lines and establish proper traffic control setups.
• Perform routine and annual maintenance of the potable and recycled water systems; respond to system breaks and stops in service.
• Read meters according to established schedules, maintain proper records of meter readings, and calculate water usage.
• Maintain tools and equipment.
• Connect and disconnect customer water services, and inspect, test, repair, install, and replace meters and backflow devices.

The Essentials:

Water Utility Worker I    

• One year of experience in construction or field maintenance work. 
• Education equivalent to the completion of the 12th grade. 
• Possession of a valid California Class C driver license at the time of appointment. 
• Possession of a California Class B driver license within six months of appointment.
• Possession of a Grade 1 Water Distribution Operator Certification issued by the California State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) is required within one year of appointment.

Water Utility Worker II (in addition to the requirements for Water Utility Worker I):

• Two years of water system maintenance experience equivalent to the Water Utility Worker I in the City of Mountain View.
• Possession of a Grade 1 Water Distribution Operator Certification issued by the California State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB).

Bonus Points

• Possession of a Grade 2 Water Distribution Operator Certification issued by the SWRCB and a Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester’s Certification issued by the American Backflow Prevention Association.

Are We a Match? :

• You have experience in construction or maintenance, working with a variety of tools and machinery.
• You are flexible in your work style and can manage interruptions and changing priorities throughout your day.
• You have a “can-do” attitude and the desire to tackle and learn various water system maintenance techniques.
• You can communicate effectively with your co-workers and members of the community. 
• You can be a supportive and effective member of a cohesive and fast-moving team. 
• You have the ability to work a shift beginning at 6:00 a.m.

Apply Now:

Submit your application and resume online at governmentjobs.com or to the Human Resources Department, City of Mountain View, 500 Castro Street, Mountain View, CA 94041, (650) 903-6309. Please provide a valid email address on your application. This recruitment will close at 5:00 p.m. PST on Friday, March 6, 2026. Postmarks, faxes, emails, and interoffice mail will not be accepted if not received by the close date. Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply early.

Candidates with the most relevant qualifications will be invited to the following process:

• Oral Board Interview Panel (weighted 100%) via video conference (Zoom) to be conducted on Thursday, March 19.
• In-person Department Interview – Select candidates who pass the oral board interview may be invited to meet with staff from the Public Works Department for a more in-depth discussion regarding the position and their qualifications during the week of March 23. 

Fine Print: The selection process includes submitting a 10-year DMV driving history (dated within 90 days). May be required to work varying shifts and days, which may include weekends. Must have the physical ability to bend, pull, push, lift, and carry up to 50 pounds. Pre-employment physical and periodic respiratory exams may be required. For candidates with a commercial license, the Water Utility Worker I/II position is covered by the Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations. Therefore, before final selection, those qualifying candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment/pre-duty drug test. Candidates will not be assigned to a safety-sensitive position if they do not pass the test. Candidates with a disability who may require special assistance in any phase of the application or testing process should advise the Human Resources Division upon submittal of the application. Documentation of the need for accommodation must accompany the request. The City of Mountain View is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Prior to hire, candidates will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment process, including employment verification and a Department of Justice (DOJ) fingerprint check. A conviction history will not necessarily disqualify an applicant from appointment; however, failure to disclose a conviction will result in disqualification or termination. 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.