Water Utility Worker II

DUTIES SUMMARY

 

Under general supervision, to assist the Water Quality Lead Worker in collection of water samples; monitoring water quality throughout the Department’s water production distribution system; assist in backflow prevention testing and inspection; answer customer water quality complaints; conduct routine and special water system fire hydrant flushing; and perform related work as required.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

 

The class of Water Quality Worker II is the journey level in the Water Quality Series. Direction is received from the Water Quality Lead Worker and Supervision is received from the Water Quality Control Officer. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

An employee within this classification may be designated as a “key responder” and as such shall be required to respond to non-normal working hour emergency operational conditions.

Education:      Graduation from high school or GED/equivalent.

                    And

Experience:     Two (2) years of water utility experience or a closely related field.

                       And

Certificates:     Must obtain and maintain both a California State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) Water Treatment Operator Grade 1 certificate and a California State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) Water Distribution Operator Grade 2 within 24 months of appointment to this position.      

                              And

Possession of a valid California Class “C” driver’s license required upon application. Note: For out-of-state applicants, a valid driver’s license is required and a valid California Class “C” driver’s license must be obtained within ten (10) days of appointment (CA Vehicle Code 12505c).

PHYSICAL TASKS AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

Work involves exposure to potential physical harm, hazardous chemicals, and infectious disease. There is frequent need to stand, sit, stoop, walk, and perform other similar actions during the course of the workday. Employee accommodations for physical or mental disabilities will be considered on a case-by-case basis. 

Incumbents require sufficient mobility to work in the field of varying weather conditions, lift up to 75 pounds in normal duties, and work under moderate to high stress conditions. Must be able to see in the normal visual range with or without correction. Must be able to hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.  Employee accommodations for physical or mental disabilities will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Salary: $32.3961 to $41.4697 hourly

Apply online at: www.sbmwd.org

Recruitment opens 11/3/2025 and closes 11/30/2025

EEO/ADA (909)453-6091