Job Details
Salary : $83,534.88 - $101,547.68 Annually
Location : Fremont, CA
Job Type: Regular, Full-Time
Job Number: 24-10
Department: Operations and Maintenance
Division: Distribution Maintenance
Opening Date: 04/22/2024
Closing Date: 5/3/2024 5:36 PM Pacific
The Alameda County Water District located in Fremont, CA is seeking to fill current and anticipated Utility Worker vacancies. These positions work as part of a field crew performing varied physical labor and semi-skilled tasks related to the construction, maintenance and repair of water system facilities and equipment, including installing and repairing water mains, service lines, fire hydrants and meters.
The current vacancy will be filled at the Utility Worker I level ($40.16-$48.82 hourly). Successful employees are expected to promote to a Utility Worker II ($44.62-$54.24 hourly) after approximately three years of effective performance.
Examples of Duties
Utility Worker I is the first level in the Utility Worker series. Under close to general supervision, incumbents perform manual labor requiring a moderate degree of manipulative skill and use of independent judgment and initiative; learn and perform basic construction, installation, maintenance and repair duties relative to the District's underground water distribution system; and safely operate a variety of mechanical equipment and hand and power tools in support of these activities.
The Ideal Candidate will possess:
- Underground maintenance and construction experience, ideally related to the water industry.
- A Distribution license (D1)
- Class A driver's license
- A strong work ethic
TYPICAL EXAMPLES OF DUTIES MAY INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING:
Works on utility crews installing and repairing mains, service lines, fire hydrants, meters, and other appurtenances; performs other duties related to the construction and maintenance of District property.
Performs physical labor including, manual digging using a shovel and bar, assisting with rigging and placement of heavy materials and equipment, loading and unloading materials, supplies, and equipment at the job site and/or in the yard, assisting with measuring, painting, or chalking areas to be excavated, guiding the maneuvering of truck(s) at the job site, mixing and shoveling concrete mixture into place, tampering and/or operating vibrators to ensure proper distribution of aggregate, and replacing and/or installing concrete around fire hydrants, manhole covers, gate pots, meter boxes, and related fixtures.
Assists in preparing the work site and ensuring that materials and tools are available as needed; returns tools and equipment to their proper place; helps keep tools and supplies in a clean and orderly manner on the job; cleans the work area after the job is completed.
Performs emergency off-hour repair work and stand-by duties on a scheduled rotating basis.
Observes proper safety precautions; maintains tools, supplies, equipment, and the work site in a safe condition; learns to install shoring in trenches as directed; sets up and places traffic warning devices and barricades.
Learns and safely operates a variety of equipment including light and heavy trucks with trailers, vacuum excavators, front-end loaders, asphalt concrete saws, compressors, tapping machines, valve machines, jackhammers, pipe cutters, and a wide variety of other hand, hydraulic, power tools, and equipment common to pipeline work.
Taps water mains; installs ductile iron, steel, copper, or plastic service lines; installs industrial, commercial, or residential water meters.
Locates valves, meters, hydrants, and related appurtenances from maps, drawings, electronic locating devices, and sketches; installs and performs minor repairs to hydrants, valves, meters, pressure regulators, and related equipment.
As assigned, learns to clean, repair, test, replace, and adjust various types of water meters and related metering and control instruments in the shop and in the field; at the discretion of the supervisor, may work independently while doing field maintenance of meters.
Locates and reads meters by-passed by regular meter reader; may fill-in for regular meter reader.
Completes standardized forms, maintains simple records, and completes job documents accurately, completely, and in a timely manner; may assist in disinfecting and flushing the distribution system and take verification bacteria samples.
May be used to augment gardening staff during peak periods.
If certified, may perform backflow testing and repair.
Performs other related work as required.
Typical QualificationsEducation and Experience - Possession of a high school diploma or its equivalent; and six (6) months experience performing heavy manual labor in a construction, maintenance, or industrial environment.
Additional Requirements: - Must possess a valid California driver's license and have a satisfactory driving record. - Must acquire and maintain an unrestricted California Commercial Class A driver's license within six months of appointment to this classification. Failure to obtain a Class A license will result in termination of employment. - Must obtain a Grade 1 Water Distribution Operator's certificate within eighteen (18) months of appointment to this classification. Failure to obtain a Grade 1 Water Distribution Operator's Certificate within eighteen (18) months will result in termination of employment.
Selection Procedure SELECTION PROCEDURE:
1) Application materials must be submitted online at www.acwd.org by 5:00 p.m. on Friday May 3, 2024. Application materials must include a completed Alameda County Water District Employment application and Supplemental Questionnaire. Incomplete applications will not be given further consideration.
2) Candidates that possess the minimum qualifications will be invited to a written exam. Top-scoring candidates following the exam will be invited to the hands-on performance exam. Top-scoring candidates following the performance exam will be invited to an interview panel tentatively.
3) Candidates passing the interview panel will be ranked on an employment list for further consideration. Top-ranking candidates will be invited to a personal interview with the hiring Supervisor.
4) Employment offers are normally made following conduct of reference checks and are always contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment physical exam, and a security background check. Employment is made contingent upon verification of identity and legal right to work in the U.S.A. pursuant to federal law, and the signing of a loyalty oath, pursuant to state law.
5) Represented employee applicants receive promotional consideration consistent with the provisions of the MOU
Health Insurance: Coverage is provided through the PERS Health program. Employees will contribute 0.25% of salary towards their medical benefits. The employee medical deductions shall not occur in the paycheck in which Union dues are withdrawn.
Dental and Vision: Coverage for the employee and eligible dependents is fully paid by the District.
Retirement: California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) benefit depends on whether the employee is a "new" member or "classic" member under state law.
Classic member: Employee who is a member of PERS or reciprocal agency within six months of hire at ACWD. 2.5% @ 55 with 8% employee contribution. $5000 Retired Death Benefit, 3% Annual Cost-of-Living Allowance Increase, Post-Retirement Survivor Allowance to Continue After Remarriage, Pre-Retirement Death Benefits to Continue After Remarriage of Survivor, Additional Opportunity to Elect 1959 Survivor Benefits, 1959 Survivor Benefit Level 4, Unused Sick Leave Credit, Public Service Credit for Peace Corps, AmeriCorps VISTA, or AmeriCorps Service, Military Service Credit as Public Service, Final Compensation 1 Year, Post-Retirement Survivor Allowance, Prior Service. The District picks up 2.5% of the CalPERS retirement contribution.
New member: Employees hired after 12/31/12 who were not members of PERS or a reciprocal agency within the last six months of hire at ACWD. 2% @ 62 with 7% employee contribution. Effective 7/1/23 PEPRA employee contributions will increase to 7.75%. $5000 Retired Death Benefit, 1959 Survivor Benefit Level 4, 3% Annual Cost-of-Living Allowance Increase, Additional Opportunity to Elect 1959 Survivor Benefits, Final Compensation 3 Years, Military Service Credit as Public Service, Post-Retirement Survivor Allowance, Post-Retirement Survivor Allowance to Continue After Remarriage, Pre-Retirement Death Benefits to Continue After Remarriage of Survivor, Pre-Retirement Option 2W Death Benefit, Prior Service, Public Service Credit for Peace Corps, AmeriCorps VISTA, or AmeriCorps Service, Unused Sick Leave Credit.
Social Security/Medicare: The District does not participate in Social Security, but provides a 1.45% matching Medicare contribution.
Retiree Health Benefits: Coverage is provided through the CalPERS Health program. The District's contribution for retiree coverage shall be the PEMHCA minimum contribution as determined by CalPERS on an annual basis. Please refer to the Memorandum of Understanding for various eligibility and plan details.
Employees hired on or after January 1, 2019 will receive a defined-contribution benefit into a retiree health savings account. Life Insurance: The District provides Basic Life Insurance and Basic AD&D Insurance of one times your annual salary to a maximum of $150,000. There is no cost to the employee for this insurance.
Long Term Disability: The District provides you with Long Term Disability Income Insurance of 66 2/3% of monthly earnings with a maximum monthly benefit up to $7,000.
Short Term Disability: Coverage is provided through the District for employees working a minimum of 20 hours per week at 66 2/3% of base weekly earnings for the first 12 weeks up to a weekly benefit maximum of $1,650.
Deferred Compensation: Optional deferred income plans allowing tax sheltering of current income and payment later as supplemental retirement income.
Vacation: 10 days first year, increasing to 25 days after 20 years.
Holidays: 11 days per year, plus 4 Floating Holidays per fiscal year.
Sick Leave: 12 days per year plus 30 hours/year Medical Appointment Leave.
Employee Assistance Program: Up to 6 sessions for employees and family members for professional consultation and short-term counseling for personal problems.
Tuition Reimbursement: The District will reimburse 100% of the total tuition and textbook costs incurred in taking courses outside of normal working hours related to District employment up to an annual maximum of $5,250.
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Please describe your experience in all faucets of construction, particular any underground construction regarding excavation, pipe repair of any kind?
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Please describe any work experience that involved working as a team to complete job tasks.
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Please describe any work experience you may have involving overtime and call outs to work in emergencies.
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Please describe any work experience involving the use of heavy equipment, large hand tools or specialized equipment you may have?
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