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Water System Workers I & II

Company: City of Madera
Location: Madera
Posted on: April 13, 2025

Job Description:

Water System Worker I

The following information provides an overview of the skills, qualities, and qualifications needed for this role.







Salary $43,137.54 - $55,070.45 Annually







Location Corporation Yard, CA










Job Type Full-Time







Department Public Works










Division Water & Sewer Operations







Opening Date 04/10/2025










Closing Date 5/2/2025 3:00 PM Pacific







FLSA Non-Exempt










Bargaining Unit GBU






Overview




Under general supervision, assists in the testing, cleaning, maintenance, inspection, repair, installation, replacement, surface and groundwater treatment, and construction and operation of the City's water systems.; demonstrates a full understanding of all applicable policies, procedures and work methods associated with assigned duties; occasionally assists in the training of lower level Public Works positions; performs other related duties as required.




Primary Responsibilities




The Water System Worker I is the entry level class in the Water System Operator series. Incumbents perform semiskilled and skilled duties in the testing, cleaning, maintenance, inspection, repair, installation replacement, surface and groundwater treatment, distribution, construction and operation of water system infrastructures. This class is distinguished from Water System Operator II in that incumbents of the latter may have lead responsibility. It is distinguished from Public Works Maintenance Worker II, in that it requires skills, knowledge and experience in water system repair, maintenance and installation.




Minimum Qualifications








At least one (1) year of full-time work experience in the testing, cleaning, maintenance, inspection, repair, installation, replacement, construction, distribution and operation of water systems.

A high school diploma or equivalent

Possession of a valid California driver's license, or equivalent license from another issuing government entity.

Possession of a Grade I Water Distribution Operator Certificate








Additional Information




Only those applicants who meet the qualification standards of this position by the application filing deadline will be allowed to participate in the examination process. Examination scores determine standing on Civil Service eligibility lists. The City Manager, upon recommendation of the department head, will make the final selection and appointment from the established eligibility list.

The examination process may consist of the following parts: Application Package Review: Qualifying Only; Oral Interview:100% Weight Value. Candidates must earn a score of 70% or higher to be considered for the eligibility list.
Applicants who require special examination accommodations due to a disability should contact the Human Resources Department five (5) business days prior to any scheduled examination at (559) 661-5404.

Applicants may be eligible for Veteran's Preference Points (5 points) and should attach a DD214 to their employment application for consideration of this preference.





Water System Worker III







Salary $54,548.40 - $69,613.73 Annually







Location Corporation Yard, CA










Job Type Full-Time







Department Public Works










Division Water & Sewer Operations







Opening Date 04/10/2025










Closing Date 5/2/2025 3:00 PM Pacific







FLSA Non-Exempt










Bargaining Unit GBU






Overview




Under general supervision, assists in the testing, cleaning, maintenance, inspection, repair, installation, replacement, surface and groundwater treatment, and construction and operation of the City's water systems; including the operation of complex heavy motorized equipment; demonstrates a full understanding of all applicable policies, procedures and work methods associated with assigned duties; occasionally assists in the training of lower level Public Works positions; performs other related duties as required.




Primary Responsibilities




The Water System Worker III is the advance journey level class in the Water System Operator series. Incumbents perform semiskilled and skilled duties in the testing, cleaning, maintenance, inspection, repair, installation replacement, surface and groundwater treatment, distribution, construction and operation of water system infrastructures or operation of heavy motorized equipment. This classification is distinguished from the next lower level classification of Water System Worker II by the performance of the full range of duties working with minimal supervision and performing the more complex assignments in all areas.




Minimum Qualifications








Must possess the equivalent of three (3) full-time work experience in the testing, cleaning, maintenance, inspection, repair, installation, replacement, construction, distribution and operation of complex heavy equipment.

High school diploma or equivalent

Valid Class B California driver's license

Possession of a Grade II Water Distribution Operator Certificate








Additional Information




Only those applicants who meet the qualification standards of this position by the application filing deadline will be allowed to participate in the examination process. Examination scores determine standing on Civil Service eligibility lists. The City Manager, upon recommendation of the department head, will make the final selection and appointment from the established eligibility list.

The examination process may consist of the following parts: Application Package Review: Qualifying Only; Oral Interview: 100% Weight Value. Candidates must earn a score of 70% or higher to be considered for the eligibility list.

Applicants who require special examination accommodations due to a disability should contact the Human Resources Department five (5) business days prior to any scheduled examination at (559) 661-5404.

Applicants may be eligible for Veteran's Preference Points (5 points) and should attach a DD214 to their employment application for consideration of this preference.
































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Keywords: City of Madera, Merced , Water System Workers I & II, Other , Madera, California

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