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THE POSITION

This is a management classification allocated to the Utilities Division of the Public Works Department reporting to the Utilities Operations and Maintenance Manager. The Utilities Operations and Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for the operation of the City's water, sewer and storm water systems, including the sewer collection system, and performs responsible supervisory and management in support of the Utilities Division's goals and objectives. The position is also responsible for assisting the Utilities Operations and Maintenance Manager in the overall planning, administration, and management of Utilities Operations and Maintenance functions. This position is distinguished from the Utilities Operations and Maintenance Manger position by the latter position's overall responsibility for the management and administration of the City's water distribution and sewer collection systems, the Storekeeper position, and administrative and clerical staff.
 
DEFINITION
Under general direction, to supervise, plan, schedule, and review activities related to the operations and maintenance of the City's water, sewer and storm water systems including transmission, distribution, storage and pump facilities, sewer and storm water pump facilities, and sewer collection system.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This is a management classification allocated to the Utilities Division of the Public Works Department reporting to the Utilities Operations and Maintenance Manager. The Utilities Operations and Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for the operation of the City's water, sewer and storm water systems, including the sewer collection system, and performs responsible supervisory and management in support of the Utilities Division's goals and objectives.  This position is distinguished from the Utilities Operations and Maintenance Manger position by the latter position's overall responsibility for the management and administration of the City's water distribution and sewer collection systems, the Storekeeper position, and administrative and clerical staff.

This position serves as a Shift Operator for the City's water system, and, in the absence of the Utilities Operations and Maintenance Manager, may be designated as the Chief Operator.
 

Minimum Qualifications

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
Any combination of experience and training that could likely provide the required knowledge and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to qualify is:

Experience: Four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in the operations and maintenance of a water system including one (1) year of responsible supervisory or lead position experience in a distribution system classified as a D3 system or higher by the California Department of Health Services.

Education: Completion of twelfth grade or possession of GED, supplemented by college course work related to potable water, water distribution, wastewater collection, recycled water distribution, or a science field. Possession of an Associate's Degree in water distribution, wastewater collection, recycled water distribution, or in a science field may be substituted for the required coursework.

License or Certificate:Requires possession and maintenance of a valid Water Distribution Operator D4 Certificate issued by the California Department of Health Services, 

Possession and maintenance of valid Water Distribution D3 Certification issued by the California Department of Health Services with the ability to obtain a D4 Certification within eighteen (18) months of appointment to the position AND possession of a bachelor's degree in an engineering or science field,

Possession and maintenance of a valid Class C California Driver's License.

Supplemental Information

PROBATIONARY PERIOD: One (1) Year

Candidates must submit a completed City of Hayward job application, certification and responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire which fully describe the nature of their professional experience and qualifications.  Be sure to scan and attach a copy of your valid Water Distribution Operator D4 Certificate issued by California Department of Health Services OR a valid Water Distribution D3 Certification issued by the California Department of Health Services (D4 Certification to be obtained within 18 months of appointment to the position) to your on-line application; certificates may also be emailed to employment@hayward-ca.gov no later than 5:00PM on Tuesday, December 15, 2020.  Applications submitted without all required materials will not be considered.

Based on the information provided, employment applications will be reviewed for minimum qualifications.  Those best qualified may be invited to the next phase of the process, which may include an oral, practical, written examination and/or supplemental questionnaires reviewed by subject matter experts.

The examination process will result in a ranked eligible register of candidates for hiring consideration by the department derived from any of the exam processes mentioned above.  Actual hire depends on success in the departmental selection process.

Candidates under final consideration for employment with the City should expect to undergo an employment background/reference check that may include, but is not limited to: employment history, confirmation of educational credentials and degrees, licenses including driver's license, registrations, certificates, and other credentials as part of the appointment process. Some positions, depending on the nature of the work, also require a credit check and a review of Summary Criminal History obtained from the State Department of Justice through Live Scan Fingerprinting.

Applicants will be notified electronically via Government Jobs as to their status in the selection process.  It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure they can receive email notice from Neogov/Government Jobs and the City of Hayward.

Candidates are encouraged to apply online at www.hayward-ca.gov under the Current Vacancies tab or at www.GovernmentJobs.com.  Paper applications can be obtained byemailing the Human Resources Department at employment@haywar-ca.gov. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. 

Under general supervision of the Public Works Director and or the Public Works Lead, this classification works primarily in the Public Works Department and performs a variety of duties essential to the maintenance of the City.

We invite you to join the Facilities Maintenance team in our quest to improve the quality of life for the residents and visitors of Menlo Park.  Your new “office” will stretch from the bay to the foothills. Join a team that takes pride in maintaining the City’s 21 facilities.  Your typical day starts at noon and ends at 9:30PM.  Bring your positive attitude and customer service skills to a team that gets the job done safely and efficiently.   If you value teamwork and want to have a meaningful impact in the community, apply today!

For all job descriptions, including examples of typical job functions and qualifying knowledge, skills, and abilities, please clicking on the Job Description link.

Want to work with dedicated hardworking people like yourself to make a difference in the community?

The City of San Bruno is recruiting for a Public Works Maintenance Worker I/II. We are searching for a highly motivated and hard-working, independent individual capable of working in a team-oriented environment. The Public Works Department is looking for a candidate that has a desire to learn a variety of maintenance tasks and has an interest in long-term professional development.  

The successful candidate will have the ability to perform skilled maintenance, construction, and repair work in the area of work assigned; perform heavy manual tasks; work safely and adhere to established safety principles and practices; communicate effectively verbally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other departments and the public; work effectively in the absence of close supervision; operate a variety of vehicles and equipment in a safe and effective manner; read and interpret basic maps and blueprints; understand and carry out written and oral instructions.

In addition to graduation from high school and possession of, or ability to obtain and maintain, a valid California driver’s license and a Commercial Driver’s License certification (class B license) by completion of probationary period, the ideal candidate will possess a positive attitude and maintain a successful track record of the following:

• Experience working in a construction or maintenance field with knowledge of tools.
• Conveying information and ideas clearly and concisely to individuals or groups in an engaging manner that helps them understand and retain the message; listening actively to others.
• Actively identifying new areas for learning; regularly creating and taking advantage of learning opportunities; using newly gained knowledge and skill on the job and learning through their application.
• Working cooperatively with others to help a team or work group achieve its goals.
• Maintaining effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work responsibilities or environment (e.g., people, processes, structure, or culture); adjusting effectively to change by exploring the benefits, trying new approaches, and collaborating with others to make the change successful.
• Placing a high priority on the (internal or external) customer’s perspective when making decisions and taking action; implementing service practices that meet the customers’ and own organization’s needs.
• Assimilating and applying new job-related information in a timely manner.
• Taking full advantage of opportunities to receive and explore feedback about own performance (from assessments, managers, coworkers, internal/external partners, or customers); responding favorably to feedback and using it constructively to take action to improve knowledge, skills, behavior, and impact on others.
• Accomplishing tasks by considering all areas involved, no matter how detailed; showing concern for all aspects of the job; accurately checking processes and tasks; being watchful over a period of time.

This recruitment is being conducted to fill one current Public Works Maintenance Worker vacancy and may be used to fill future full-time vacancies as they occur during the active status of the employment list.  For a full, detailed class specification, click HERE.

Check out our excellent benefits!

• CalPERS retirement formula of 2.7% @ 55 for classic members or 2% @ 62 for new members
• Annual accruals of 10-23 vacation days based on years of service, 14.5 holidays and 12 sick days
• Opportunity for bilingual incentive pay up to 2.5%
• Matching deferred compensation of up to $300 per year calculated on a biweekly basis
• Medical, dental and vision benefits provided with employee contribution
• Life Insurance equal to one year’s annual salary provided at no cost
• Long-term disability insurance provided at no cost
• Home loan assistance program
• Section 125 Flexible Benefit Plan
• Tuition reimbursement

Salary:  Maintenance Worker I:  $55,368 - $67,932 Annually 

              Maintenance Worker II: $63,660- $78,132 Annually  

How to Apply

Applications may be submitted online at www.calopps.org. Please submit your application by 5:00 pm on December 4, 2020. The City of San Bruno utilizes a merit-based selection system. Such a system is competitive and based on broad outreach efforts and equal opportunity for qualified applicants to take part in a process designed to determine the qualifications, fitness and ability of competitors to perform duties of the vacant position.

For further information or questions regarding this position, please contact Human Resources at (650) 616-7055 or hr@sanbruno.ca.gov.

What happens next?

• We will review your application and all supplemental materials to select the best qualified applicants to continue in the process. Screening will include a review of minimum qualifications, application appraisal rating of education, training and experience and relevance of background qualifications related to the target job as well as supplemental questions if applicable.
• Applicants selected to move forward in the process may be asked to participate in any combination of the following (at any phase of the selection process): a written examination, job related exercise, physical test or job simulation, phone interview, in-person or video interview(s), and/or web-based testing.
• The final phase of the selection process is the probationary period, which in most cases is one year, depending on your classification.

Filing Deadline: Friday, December 4, 2020 at 5:00pm

Reasonable Accommodations: The City of San Bruno Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the selection process to accommodate disabled applicants. Individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation in the process must inform the HR Department before the interview date by calling (650) 616-7055.

The City of San Bruno is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and provides equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws in its employment actions, decisions, policies and practices. 

The City of Seal Beach Public Works Department currently has one vacancy for a Water Operator.

DEFINITION:

Under general supervision, plans, performs maintenance and repair work of the City’s water and sewer systems; and does related work as required.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

The Water Operator is the entry-level class in the water services series. Incumbents learn and perform a variety of semi-skilled duties in the construction, operation, maintenance, and repair of the City’s potable water distribution and wastewater collection systems, equipment, and facilities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed.  The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the class.

1. Inspects and maintains water and sewer pump stations, boosters and CL2 equipment; analyzes, treats, monitors, and records water quality; tabulates flow rates to maintain proper reservoir levels; analyzes chlorine residual tests and makes adjustments.

2. Measures monthly well levels; acquires well samples for lab testing; operates SCADA monitoring equipment.

3. Performs water meter testing, repair, change outs, and meter box related maintenance; may tabulate flow rates to check for accuracy.

4. Manages pumping station engine servicing as needed; services and maintains system pumps and chlorine dosing apparatus.

5. Assists with testing and repair or backflow prevention devices according to County regulations.

6.  Performs hydrant flushing program; repairs hydrants and exercises valves.

7. Handles water quality complaints and records in log book; provides data for State report.

8. Performs water main maintenance; exercises valves; repairs breaks and leaks; monitors blow-off and air relief; marks for USA tickets; inspects installation of new water lines and mains.

9. Performs sewer system maintenance; operating combination trucks, CCTV equipment, manhole adjusting, collection system cleaning, pump station maintenance and collections system trouble shooting.

10. Operates a variety of equipment and tools such as loaders, backhoes, bobcat, forklift, pneumatic tools, jackhammers, and tampers.

11. Performs sewer rounds and station and collection system maintenance.

12. Conducts upkeep at water well and reservoir sites; makes repairs to facilities.

13. Maintains records and logs of daily activities.

14. Responds to emergency calls as needed.

Under general supervision, the Maintenance Worker is assigned to the Streets and Sewers Division of the Public Works Department and is responsible for performing a variety of skilled and semi-skilled tasks and operating power-driven road maintenance or construction equipment and trucks.

Examples of duties include:

• Operation and maintenance of power-driven street, sewer, and construction equipment
• Cleaning of sewer lines and storm drains
• Performance of concrete work and other construction and street resurfacing projects

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