The City of Woodland offers a competitive total compensation package including:
- Starting income ranging from $4,202.25 to $6,068.04 per month based on skills, training, certifications and years of experience, with regular, incremental pay increases
- Robust Retirement Program including CalPERS Retirement Plan, Retirement Health Savings Plan, choice of 457 Deferred Comp plans with a 2% City-Paid contribution
- Low-Cost & No-Cost Health Benefits, including choice of CalPERS Medical plans, and City-paid Dental Insurance, Vision insurance and Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Career Development, including City-paid Professional Growth Incentive, City-provided training & professional advancement opportunities
- Home-Life Balance, inclusive work environment and predictable work schedule, as well as paid holiday, vacation, and sick leaves
THE POSITIONTo perform a variety of semi-skilled and skilled tasks in the construction, maintenance, and repair of water lines, sewers, storm drains, and pump stations.
The purpose of this recruitment is to fill multiple vacancies in both the Water Distribution Division and the Sanitary Sewer/Storm Drainage Systems Divisions of the Public Works Department, as well as establish an eligibility list for future vacancies. Initial position/assignment and salary of the selected candidate will be based on previous work experience and valid licenses/certificates.
IDEAL CANDIDATE
The City of Woodland is looking to fill multiple Utilities Maintenance Worker I/II positions in the Public Works Department. The Ideal Candidate for the current vacancy is someone who has a good understanding of all aspects of underground utilities maintenance and repairs and is familiar with the operation of light and heavy equipment. This position requires a “team player” with good interpersonal, time management, and communication skills. Candidate must be able to follow direction and display good judgment, as well as be organized, flexible, approachable, resourceful, and a positive team contributor. Current and valid distribution certifications and Class A/B commercial driver’s license are highly desirable.
Utilities Maintenance Worker I:
This is the entry level class in the Utilities Maintenance Worker series. The Utilities Maintenance Worker I often performs many of the duties required of Utilities Maintenance Worker II but is not expected to have the depth of experience, skill level and certifications of the Utilities Maintenance Worker II. As a result, the Utilities Maintenance Worker I will have fewer opportunities to exercise independent discretion and judgment on matters related to work procedures and methods.
Utilities Maintenance Worker II:
This is the journey level in the Utilities Maintenance Worker series. This class differs from Utilities Maintenance Worker I in that incumbents perform more complex maintenance duties including working independently, exercising judgment, and operating the full range of tools and mechanical equipment related to a specific assignment. The Utilities Maintenance Worker II may also be expected to assist in the oversight and training of less experienced personnel. Positions in this class are flexibly staffed and are normally filled by advancement from level I, or by candidates with prior work experience elsewhere.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
The following are typical illustrations of duties encompassed by the job class; this is not an all-inclusive or limiting list:
Operate a variety of light and moderately heavy construction and maintenance equipment such as a loader, dump truck, water truck, steel rollers, High Velocity Vacuum Cleaner, mole trencher, and rubber-tired tractor with all attachments; Operate a forklift as assigned and trained; Perform general maintenance and repair on water distribution and/or storm and wastewater collection facilities including (but not limited to) installation, testing, and backfill of service laterals
Sanitary Sewer/Storm Assignments
Use the Closed-Circuit Television Truck, sewer cable machine, flush sewer laterals and mains, assist in sewer tap installations, clean storm drain lines and catch basins
Water Distribution Assignments
Assist in water tap installations; Install, remove, and repair water meters, hydrants, service valves, and mainline valves
All Utilities Maintenance Worker I/II
Operate equipment and vehicles with possession of all necessary licenses and certificates; Take meter and gauge readings; Accurately maintain records and reports; Utilize proper safety precautions related to all performed work; Comply with the policies and procedures in the department Injury & Illness Prevention Program (IIPP); Regular, predictable, consistent and timely attendance is an essential function of the position, in that the employee must be present to work on facilities and equipment impacting on the public’s health and safety
OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS
Respond to inquiries from the general public; Prepare as-built sketches when required to convey information to engineering for graphic documentation; Check water meters for proper operation; Troubleshoot registers and repair as necessary; Initiate and discontinue water service to customer accounts as directed; Operate telemetering and flow monitoring equipment; Work cooperatively with others; Perform related duties as assigned; Both assignments will require employees to be “On Call” as needed
QUALIFICATIONS
Utilities Maintenance Worker I
Education:
- Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent.
Experience:
- Requires at least one (1) year of experience in construction or related field.
License and Certificate:
Sanitary Sewer/Storm Assignments
- Grade I Wastewater Collections System Maintenance certificate issued by California Water Environment Association upon permanent employment
Water Distribution Assignments
- Possession of a California State Drinking Water Operator Certification Program (DWOCP) Grade I Water Distribution Operator (D1) upon permanent employment
All Utilities Maintenance Worker I/II
- Possession of a valid California Driver's License
- Class B Driver’s permit and DMV Medical Certification are required within three (3) months of hire
Prior to Permanent Appointment Employee Must Obtain:
- Valid Class B Driver's License with Tank and Air Brake Endorsement
- Work Zone Safety certification issued by the International Municipal Signal Association
- First Aid and CPR certifications
- Competent Person certification
- Confined Space certification
Utilities Maintenance Worker II
Education:
- Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Courses in, or graduation from, the American Public Works Association’s Public Works Institute is desirable.
Experience:
- Requires at least one (1) year of experience performing duties comparable to those of a Utilities Maintenance Worker I.
License and Certificate:
Sanitary Sewer/Storm Drainage Systems Assignment
- Requires possession of Grade II Wastewater Collections System Maintenance certificate issued by California Water Environment Association within 18 months of hire.
- A Pipeline Assessment and Certification Program certificate issued by the National Association of Sewer System Companies (NASSCO) is desirable.
Water Distribution Assignments
- Requires possession of a DWOCP Grade II Water Distribution Operator (D2) certificate upon hire.
APPLICATION
Apply with a City of Woodland application by visiting www.cityofwoodland.gov/employment or the Human Resources Office, City Hall, 300 First Street, 2nd Floor, Woodland, CA 95695 by 5:00 PM on Friday, July 25, 2025. Résumés and cover letters are encouraged but will not be accepted in lieu of the application form. Postmarks will not be accepted.
Review Process: Based on the information provided in the application documents, the best qualified applicants will be invited for further examination. All applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. Depending upon the number of applications received, the examination may consist of an application screening, written and/or practical exam, oral interview or any combination thereof.
If you have a disability that requires accommodation during the selection process, please notify Human Resources at least seven (7) days prior to the event.
Panel interviews are tentatively scheduled for the week of August 4, 2025.
CURRENT SALARY
Utilities Maintenance Worker I
$4,202.25 – 5,363.26 /month
$1,939.50 - $2,475.35 /bi-weekly
Utilities Maintenance Worker II
$4,754.46 - $6,068.04 / month
$2,194.36 - $2,800.63 /bi-weekly
BENEFITS
Future Salary COLAs:
1% increase (eff January 2026)
Retirement:
CalPERS Retirement System (2 % @ 60 formula for Classic CalPERS members and 2% @ 62 formula for new CalPERS members). The City does not participate in social security
Deferred Compensation:
Choice of deferred compensation plans (Traditional and Roth) with 1% City-match. After successful completion of probation, new hires are also eligible for a 2% City contribution.
Medical:
CalPERS Medical Insurance Plans, including HMOs and PPOs. City gives an allowance toward the cost of insurance. Maximum Family Medical Allowance (2025): $2,463.99 per month
Dental/Vision:
City paid Delta Dental and VSP Vision Benefits
LTD/STD:
City paid wage protection for long/short term disabilities
Life Insurance:
City provides $50,000 life insurance policy
Supplemental Benefits:
Voluntary Supplemental Life, Cancer, Accident Only, STD/LTD and Critical Illness insurance, and Flexible Spending Accounts available
Vacation:
6.7 hours per month during first three years of service
Holidays:
12.5 paid holidays (including two floating holidays)
Sick Leave:
8 hours per month
Bilingual Pay:
$200 per month upon certification
Certification Pay:
Additional pay for eligible certifications (up to a total of 4%)
Professional Growth Incentive:
$625 per fiscal year for education or professional activities
The City of Woodland hires only U.S. citizens and individuals lawfully authorized to work in the U.S. The City of Woodland is an Equal Opportunity Employer
