ABOUT ARCADIA
Nestled along the rolling foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains and Angeles National Forest, Arcadia is a charming, family-oriented community with a population of just over 57,000. Located only 13 miles east from downtown Los Angeles, regional transportation networks like the Metro Gold Line connect Arcadia as a premier residential, shopping, and entertainment destination in the San Gabriel Valley. Arcadia is known for its top-rated schools, iconic landmarks, and serene neighborhoods. Arcadia is an award-winning community having been twice named as the Best City in California in which to Raise Kids and has been recognized as a business-friendly City in Los Angeles County.
With many exciting new developments underway including the downtown revitalization around the Metro A Line Station, new hotels, affordable housing projects, and a thriving regional shopping mall, joined with the conveniences and amenities of a full-service, mid-size city, Arcadia’s “Community of Homes” provides a quality of life that will go Above & Beyond your expectations.
ABOUT US
The City of Arcadia is seeking a skilled and dedicated Water Production Technician to join our team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to showcase your expertise in the water production field while working collaboratively with a team that values insight, creative problem-solving, and teamwork. Integrity, loyalty, and dependability are essential qualities for this position as we rely on your efforts to help provide one of our most vital resources-water-to the community.
At the Arcadia Public Works Services Department, we have a passion for service to our community and a belief that our residents and customers are a priority. We believe that our value lies in what we give and we recognize that our employees are our greatest asset. We are dedicated to excellent, proactive customer service, connecting with our community, finding creative solutions, and innovative thinking.
If you want to join a team that inspires you to "Go Above and Beyond", we invite your application!
DESIRED QUALITIES
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Solution-oriented
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Competent and detail-oriented
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Excellent communication skills
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Excellent Time Management Skills
WHAT WE OFFER
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CalPERS retirement plan
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Three tier monthly benefit allowance of up to:
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City paid Vision Plan for employee and family
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City paid Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, and Long-Term Disability
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Expected salary increases of:
- Tuition reimbursement/advancement upon the completion of probationary period
RECRUITMENT PROCESS AND IMPORTANT DATES
Application Submission Deadline:Application filing period will close at 11:59 PM on Sunday, December 28, 2025
Qualifications Appraisal Interviews (100%):Friday, January 16, 2026 (Tentative)
DEFINITION
Under direction, to operate a full range of heavy and light equipment in repairing and maintaining City streets and rights-of-way and water and sewer systems; and to participate in a variety of skilled and semi-skilled maintenance and repair work involved in the maintenance and repair of streets and City-owned utilities, rights-of-way and properties.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This is the entry level in the Water Production Technician class series. Positions at this level usually perform most of the duties required of the positions at the Water Production Technician II level, but are not expected to function at the same skill level and usually exercise less independent discretion and judgement in matters related to work procedures and methods. Work is usually supervised while in progress and fits an established structure or pattern. Exceptions or changes in procedures are explained in detail as they arise. Since this class is often used as a training class, employees may have only limited or no directly related work experience.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
Exercises no supervision.
EXAMPLES OF IMPORTANT AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Make routine daily inspections of all water production and storage facilities; identify any improper functioning of equipment or operations.
Install, clean, adjust, overhaul, re-build, paint, and operate valves; troubleshoot valves when problems occur within the water distribution system.
Inspect reservoirs, water levels, and telemetry; make adjustments to maintain proper water levels.
Operate, test, maintain, and repair pumps, telemetry system, SCADA system, chlorinating equipment, valves, meters, gauges, and electrical and gas water-pumping equipment.
Prepare detailed reports of performance and condition of pumping facilities.
Perform the chlorinating and testing of pipelines and reservoirs; check chlorine dosage rates; weigh cylinders; record daily usage.
Perform daily check of chlorine residuals in reservoirs; records results.
Make emergency changes of equipment in the event of mechanical failures.
Take samples from wells, reservoirs and private property outlets for chemical analysis and Health Department testing.
Maintain and repair reservoirs and pumping facilities.
Read and work from maps, blueprints, and sketches.
Observe safety precautions regarding traffic control, confined space entry, and power equipment operation.
Respond to customer complaints.
Maintain records and logs; keep charts updated on remote and local recorders; complete reports as necessary.
Read watt-hour meters, water production meters, and other devices.
Perform general maintenance and cleanup duties around water facilities.
Operate a variety of vehicles, tools, and equipment used in the operation and maintenance of water distribution systems.
OTHER JOB RELATED DUTIES
Perform related duties and responsibilities as assigned.
JOB RELATED AND ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
Basic tools, materials, and equipment used in water distribution.
Principles and procedures of record keeping.
Basic mathematical principles.
Safe driving principles and practices.
Skill to:
Learn to operate a wide variety of equipment and tools used in the water production system operation, maintenance, and repair in a safe and effective manner.
Operate a motor vehicle safely.
Perform manual labor for extended periods of time in all types of weather.
Ability to:
Learn operational characteristics of specialized water production system operating equipment.
Learn materials, methods, practices, and equipment used in water pumping, storage, and distribution.
Learn pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes, and regulations.
Learn occupational hazards and standard safety precautions necessary in maintenance and repair work.
Learn to read, interpret, and apply technical information from manuals, drawings, specifications, layouts, blueprints, and schematics.
Ability to:
Perform accurate mathematical calculations.
Prepare and maintain accurate and complete records.
Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Establish, maintain, and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Experience:
One year of experience in performing general construction or mechanical equipment maintenance work which involved the use of hand and power tools and the operation of light trucks.
Training:
Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.
License or Certificate:
Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid class C driver's license with a hazardous material endorsement.
Possession of a Water Treatment Operator Certificate, Grade II, issued by the State of California Department of Health Services.
Special Requirements:
Essential duties require the following physical skills and work environment:
Ability to sit, stand, walk, kneel, crouch, stoop, squat, crawl, twist, climb, push, pull, and lift 100 lbs., distinguish color, and wear protective apparel; exposure to cold, heat, noise, outdoors, vibration, confining work space, chemicals, explosive materials, mechanical hazards, electrical hazards, and traffic hazards; ability to travel to different sites and locations; availability for on-call, stand-by, and emergency call.
Application:
A fully completed online application is required to be submitted. Incomplete, late, emailed, faxed and hard copy applications are not accepted. Resumes are not considered in lieu of the required online employment application. All certificates, resumes, cover letters, and other documents requested by the City for the position advertised, must be uploaded with your online application.
The Selection Process:
Those candidates who are determined to be best qualified based upon the information presented on the application materials will be invited to continue in the selection process which may include a qualifying written or performance evaluation and will include an interview weighted 100%. The City reserves the right to limit the number of interviews conducted. Candidates will be notified via e-mail or telephone if they qualify to move to the next step in the selection process. The interview score will determine ranking on the eligibility list and will remain in effect for one year.
Pre-employment background and medical examinations are additional requirements for hire. Failure on any part of the selection process will result in removal from the recruitment process. Please Note: If you have a disability that may require an accommodation in the selection process, please notify Human Resources in writing when you submit your application.
Please Note: If you have a health or medical condition or a sincerely held religious belief that may require that the City provide you with an accommodation in either the selection process or the performance of your duties, please notify Human Resources in writing when you submit your application.
