MONTHLY SALARY: $4,621 - $5,617

FINAL FILING DEADLINE: SUNDAY, JULY 28, 2024, 11:59 P.M. OR WHEN WE RECEIVE THE FIRST 100 QUALIFIED APPLICATIONS, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST

THIS RECRUITMENT IS TO FILL ONE FULL-TIME VACANCY IN THE VERNON PUBLIC UTILITIES DEPARTMENT AND TO ESTABLISH AN ELIGIBILITY LIST TO BE USED FOR FUTURE VACANCIES.

SUMMARY: Under close supervision, to learn and assist in performing water system maintenance and repair work, operational activities and related tasks as required. Performs routine manual labor involving minor construction, maintenance, repair activities and a wide variety of tasks in the inspection, monitoring, installation, and repair of City water distribution systems and facilities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Assists with the installation of new fire hydrants, water service and fire service connections; break out and excavates, removes asphalt, concrete, and dirt; set up and removal of traffic control.
Operates various heavy equipment and motorized vehicles.
Assists with the repair and maintenance of water service connections, upgrades, and meter replacement.
Assists with water service turn off and turn on activities. Assists with the repair and maintenance of fire hydrants.
Assists and performs confined space entry to water service vaults, reservoirs, and stormwater sumps.
Assists with water distribution system leak repairs and maintenance activities; fire hydrant flushing and main line valve exercising programs.
Assists with the repair and maintenance of water production wells, booster pumps, reservoirs, and water facilities.
Assists with a variety of routine maintenance and repair activities at well and pumping plant facilities such as grounds maintenance, trash removal, weed removal, weed spraying; clean, prep and paint wells, and booster pumps/pipping.
Assists in performing routine water facility inspections., inspects chlorine pumps, production wells and booster pumps; monitors chlorine levels; collects water and electric reads, inputs data and prepares daily, monthly, and annual water production reports. Assists with after-hour emergency calls as needed.
Assists in responding to Dig Alert tickets; updates logs; extracts information and inputs data into computer systems.
Assists in updating records and advising supervisor of any materials that need to be ordered.
Digs and back-fills excavations using manual and/or powered tools and equipment.
Stocks inventory supplies; inspects tools and City vehicles to ensure they are clean and in safe working order.
Performs meter reading for utility billing. Provides manual assistance to semi-skilled and skilled workers.
Loads and unloads materials, equipment, and supplies. Installs barricades and flashers for public safety purposes.
Works with others while engaged in emergency repair and restoration activities.
Assists with and performs daily equipment inspections and routine preventive maintenance of equipment.
Contributes to a safety conscious work environment by closely following City, State and industry established general and standard water operating procedures, subscribing to industry best practices, and complying with regulatory requirements.
May assist in the operation of light to medium trucks, skip loaders, pavement breakers, and power equipment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Training and Experience Guidelines: High School diploma or GED; AND One year of construction, or repair and maintenance of mechanical equipment and machinery, underground utility installation, or water distribution systems repair and maintenance work experience. One year of college level course work or trade school in water distribution, water treatment, or related field may be substituted for one year of experience.

LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: A valid California State Driver’s License is required.

SELECTION PROCESS: Completed application packets will be reviewed and only the first 100 qualified applicants whose qualifications best meet or exceed the requirements of the position and needs of the City, will be invited to participate further in the selection process, which may include a written exam and a virtual panel interview scheduled. Candidates must be specific and complete in describing their qualifications for the position. Failure to state all pertinent information or include required attachments may lead to elimination from consideration. Selected candidate(s) subject to drug testing. Applications must be submitted online. If you submit multiple applications, only the most recent application will be considered. Stating "see resume" is not an acceptable substitution for a completed application. To view the complete job description, please visit our website at www.cityofvernon.org. It is the applicant’s responsibility to notify the Human Resources Department of any changes to their contact information.

CITY OF VERNON - HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT
Lisette Grizzelle, Senior Human Resources Analyst
lgrizzelle@cityofvernon.org - (323) 583-8811, ext. 166

The City of Vernon is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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Water Operations Trainee