The City of Pomona has an exciting opportunity for three Water Utility Crew Leaders to to join the Water Resources team. The position, under direction, will lead, oversee, and participate in the more complex and difficult work of staff responsible for the maintenance, repair, installation, and construction of the water production and distribution pipeline system and associated appurtenances; operate light, medium, and heavy equipment; and perform a variety of technical tasks relative to assigned areas of responsibility.

The City of Pomona is proud to announce competitive wages and general salary increases for the next three years:

4% increase to the range effective 10/1/2024

4% increase to the range effective 10/1/2025

5% increase to the range effective 10/1/2026

The City currently has three vacancies, two in the Production section and one in the Distribution section of the Water Resources Department. This recruitment will also establish an eligible list for future vacancies in the Production and/or Distribution sections.

Description for Production Section

The Water Production section performs a variety of duties involved in the maintenance, repair, installation, and construction of deep well pumps (work under and operate a well pump rig), vertical & horizontal booster pumps, electric motors, reservoir storage tanks, automated and hydraulic control valves, pump house and facilities, fencing/security, brush clearance, ground water recharge basins and other duties as needed in the Production section.

Description for Distribution Section

The Water Distribution section performs a variety of duties involved in the maintenance, repair, installation, and construction of the water distribution pipeline system and associated appurtenances.

Education and Experience

High school diploma or GED equivalency, supplemented by training in skilled heavy equipment operation.
Four years of experience as a Water Utility Worker which includes three years of experience operating heavy equipment.

License or Certificate

Must possess a valid drivers license with a good driving record.
Production Section: Must possess or obtain a valid CA Class “A” driver’s license with air brake and tanker endorsements within six (6) months of employment.
Distribution Section: Must possess or obtain a valid CA Class “B” driver’s license with air brake and tanker endorsements within six (6) months of employment.
Must possess a Grade II Water Distribution Operator Certificate at the time of application.
Must possess or obtain CPR, First Aid, Respirator, Confined Space, Trench Shoring, Forklift, and Hazwoper certificates within one (1) year from date of employment.

Depending upon assignment:

Must posses or obtain a Crane Certificate of Competency within six (6) months of employment.
Must possess or obtain a Leak Detection, Pressure Regulating Valve, and Buried Infrastructure Locating Certificates of Competency within six (6) months of employment.

Essential Duties

Lead, plan, and review the work of staff responsible for the maintenance, repair, installation, and construction of the water production and distribution pipeline system, associated appurtenances, and operating light, medium, and heavy equipment.

Supervise the use of and operate a wide variety of light, medium and heavy equipment including backhoes, cranes, skiploaders, dump trucks, semi-tractor trailers, water wagons, forklifts, welding trucks, hammers and compressors.

Install, renew, and disconnect water services; repair service leaks; install and repair mains, laterals, valves, and fittings; install and repair hydrants; read, replace, repair, and rebuild water meters; turn on and off main line valves, hydrants, and fire service lines; install tanker meters to hydrants; exercise valves and hydrants.

Raise vault lids and value caps; form, pour, and finish concrete around hydrants in alleys and sidewalks and around meter boxes; lay asphalt; install and repair fences and gates; install shoring in ditches.

Operate a variety of technical, hydraulic, pneumatic, or motorized equipment used to maintain or operate water systems.

Monitor, analyze, evaluate, and maintain mechanical operation of equipment used to produce, distribute, or treat potable and recycled water.

Read and work from maps, blueprints, and sketches; draw maps and record measurements.

Estimate time, material, and equipment required for assigned jobs; requisition materials as required; order parts as necessary and ensure parts ordered are received in a timely fashion.

Observe safety precautions regarding traffic control, confined space, trenching, excavating, and power equipment operation.

Maintain records and logs; complete reports as necessary.

Train assigned employees including in the areas of work methods, techniques, and the use and operation of equipment.

Verify work of assigned employees for accuracy, proper work methods, and techniques.

Ensure the adherence with applicable standards and specifications; maintain cleanliness of work area and tools.

Ensure adherence to safe work practices and procedures.

Respond to public inquiries in a courteous manner; provide information within the area of assignment; resolve complaints in an efficient and timely manner.

Perform the full range of duties in the assigned area of work.

Repair and patch streets by sweeping surfaces, loading asphalt, and raking, shoveling, and rolling asphalt.

Remove concrete with front loader and jack hammer.

Perform emergency work such as road closures, street failures, and drain work.

Set up traffic control equipment; direct traffic in the street during construction projects.

Perform related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

To Apply

To review the full job flyer and to apply, please click here. A review of applications will be done on a continuous basis until a sufficient number of qualified applications are received. This recruitment may close at any time without further notice.

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