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JOB DESCRIPTION
Water Maintenance Worker, Senior
Date
Prepared:
Date Revised:
March 2014
July 2020
July 2025
May 2026
Class Code: 7925
SUMMARY: Under general supervision, performs various functions in support of the City’s water system.
Work responsibilities extend to providing work direction to less experienced work crews.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: -- 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:
• Provides work crews with work direction; prepares and reviews field documentation and inputs data for completed work projects.
• Participates in the planning and scheduling of work projects as well as future projects. • Performs underground marking of utility services; performs water service turn off/on; locates water lines.
• Collects water samples; monitors chlorine residual levels. • Responds to customer issues regarding water quality.
• Performs confined space entry with a gas monitor.
• Performs hot taps; exercises valves; operates various heavy motorized vehicles and equipment. • May work on a water construction and/or production work crew. • May performs meter reading for utility billing.
• Assists other City work crews as requested.
• Performs standby duties for after hours or emergency situations. • Supports the relationship between the City of Vernon and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with visitors and City staff; maintains confidentiality of work-related issues and City information; performs other duties as required or assigned.
When assigned to Construction:
• Conducts water flow studies with fire hydrants for system and flow pressure. • Collects reads from well sites and pumping plants.
• Installs new water service; breaks out and excavates asphalt, concrete and dirt; repairs water leaks and fire hydrants.
When assigned to Production:
• Collects reads from well sites and pumping plants; inputs data and prepares daily, monthly and annual water production reports.
• Inspects, maintains and repairs wells, boosters and motors.
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• Transfers chlorine; inspects, maintains and repairs chlorine pumping equipment; conducts facility inspections.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education, Training and Experience Guidelines:
High School Diploma or GED equivalent; AND four years of water maintenance and repair experience.
Knowledge of:
• City organization, operations, policies, and procedures. • Principles and practices of effective employee supervision. • Principles and practices of water distribution system maintenance and repair. • Troubleshooting methods and practices.
• Valves, fire hydrants, domestic and fire services.
• Concrete and asphalt repair methods and practices.
• Layout of the City’s water system.
• Water main, fire hydrant and domestic line maps.
• Traffic control methods and procedures.
• Customer service standards and protocols.
Skill in:
• Using power and hand tools.
• Operating various motorized vehicles and heavy equipment including cranes, boom truck and backhoe.
• Reading and understanding plans and stations.
• Following verbal and written instructions and procedures. • Communicating effectively verbally and in writing.
• Dealing tactfully and courteously with the public.
• Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with supervisors, co-workers, vendors, sales representatives and contractors.
LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
A valid California State Class B Commercial Driver’s License.
California Water Distribution Operator Grade D2 certification is required.
In addition, when assigned to Construction:
California Water Distribution Operator Grade D3 certification is desired.
In addition, when assigned to Production:
California Water Treatment Operator Garde T1 certification is desired.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
Work is performed off site and in an outdoor work environment. May be exposed to dangerous machinery, extreme weather conditions, hazardous chemicals and infectious diseases. May be required to climb ladders. May be required to work in trenches or confined spaces. May be required to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds.
Pursuant to California Government Code §3100, all public employees are required to serve as disaster service workers subject to such disaster service activities as may be assigned to them by their supervisors or by law.
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JOB SERIES
Water Operations Trainee
Water Maintenance Worker
Water Maintenance Worker, Senior
Water Maintenance Worker, Lead – Construction
Water Maintenance Worker, Lead - Production
Water Supervisor
Water Superintendent