Website City of San José
Requisition Number: 2300586
Salary Range: Water Systems Assistant Operator I: $66,310.400 – $80,766.40 Annually
AND Water Systems Assistant Operator II: $71,302.40 – $86,881.60 Annually
Application Deadline: May 15, 2023
Water Systems Assistant Operator I-II – Environmental Services Department – (2300586)
About the Department
The Environmental Services Department (ESD) is a national leader in pollution prevention, watershed protection, utility service provision, and climate action. Together, ESD employees positively impact every resident and business in San Jose.
Our department is an exceptional place to start or grow your career. We have a supportive leadership team, numerous professional growth opportunities, and an inclusive workplace culture that is welcoming of your talents! We offer an array of meaningful career paths and value flexibility – offering hybrid work and alternative work schedules in select roles. Additionally, the City offers excellent health and pension benefits, as well as 15 paid holidays!
To learn more about ESD, follow @sjenvironment on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram and San Jose Environmental Services on LinkedIn.
Positions & Duties
About the Water Resources Division
ESD’s Water Resources Division brings together engineers, operations and maintenance, technical, and program staff to supply clean water to over 100,000 customers and recycled water to more than 850 customers; in addition, we lead conservation efforts to preserve our region’s precious drinking water supply. You can contribute to the local community by joining us in meaningful and important work focusing on water supply, resource sustainability, customer outreach, and infrastructure reliability. We are a small, but fun, division of ESD located in South San José.
The Water Resources Division is comprised of three sections: Potable Water Supply and Engineering (Municipal Water System), Water Recycling (South Bay Water Recycling), and Operations and Maintenance.
Please note that applications are currently not accepted through CalOpps or any other third-party job board application system. To apply, applicants must complete an application via the City of San Jose’s website at www.sanjoseca.gov/citycareers.
Salary Information:
Water Systems Assistant Operator I annual salary range is $66,310.400 – $80,766.40
Water Systems Assistant Operator II annual salary range is $71,302.40 – $86,881.60
The actual salary shall be determined by the final candidate’s qualifications and experience
The Water Resources Division is looking to fill one (1) position in its Operations and Maintenance section. The position performs day-to-day field operations of potable and recycled water systems in a training capacity. Duties include water meter reading, water sampling, maintaining group pump stations and reservoirs, and testing and replacement of water meters and valves in accordance with the regulations of the California State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) or successor agency. Performs other duties as assigned
Incumbents in this class are in a training capacity and must satisfy certification and on-the-job training requirements. Depending on the workgroup, assignments will be made to any shift needed for an around-the-clock operation. Incumbents must also be available for work on Saturdays, Sundays, and Holidays. Water Systems Assistant Operator II may work standby duty as needed.
The incumbents in these classifications may be required to comply with the Municipal Water Systems Standby Policy which includes responding to system emergencies within 45 minutes upon notification
Typical duties include but not limited to the following:
Turning water services on and off at the customer’s premises.
Maintain water systems property and equipment by painting and replacing meter box lids, trimming foliage, and clipping plants and bushes.
Reading water consumption figures from residential and commercial water meters and entering the readings into hand-held computer data recorders; and download meter information from hand-held recorders to computers.
Learning to test meters for proper operation and reporting any malfunctioning meters.
Work closely with Water Systems Operators and Water Systems Operations Forepersons to learn various aspects of operations and maintenance of the water systems equipment.
Report leaks in the water systems equipment, including hydrants, meters, and pipes.
Respond to customer inquiries regarding readings and rates.
Participate in tailgate safety meetings and on-the-job, classroom, and computer-based training.
Assist with route map design and revisions.
If you are interested in employment in this classification, you should apply to ensure you are considered for additional opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment.
Qualifications
Water Systems Assistant Operator I
Education: Successful completion of high school, General Education Development (G.E.D.) Certificate, or California Proficiency Certificate.
Experience: None
Licensing/Certifications:
Possession of a valid driver’s license authorizing operation of a motor vehicle in California.
Possess and maintain valid California State Water Resources Control Board Operator (SWRCB) Distribution Operator Grade 1 certification is required within one (1) year of appointment.
Water Systems Assistant Operator II
Education: Successful completion of high school, General Education Development (G.E.D.) Certificate, or California Proficiency Certificate.
Experience: One (1) year of experience as a Water Systems Assistant Operator I with the City of San José.
Licensing/Certifications:
Possession of a valid driver’s license authorizing operation of a motor vehicle in California.
Possess and maintain valid California State Water Resources Control Board Operator (SWRCB) Distribution Operator Grade 1 certification.
Possess and maintain valid California State Water Resources Control Board Operator (SWRCB) Treatment Operator Grade 1 certification within one (1) year of appointment.
Physical requirements:
Duties for these classifications require a heavy level of physical exertion. Incumbents work with large industrial equipment and machinery, in confined spaces, outdoors, and around hazardous materials. Incumbents may be required to utilize self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) equipment, which requires the ability to pass an annual fit and spirometry test.
Employment Eligibility:
Federal law requires all employees to provide verification of their eligibility to work in this country. Please be informed that the City of San Jose will NOT sponsor, represent or sign any documents related to visa applications/transfers for H1-B or any other type of visa which requires an employer application.
Additional Information
Link to Benefits page: http://www.sanjoseca.gov/index.aspx?NID=707
Link to Department website: http://www.sjenvironment.org
Per the City’s COVID19 Mandatory Vaccination Policy, the City requires all employees starting on or after February 11, 2022, to provide proof of vaccination as a condition of employment absent a documented medical and/or religious exemption. Proof of vaccination means that employees are required to be “up-to-date” with regards to the COVID-19 vaccine. Consistent with the Santa Clara County Public Health Order issued on December 28, 2021, “up-to-date” means that an employee is not only “fully vaccinated,” but has also obtained any booster doses of a COVID-19 vaccination for which they are eligible, within 15 days of first becoming eligible.
If you have questions about the duties of these positions, the selection or hiring processes, please contact Irina Orozco at Irina.Orozco@sanjoseca.gov.
To apply, please complete an application via the City of San Jose’s website at www.sanjoseca.gov/citycareers. The application deadline is on Monday, May 15th, 2023, at 11:59 PM. Please allow adequate time to complete the application and submit before the deadline or the system may not save your application. If your online application was successfully submitted, you will receive an automatic confirmation email to the email address you provided. IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE THE CONFIRMATION, please email CityCareers@sanjoseca.gov and we will research the status of your application. Please contact Human Resources at (408) 535-1285, or Human.Resources@sanjoseca.gov if you have any questions.
How to Apply
The requisition # for this job posting is 2300586. To view the full job announcement and apply for this position, please go to: www.sanjoseca.gov/citycareers
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Contact – Irina Orozco at Irina.Orozco@sanjoseca.gov
Website – https://www.sanjoseca.gov/citycareers
To apply for this job please visit www.sanjoseca.gov.
