Description
In Huntington Beach, we believe passionately that the key to becoming the best beach City in the world starts and ends with finding the right people to join our team. At this time, we have an outstanding career opportunity available, as we're looking for the "right person" to serve as Water Utility Worker in our Public Works Department. The current vacancy is in the
Wastewater division.
The Position Under general supervision, performs a variety of skilled or semi-skilled tasks in the maintenance, repair and construction of the City’s water distribution system; mechanical and electrical control system work to operate, maintain and repair various machinery, components and facilities of the City’s water production and flood control systems; or in the maintenance, repair, and construction of the City’s wastewater and storm water systems. The Water Utility Worker is a multi-position journey-level job classification. Assignments may be in Water Distribution, Water Production, or Wastewater Operations The Water Utility Worker differs from the Senior Water Utility Worker in that the Water Utility Worker has less experience, expertise, and certification requirements.
Examples of Essential Duties
- Performs maintenance of the City’s water distribution, water production, or wastewater operations systems
- Attends safety training; follows the City’s policies and procedures; assists with periodic safety inspections; identifies and corrects safety hazards
- Observes standard operating procedures and safety practices
- Responds to emergency calls for service on a call-out basis; works various hours, including nights and weekends as deemed necessary to meet deadlines and conform with changing priorities
- Reports to work as scheduled; maintains a regular and consistent attendance record
- Attends training; supports and actively promotes the City’s safety programs; assists with periodic safety inspections; identifies and corrects safety hazards
- Travels to offsite locations within and outside the City
- Performs other related duties as assigned
When assigned to Wastewater Operations - Performs maintenance and construction tasks to maintain maximum, constant water flow in the wastewater system
- Cleans and repairs storm drains to prevent flooding
- Inspects and cleans city sewer lines and storm drain facilities by removing manhole covers and using a variety of industrial wastewater cleaning equipment to remove debris inside sewer lines
- Assists vacuum truck operator in cleaning of sewer lines
- Locates, excavates, and installs shoring and repairs broken sewer lines and storm drains as required
- Reads and understands wastewater system maps
- Drives or operates pick-up trucks, dump trucks, vacuum trucks, hydroflushers, cement mixers, 90 lb. jackhammers, soil compactors, arrow boards, pumps and other equipment
- Operates and maintains various lift station equipment and facilities throughout the City
- Operates vehicle-mounted equipment in absence of operator
- Assists in camera duties to inspect lines
- Assists pump mechanics with repairs of pumps, motors, equipment controls
- Coordinates traffic control at worksite by properly placing traffic barricades, cones and delineators in traffic situations; performs flagging duties to direct traffic and assists public in routing around the work zone; ensures safety of worksite
- Assists with general labor duties for the Utilities Division; performs preventative maintenance on work equipment; assists with periodic safety inspections; identifies and corrects safety hazards
Click here to view the full job description
Minimum Qualifications
Any combination of education, training, and experience that would likely provide the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform in the position is qualifying. A typical combination includes:
Education: High school diploma or equivalent certificate.
Experience: Two (2) years’ experience in construction or maintenance and repair of water distribution, water production or industrial equipment, or wastewater collection systems
Certifications/License: Possession of:
For Wastewater Operations Assignment - A valid California Class B driverlicense and an acceptable driving record are required by time of appointment and throughout employment
- California Water Environment Association (CWEA) Grade I Collection System Maintenance Certificate.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS Positions in this classification are deemed safety sensitive under Department of Transportation (DOT) and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulations and subject to drug and alcohol testing.
Employees regularly assigned/required to drive a City or personal vehicle in the course and scope of work shall be required to participate in the DMV Employer Pull Notice program.
Public Employee Disaster Service Worker: In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, all Huntington Beach city employees are required to perform assigned disaster service worker duties in the event of an emergency or a disaster.
Click here to view the full job description
APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCEDURE - Application Review
- Examinations - Applicants who BEST meet the City's needs will be invited to participate in the selection process that will consist of a virtual oral board examination (weighted 100%) - tentatively scheduled for May 30, 2024.
- Selection Interview
- Background
- Appointment
The City of Huntington Beach offers a comprehensive benefit package to Huntington Beach Municipal Teamsters (formerly MEA) members, including:
The SALARY RANGE is composed of seven steps. Merit step increases are based on satisfactory performance.
PROMOTIONS within the City are based upon the merit system principles emphasizing individual ability and utilizing competitive examinations.
TWELVE PAID HOLIDAYS provided per year.
GENERAL LEAVE with pay of 176 hours is granted to regular full-time employees. After four years' service additional general leave hours are earned, up to 256 hours after fifteen years' service.
EDUCATIONAL INCENTIVE PLANS are available for eligible employees to develop their knowledge and abilities.
GROUP INSURANCE PROGRAMS are available to eligible City employees. These programs include medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, life and accidental death and dismemberment insurances.
FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS are available where employees use pre-tax salary to pay for regular child care, adult dependent care and/or medical expenses.
RETIREMENT BENEFITS are provided by the California Public Employee's Retirement System. Every regular employee becomes a member immediately upon employment. Effective January 1, 2013, the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act will apply to new members of CalPERS. A new member is defined as a new hire who is brought into CalPERS membership for the first time on or after 1/1/13 and has no prior membership in a California public retirement system; is not eligible for reciprocity with another California public retirement system; or is rehired by a different CalPERS employer after a break in service of greater than six (6) months. All employees hired on or after January 1, 2013 will be subject to CalPERS membership review for applicability of PEPRA. Employees enrolled in CalPERS prior to January 1, 2013 are considered classic members.
The benefit formula, final compensation period, and member contribution rate is as represented below:
Classic Miscellaneous Members:Benefit Formula Miscellaneous 2.5% at age 55
Final Compensation Period 1-year Final Compensation
Member Contribution Rate 9.0% of Reportable Compensation
New Miscellaneous Members under PEPRA:Benefit Formula Miscellaneous 2% at age 62
Final Compensation Period 3-year Final Compensation
Member Contribution Rate 8.25% of Reportable Compensation (eff. 7/1/23)
DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Two voluntary deferred compensation 457 plans are available.
CREDIT UNION membership is available to all City employees and provides access to low interest loans.
FLEXIBLE WORK SCHEDULES: Employees will have the option of working a 5/40 or 9/80 work schedule with Supervisor and Department Head approval. Employees assigned to the Police Department shall retain the option of working the 4/10 work schedule with Supervisor and Department Head approval. In order to maintain service to the public, departmental effectiveness, productivity and/or efficiency, a Department Head may assign an employee a different work schedule that is in compliance with the requirements of FLSA with City Manager approval.
An Agency Shop Agreement exists between the City of Huntington Beach and the Huntington Beach Municipal Teamsters (HBMT). As a result, employees in classifications represented by the HBMT are required, no later than 30 days after commencing employment, to either opt out or become a dues paying HBMT member. All dues are collected via payroll deduction and distributed directly to HBMT for processing.
NOTE: The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute a contract expressed or implied, and any provisions contained herein may be modified or revoked without notice.
For a more detailed overview of the benefits, review the Memorandum of Understanding and Side Letters at: MEMORANDA OF UNDERSTANDINGS Click on the links under "Huntington Beach Municipal Teamsters" or "Municipal Employees' Association".
Closing Date/Time: 5/21/2024 5:00 PM Pacific
