Job Details

DEADLINE TO APPLY: This recruitment will remain open on a continuous basis until the needs of the City are met. Applications are reviewed bi-weekly. Applicants are encouraged to apply immediately.

THE POSITION:

The City of Hayward is currently looking to fill one (1) Utility Worker-Water vacancy in the Water Division of the Public Works & Utilities Department. The Utility Worker performs a variety of semi-skilled tasks requiring a limited knowledge of water and sewer facility installation and maintenance activities. The duties assigned include physical labor and are frequently routine but are more difficult or skilled than work performed by Laborers. The operation of various types of light and moderately heavy automotive or other power-driven equipment as a regular assignment is characteristic of this class.

You are:

The ideal candidate is a person lookingfor a career in the water industry, that has experience in underground construction (trench safety, confined space training, piping and plumbing, proficiency with common power and hand tools); traffic safety; and/or experience in a parallel industry (shipyard, refinery, earthwork) AND possess a D1 distribution water certificate.

The ideal candidate will be the first in the hole, a self-starter, motivated, interested in learning, and capable of working in a team or as an individual to complete assignments.

The person should have the ability to communicate both verbally and in writing, have basic computer skills, and have an interest in serving the public by providing the highest quality water, at the lowest possible price, in the safest and most reliable manner.

The ideal candidate will be accountable, reliable, conscientious, and take pride in the work that they do.

What you will do:

1. Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

2. Assists in the installation, cleaning and repair of water lines, mains, water service connections, meters, valves, and other related facilities.

3. Cuts, threads, and assembles pipes, makes new water service connections, involving installation of meters and boxes and tapping main lines.

4. Assists in locating and repairing leaks or breaks in water lines.

5. Participates in the inspection, cleaning and flushing of water lines.

6. Fills out valve locator cards and makes field maps showing locations.

7. Uses pipe locator for tracing pipe routes.

8. Paints pipe location marks on streets for excavation purposes.

9. May perform leak detection as directed.

10. Operates trucks and uses various hand or pneumatic tools and maintenance equipment including loader.

11. Operates light power equipment such as compressors, jackhammers, tampers and concrete saws.

12. Picks up, unloads and delivers materials and supplies. Performs related duties as assigned.

Link to full job description: Class Specifications | Utility Worker - Water | Class Spec Details (governmentjobs.com)

CORE COMPETENCIES

Knowledge of:

1. Basic mathematics.

2. Construction and maintenance materials, methods, and terminology.

3. Occupational hazards and standard safety procedures.

4. Basic methods, materials and equipment used in laying or repairing pipe connections.

5. Operation and use of light and moderately heavy automotive or other power-driven equipment used in the installation, maintenance and repair of water lines.

6. Uses, purposes and maintenance of hand tools.

Ability to:

1. Perform a variety of semi-skilled tasks in the installation and repair of water lines.

2. Use hand and power tools.

3. Understand and follow oral and written directions.

4. Learn the procedures and safe handling of non-commercial chemicals, sprays and poisons.

5. Meet the requirements for wearing respiratory protection and other safety equipment.

6. Follow established safety procedures.

7. Work with diverse groups of people.

8. Work alone or as a member of a team.

9. Operate skillfully a variety of light and moderately heavy power-driven equipment.

10. Communicate with the public in a professional manner.

11. Perform heavy physical labor for an extended period of time.

12. Read water and sewer maps

JOB RELATED AND ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

You have:

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience: One (1) year of experience in the construction and maintenance of water facilities, involving the use of dump trucks, loaders, jackhammers, or related equipment.

Education: Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade.

License: Licenses and Certificates: Possess upon appointment a valid Class B California Driver's License with a Tanker Endorsement. Depending upon assignment, a valid Class A Driver's License may be required. Must possess at time of appointment, a California State Water Resources Control Board D-1 Water Distribution Certificate.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT) REQUIREMENTS

Upon receipt of any license other than a Class C California Driver's License, incumbents may be called upon, at any time, to perform safety sensitive functions, and therefore, may be subject to the Federal Highway Administration DOT regulations and the City's policy concerning drug and alcohol testing as a condition of employment with the City.

BENEFITS AND REWARDS:

Depending on employee group, some of these benefits may include:

* Vacation - 80 hours minimum

* 14.5 Paid Holidays

* Generous employer contribution for Health, Dental and Vision coverage

* CalPERS Defined Benefit Retirement Plan (2.5% at 55 for Classic CalPERS members | 2.0% at 62 for New CalPERS members | 3.0% at 50 for Classic Safety members | 2.7% at 57 for New Safety Members) - No Social Security participation.

* Life and Disability Insurance and Paid Leave

* Flexible Spending Accounts

* Tuition Reimbursement

* Health and Wellness Reimbursement

* Professional Development Reimbursement

* 457 Deferred Compensation Plan (employee paid)

SELECTION PROCEDURE

Apply - Candidates must submit a completed City of Hayward job application and responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire which fully describe the nature of their professional experience and qualifications. Applications submitted without all required materials will not be considered.

Application Review - Based on the information provided, employment applications will be reviewed for minimum qualifications.

Job Related Testing -Those best qualified may be invited to the next phase of the process, which may include an oral, practical, written examination and/or supplemental questionnaires reviewed by subject matter experts.

The examination process will result in a ranked eligible register of candidates for hiring consideration by the department derived from any of the exam processes mentioned above.

Department Interviews - Actual hire depends on success in the departmental selection process.

Candidates under final consideration for employment with the City should expect to undergo an employment background/reference check that may include, but is not limited to: employment history, confirmation of educational credentials and degrees, licenses including driver's license, registrations, certificates, and other credentials as part of the appointment process. Some positions, depending on the nature of the work, also require a credit check and a review of Summary Criminal History obtained from the State Department of Justice through Live Scan Fingerprinting.

Applicants will be notified electronically via Government Jobs as to their status in the selection process. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure they can receive email notice from Neogov/Government Jobs and the City of Hayward.

APPLICATIONS

Candidates are encouraged to apply online at www.hayward-ca.gov under the Current Vacancies tab or at www.GovernmentJobs.com. Paper applications can be obtained by visiting the Human Resources Department at Hayward City Hall located at 777 B Street, Hayward, CA 94541. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Apply prior to the closing time of the job announcement and allow at least one (1) hour to submit your application if you are a new user to the system. Our on-line application system is provided by Government Jobs. If you have problems while applying online, please contact the Government Jobs Help Desk at (855) ###-####.

If you are unsuccessful in this recruitment, you are highly encouraged to look at City of Hayward's current vacancies and apply to any and/or all positions that you meet the minimum qualifications for.