What are the responsibilities and job description for the Water Service Worker II position at City of Compton?
Performs a variety of semi-skilled construction, service and repair functions involved in the installation, maintenance and repair of water service equipment and pipelines; and does related work as required.Under routine supervision from Water Operations Field Supervisor or his/her designee.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: Employees in this class inspect, maintain, repair, install and replace water meters, mains, valves and hydrants and operate automotive and mechanical equipment normal to these work activities. Employees in this class are distinguished from a lower class by their skills and ability to work independently; and to coordinate the worksite in the absence of a Water Serviceman III or Foreman.PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The following essential functions are those that are critical, integral, necessary, crucial, primary and fundamental to the job. Incumbents who possess the requisite skill, experience, education, and other job-related requirements of a position are expected to perform the essential functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.
The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.
Possession of a High School Diploma, G.E.D. or equivalent AND two (2) years experience as a Water Service Worker I in the Compton Municipal Water Department, or three (3) years of laboring experience in a Water Utility System.
Required Licenses or Certifications:
EXAMINATION
The purpose of this examination is to establish an eligible list from which vacant position(s) may be filled.
Only the most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in the examination and interview process.
Phase one (1) is a written examination (weighted 50%) which will measure all or portions of the above knowledge, and skills. Phase two (2) is an oral examination (weighted 50%) that will be administered by an appraisal panel to evaluate professional qualifications, background and suitability. A passing score for each phase is 70%. Each candidate will be notified via e-mail of their status at each step of the recruitment.
The City of Compton reserves the right to utilize alternative testing methods, if deemed necessary. Failure in one phase of the examination shall be grounds for declaring the applicant as failing in the entire examination, and as disqualified for subsequent parts of an examination.
GENERAL INFORMATION TO EXAMINATION APPLICANTS
The City of Compton does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability in employment or provisions of services. Applicants with disabilities who require special testing arrangements must give advanced notice to the Human Resources Department prior to the final filing date.
ELIGIBLE LISTS
Recruitment may be conducted on a (a) promotional basis, (b) open-competitive basis, or (c) promotional and open-competitive basis simultaneously. All candidates who attain an overall score of at least 70.00 (open-competitive) and at least 75.00 (promotional) will be placed in rank order on the relevant eligible list(s).
PLEASE NOTE:
All permanent City employees that attain an overall score of at least 75.00 will be placed on both the promotional eligible list and the open-competitive eligible list. All City employees that attain a score of 70.00 on EACH PHASE of the examination but an overall score of less than 75.00 will be placed on the open-competitive eligible list only.
Each eligible list shall remain in effect one (1) year from the date of its establishment unless it is extended, abolished or exhausted. Whenever possible, three (3) names are certified to fill any one (1) vacant position. No candidate may be certified more than three (3) times for any one classified position. When certifying eligible lists to appointing powers, the promotional eligible list takes precedence over the open-competitive eligible list. A department manager's recommendation for employment is subject to the City Manager's approval.
EXAMINATION APPEAL PROCEDURE
A candidate may, within five (5) days after taking the written examination, file in writing with the City Manager an appeal against any part of the test, citing the item or items against which the appeal is directed, and the reason(s) for such appeal. The Personnel Board will consider appeals from the decisions and ratings of qualifications appraisals (interview) boards if such appeals meet the conditions described in the Personnel Rules and Regulations (Section 6.8).
EXAMINATION RECORDS
All examination papers, including the employment application, resume, and other attachments submitted by candidates are the property of the Personnel Board and are confidential records which may be open to inspection only for purposes and under conditions established by the Personnel Board.
VETERAN’S PREFERENCE
In all entrance examinations (open-competitive only) for positions in the Classified Service, veterans who served in the armed forces of the United States during time(s) of war, and who attain an overall passing score in the examination are allowed additional preferential credit in accordance with the Personnel Rules and Regulations. In order to claim veterans' credit, the applicant must submit proof of service and honorable discharge (showing specific dates of service) on a U.S. Military form (DD-214) at the time of application or not later than the final filing date for the examination.
FRINGE BENEFITS
The City's comprehensive fringe benefits program includes: retirement (Public Employees' Retirement System), medical, dental, life and vision insurances, deferred compensation, sick and vacation leaves, after-hours education reimbursement, ride share program, uniform allowance and other provisions.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: Employees in this class inspect, maintain, repair, install and replace water meters, mains, valves and hydrants and operate automotive and mechanical equipment normal to these work activities. Employees in this class are distinguished from a lower class by their skills and ability to work independently; and to coordinate the worksite in the absence of a Water Serviceman III or Foreman.PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The following essential functions are those that are critical, integral, necessary, crucial, primary and fundamental to the job. Incumbents who possess the requisite skill, experience, education, and other job-related requirements of a position are expected to perform the essential functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.
The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.
- Direct and assist with the installation of mains and hydrants.
- Prepares trenches, installs pipelines, water service and fire hydrants.
- Lays pipe to grade, applies coating and wraps pipe.
- Backfills, floods, tamps and applies temporary resurfacing to street excavations.
- Makes excavations with backhoe.
- Locates and checks gate valves.
- May clean and maintain reservoirs and other Water Department facilities.
- Assists in the maintenance and repair of water meters and other equipment.
- Operates a light truck, backhoe with loader, pneumatic tools and similar equipment.
- May read, check and repair water meters.
- Participate in after hours stand-by duty and answers emergency calls.
Possession of a High School Diploma, G.E.D. or equivalent AND two (2) years experience as a Water Service Worker I in the Compton Municipal Water Department, or three (3) years of laboring experience in a Water Utility System.
Required Licenses or Certifications:
- Must possess a valid California Class C Driver’s License.
- Possession of a Water Distribution Operator Grade I Certificate or higher from the State Water Resources Control Board.
- Ability to obtain a Grade 1 Water Treatment Operator Certification from the State Water Resources Control Board within 24 months from date of hire is desirable
- Ability to obtain a Class B Driver’s License within 18 months of hire.
Required Knowledge of:
- Considerable knowledge of operation and maintenance practices of a water supply and distribution systems.
- Considerable knowledge of methods of using materials and tools for the installation and maintenance of pipes, mains, meters, filters, and related equipment.
- Safe work methods and safety regulations pertaining to water system repair and maintenance work.
- Basic mathematics, including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division
- Basic codes and regulations applicable to performing repair and maintenance work in a public agency.
Required Skill in:
- Ability to direct work of subordinate employees.
- Ability to tap water mains and make water service connections.
- Ability to follow written and oral instructions
- Ability to maintain records
- Ability to make water service repairs.
- Ability to read and record water meters.
- Ability to write reports
- Ability to keep neat and accurate records.
Physical Demands / Work Environment:
- Work is performed in indoor and outdoor environments with considerable time spent in moderate temperatures (above 80 degrees), with exposure to the elements including heavy rain.
- Work requires reaching, bending, lifting, driving, pushing, crawling, walking and climbing (more than 12 feet); working at heights above ground, below ground and in confined spaces.
- Good near vision; far vision and color perception is required.
- May be exposed to wet surfaces, minor amounts of dust and on occasion loud noises.
- Work may involve exposure to dangerous machinery, hazardous chemicals, high voltage control panels and motors
- Must be able to work during weekdays, weekends, and holidays on any assigned shift
EXAMINATION
The purpose of this examination is to establish an eligible list from which vacant position(s) may be filled.
Only the most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in the examination and interview process.
Phase one (1) is a written examination (weighted 50%) which will measure all or portions of the above knowledge, and skills. Phase two (2) is an oral examination (weighted 50%) that will be administered by an appraisal panel to evaluate professional qualifications, background and suitability. A passing score for each phase is 70%. Each candidate will be notified via e-mail of their status at each step of the recruitment.
The City of Compton reserves the right to utilize alternative testing methods, if deemed necessary. Failure in one phase of the examination shall be grounds for declaring the applicant as failing in the entire examination, and as disqualified for subsequent parts of an examination.
GENERAL INFORMATION TO EXAMINATION APPLICANTS
The City of Compton does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability in employment or provisions of services. Applicants with disabilities who require special testing arrangements must give advanced notice to the Human Resources Department prior to the final filing date.
ELIGIBLE LISTS
Recruitment may be conducted on a (a) promotional basis, (b) open-competitive basis, or (c) promotional and open-competitive basis simultaneously. All candidates who attain an overall score of at least 70.00 (open-competitive) and at least 75.00 (promotional) will be placed in rank order on the relevant eligible list(s).
PLEASE NOTE:
All permanent City employees that attain an overall score of at least 75.00 will be placed on both the promotional eligible list and the open-competitive eligible list. All City employees that attain a score of 70.00 on EACH PHASE of the examination but an overall score of less than 75.00 will be placed on the open-competitive eligible list only.
Each eligible list shall remain in effect one (1) year from the date of its establishment unless it is extended, abolished or exhausted. Whenever possible, three (3) names are certified to fill any one (1) vacant position. No candidate may be certified more than three (3) times for any one classified position. When certifying eligible lists to appointing powers, the promotional eligible list takes precedence over the open-competitive eligible list. A department manager's recommendation for employment is subject to the City Manager's approval.
EXAMINATION APPEAL PROCEDURE
A candidate may, within five (5) days after taking the written examination, file in writing with the City Manager an appeal against any part of the test, citing the item or items against which the appeal is directed, and the reason(s) for such appeal. The Personnel Board will consider appeals from the decisions and ratings of qualifications appraisals (interview) boards if such appeals meet the conditions described in the Personnel Rules and Regulations (Section 6.8).
EXAMINATION RECORDS
All examination papers, including the employment application, resume, and other attachments submitted by candidates are the property of the Personnel Board and are confidential records which may be open to inspection only for purposes and under conditions established by the Personnel Board.
VETERAN’S PREFERENCE
In all entrance examinations (open-competitive only) for positions in the Classified Service, veterans who served in the armed forces of the United States during time(s) of war, and who attain an overall passing score in the examination are allowed additional preferential credit in accordance with the Personnel Rules and Regulations. In order to claim veterans' credit, the applicant must submit proof of service and honorable discharge (showing specific dates of service) on a U.S. Military form (DD-214) at the time of application or not later than the final filing date for the examination.
FRINGE BENEFITS
The City's comprehensive fringe benefits program includes: retirement (Public Employees' Retirement System), medical, dental, life and vision insurances, deferred compensation, sick and vacation leaves, after-hours education reimbursement, ride share program, uniform allowance and other provisions.
Salary : $59,753 - $70,073
