PT Utility Worker I

Salary : $34.39 Hourly

Location : Morgan Hill, CA

Job Type : Temporary

Job Number : 20600-2025

Department : Engineering & Utilities

Opening Date : 01 / 30 / 2025

Description

Part-Time Utility Worker I

Limited Term (Temporary, Non-Benefited)

34.39 Hourly

SUMMARY OF POSTING : The City of Morgan Hill is recruiting for a part time, temporary Utility Worker I. This is an hourly and unbenefited position with an estimated employment duration of 4 months, working 40 hours per week. This position will assist in cleaning out meter boxes, replacing water meters, and site maintenance.

JOB SUMMARY : Under direct supervision of the Utility Supervisor, performs a variety of semi-skilled work in the maintenance of water supply and wastewater collection system facilities and appurtenances; performs related work as required.

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS : Utility Worker I is the entry level class in this maintenance series responsible for the operation of equipment, vehicles and power tools in the course of duty. This class is distinguished from other Utility Workers in this series based on the experience level and certificates required at time of hire.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

• Motivated
• Hard working and task oriented
• Will have a desire to continue learning
• Experience with plumbing or mechanics

APPLICATION and SELECTION PROCESS :

To be considered for this exciting opportunity, please apply on-line at and submit the following items :

Please note only completed application packets will be reviewed. The position is open until filled with first review on February 14, 2025. Please apply as soon as possible as this position may close at any time.

Candidates for this position may be required to complete a practical exam and oral interview.

Examples of Duties

The following duties are performed personally, in cooperation with Utility Worker II, Senior Utility Workers and the Utility Supervisor, and / or in coordination with other City staff and community groups. Additional duties may be assigned.

Answer inquiries from citizens regarding work performed.

Maintain accurate records of work performed.

Assist other maintenance crews in emergency situations.

Assist utility crew replacing water meters

Qualification Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required.

Education & Experience :

Licenses & Certificates :

Other Requirements :

Respond to emergencies on a 24-hour stand-by basis.

Knowledge of :

Safety practices pertaining to the work.

Basic shop arithmetic.

Basic mechanical maintenance practices and methods.

Skill in :

Dealing tactfully and effectively with the public.

Providing outstanding customer satisfaction (internally and externally).

Ability to :

Perform duties using various types of personal protective equipment.

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Supplemental Information

PHYSICAL DEMANDS : Physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Employee must regularly lift and / or move up to 50 pounds of equipment over rough outdoor terrain. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception, the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT : Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The work environment indoors is usually in a temperature-controlled office.

While performing the duties of this job outdoors, the employee often works in varying weather conditions, visiting developed and undeveloped sites in various stages of construction.

Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but the employee may occasionally be exposed to high level noises including but not limited to outdoor construction equipment.

Part-time, temporary positions are non-benefitted, at-will positions. Part-time employees are enrolled in the PARS retirement system and the employee pays 7.5%, which is deducted from the employees' payroll check. The PARS retirement system is in lieu of participating in social security. Part-time employees participate in the Medicare portion of social security as that is a required program.

You may accrue up to 40 hours a year in sick leave based on the number of hours worked within the year.

The following supplemental questions may be used as a scored evaluation of your knowledge, skills, and experience. Be sure that the choices you make and the answers you provide correspond to the information you have provided on your application and resume. By completing this supplemental evaluation, you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any information you provide may be reviewed by the hiring manager. Any misstatements or falsification of information may disqualify you from further consideration in this recruitment.

I understand that that this position may be required to work nights, multiple shifts, weekends, holidays and emergency call-outs.

Do you have a high school diploma or the equivalent?

Required Question

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