Water Utility Worker I/II

We’re looking for highly motivated, reliable and skilled individuals to join the Public Works Department in the position of Water Utility Worker I/II.  Working on the City’s 173 miles of water mains, staff members perform a variety of semiskilled and skilled work installing and maintaining the potable and recycled water distribution systems, water testing, reading meters, and repairing residential and commercial water meters and backflow devices.  You will join a fast-paced, dynamic team environment, performing a variety of preventive maintenance and repair work and providing exceptional customer service.   The detailed job description is available on the City’s website here.

What You'll Do

•   Perform field duties related to the installation and repair of potable and recycled water systems. 
•   Perform emergency repairs to water lines and establish proper traffic control setups.
•   Perform routine and annual maintenance of the potable and recycled water systems; respond to 

     system breaks and stops in service.

•   Read meters according to established schedules, maintain proper records of meter readings, and calculate water
     usage.
•   Maintain tools and equipment.
•   Connect and disconnect customer water services, and inspect, test, repair, install and replace meters and backflow 
     devices.

Water Utility Worker I       

•    One year of experience in construction or field maintenance work. 

•    Education equivalent to the completion of the 12th grade. 

•    Possession of a valid California Class C driver license at the time of appointment.  Possession of a

     California Class B driver license within six months of appointment.

•    Possession of a Grade 1 Water Distribution Operator Certification issued by the California State Water Resources

      Control Board (SWRCB) is required within one year of appointment.

Water Utility Worker II (in addition to the requirements for Water Utility Worker I):

•    Two years of water system maintenance experience equivalent to the Water Utility Worker I in the City of Mountain

      View. 

•    Possession of a Grade 1 Water Distribution Operator Certification issued by the California State Water Resources 

      Control Board (SWRCB).

Bonus Points

•    Possession of a Grade 2 Water Distribution Operator Certification issued by the SWRCB and a 

      Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester’s Certification issued by the American Backflow Prevention 

      Association.          

•   You have experience in construction or maintenance, working with a variety of tools and machinery.

•   You are flexible in your work style and can manage interruptions and changing priorities throughout your day. 

•   You have a “can do” attitude and the desire to tackle and learn various water system maintenance techniques.

•   You can communicate effectively with your co-workers and members of the community. 

•   You can be a supportive and effective member of a cohesive and fast-moving team. 

•   You have the ability to work a shift beginning at 6:00 a.m.

Submit your application and resume online at governmentjobs.com or to the Human Resources Department, City of Mountain View, 500 Castro Street, Mountain View, CA 94041, (650) 903-6309.   Please provide a valid email address on your application. This recruitment will close at 5:00 p.m. PST on Friday, April 11, 2025 or when 250 applications are received, whichever occurs first.  Postmarks, faxes, emails and interoffice mail will not be accepted if not received by the close date. Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply early.

Fine Print: Candidates with a disability who may require special assistance in any phase of the application or testing process should advise the Human Resources Department upon submittal of application. Documentation of the need for accommodation must accompany the request. The City of Mountain View is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Prior to hire, candidates are required to successfully complete a pre-employment process, including employment verification and Department of Justice (DOJ) fingerprint check. A conviction history will not necessarily disqualify an applicant from appointment; however, failure to disclose a conviction will result in disqualification or termination. NOTE: The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract, and any provisions contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice. 

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.   To learn more details, visit our Benefit Comparison Chart.  The Water Utility Worker I/II position is represented by SEIU.  

Salary : $77,860 - $104,451