Utilities Maintenance Worker I

The City of Turlock is accepting applications for a Utilities Maintenance Worker l position.To perform a wide variety of semi-skilled to skilled work in the construction, replacement, repair, installation, and cleaning of the City's sanitary sewer, storm collection system, and water distribution systems and related facilities.

This classification is assigned to the Turlock City Employees Association bargaining unit for labor relations purposes and is subject to overtime, call-back and standby assignments.

An eligibility list will be established from this recruitment that will be valid for six (6) months. All employees serve a one (1) year probationary period.

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

• Install, remove, clean, and repair sewer lines, storm lines, water lines and related facilities. 
• Cut, lay, install, and repair water mains, storm lines, sewer lines, valves and hydrants, etc.
• Operate large construction equipment such as dumptrucks, backhoes, loaders, trenching machines, etc.
• Build and repair manholes, catch basins, and other related facilities.
• Participate in construction, maintenance, and repair work, using established safe work practices and procedures.
• Operate large and complex maintenance equipment such as Hydrovactors, rodders, hydro-cleaners, closed circuit televising equipment, etc.
• Install barricades and route traffic in a safe manner.
• Respond to public complaints and requests for service.
• Turn on new water services, turn off discontinued water services and delinquencies, disconnect sewer services, and distribute notification papers related to the same. 
• Operate a jackhammer and pour and finish concrete.
• Install shoring and related safety equipment.
• Operate sewer cleaning equipment in emergency conditions.
• Locate and repair water leaks, damaged lines, and worn valves.
• Collect samples, perform a variety of routine tests; record and monitor results
• Install, test, repair, and replace fire hydrants.
• Test, repair, install, and replace backflow prevention devices.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Knowledge of:

• Basic construction, repair, and maintenance methods, procedures, tools, equipment, and materials.
• Safe work practices under hazardous conditions.
• Operation of a variety of construction equipment.

Ability to:

• Perform a variety of construction, repair, and maintenance tasks.
• Locate underground services.
• Work under routine and emergency conditions, sometimes in severe weather.
• Install, repair, remove and clean pipes.
• Operate a variety of construction and maintenance equipment, including a jackhammer.
• Install and remove shoring. 
• Work efficiently and safely with others.
• Understand and follow instructions and directions.
• Perform a wide variety of physically strenuous tasks as required.
• Respond appropriately to public inquiries and complaints in a tactful, courteous manner.

Education:

High School diploma or GED certificate. 

Experience:

One year of construction or maintenance experience working with pumps, valves, basic plumbing functions, and working with heavy equipment.

License:

Possession of an appropriate, valid California Driver's License at the time of appointment, to be maintained as a condition of continued employment.  Ability to obtain a Class B Driver’s License within nine (9) months from date of employment, to be maintained as a condition of continued employment.


Certificate(s):

Possession of a Water Distribution Grade I Certification issued by the California Division of Drinking Water and a Collections System Maintenance Grade I Certification issued by the California Water Environment Association, both within 18 months from date of hire.  

Possession of a Work Zone Safety Certification within 24 months from date of hire.


PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Maintain the following physical abilities: see well enough to read instructions, read fine print, view a computer screen, write and make observations, operate hand and power tools, vehicles and heavy equipment; hear well enough to converse on the radio, telephone and in person; bodily mobility to walk, bend, stand, crouch or climb for extended periods of time, operate assigned equipment and vehicles and perform heavy manual labor for extended periods; ability to tolerate extreme fluctuations in temperature while performing essential functions and be able to lift equipment on a frequent basis 25lbs, and on an occasional basis 50lbs.


SELECTION PROCESS

1. All applicants must complete an application for employment form and supplemental questionnaire by the final filing date.

2.  You may submit your required documentation using the following options:
     1.  Attach a scanned copy in the "Add Attachment"
          option (of the NeoGov online application) or
     2.  Fax a copy to (209) 668-5529 or
     3.  Email a copy to agodinez@turlock.ca.us or
     4.  Hand deliver copies of your attachments to 156 S. Broadway, Suite 235, Turlock, CA   on or before the final filing date.  

Applications will be rejected if they are incomplete or required documentation is not attached.

3. Applications will be reviewed for possession of the minimum qualifications. In the event that a large number of applicants possess the minimum qualifications, applicants who appear to be the most qualified based on their breadth and recency of experience will be invited to compete in the testing process.

4. Candidates invited to compete in the testing process may be required to take a written examination, which is based on a pass/fail basis. In the event that a large number of candidates pass the written examination, the City reserves the right to invite a percentage of the top scoring candidates to compete in the next phase of the testing process, the oral examination. The oral examination is tentatively scheduled for the week of May 5, 2025. 

5.  Candidates who are invited to participate in the oral examination and receive a score of 70% or more will be placed on an eligibility list. Ranking on the eligibility list will be based solely on the results from the oral exam.

6. Completion of a practical exercise may be conducted in order to further evaluate skills relating to essential job functions.

7.  Top candidates on the eligibility list will be referred to the Municipal Services Director for an interview. 

8.Final appointment will be contingent upon passing the following: reference review, medical examination which includes a drug/alcohol screening, hearing exam and vision exam. 


VETERAN'S PREFERENCE SYSTEM

The City of Turlock has adopted a veteran's preference system (effective January 1, 2002). The percentage score achieved through an entrance (non-promotional) examination which ranks applicants on an eligibility list shall be adjusted to provide: (a) one (1) percentage point added to the final test score for each six (6) months of active service during a time of armed conflict, up to a maximum of five (5) points, and (b) five (5) percentage points added to the final test score for veterans who are disabled as a result of active military service during a time of armed conflict, regardless of length of service. To receive preference points, applicants must provide supporting documentation and proof of honorable discharge. In no event shall an applicant receive more than a five (5) point adjustment. This request should be made in section #12 of the employment application form. A copy of your DD214 must be attached for this request to be considered.


AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The City of Turlock is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are sincerely interested in receiving applications from qualified minorities, women, and disabled candidates. Qualified applicants receive equal consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, political affiliation or belief except where indicated by requirements of the job. The City of Turlock will make every effort to accommodate applicants who have disabilities that do not allow them to compete in the selection process. Applicants are asked to indicate their request for accommodation in the application form.


MEDICAL EXAMINATION AND DRUG/ALCOHOL SCREENING

The incumbent will be required to take a medical examination including a drug/alcohol screening and be fingerprinted.


CUSTOMER SERVICE POLICY:

The City of Turlock is committed to quality service to our customers. Our goal is to create a positive, productive and courteous atmosphere for our employees and customers. Employees are evaluated on the quality of customer service they provide.

BENEFITS

Holidays: Eleven (11) paid holidays and three (3) floating holidays.
Vacation: Paid vacation that increases with years of service.
Sick Leave: Accrual of one day (eight (8) hours) for each month worked.
Retirement: Qualified candidates who are currently a CalPERS member or have been a CalPERS member within the last six (6) months or are subject to reciprocity with another eligible retirement plan, may be a "classic member" and may be enrolled in the City's 2.7% @ 55 plan. Employee pays employee contribution rate of 9% on a pre-tax basis. CalPERS "final compensation" may be based on the highest twelve (12) continuous months of qualifying employment. Non-classic or "new members" will be enrolled in the 2% @ 62 plan and CalPERS "final compensation" will be based on the highest thirty-six (36) continuous months of qualifying employment.
Deferred Compensation: The City will match employee's contribution up to one half of one percent (0.5%) of the employee's base salary for each pay period in which employee contributes to the program.
Retiree Health Savings (RHS) Vantage Care: Two (2) percent of the employee's base payroll will be deposited in each individual's RHS Vantage Care
account.
Health: The City offers a generous health, prescription, vision, and dental insurance plans for employees and dependents.
Continuous Service Pay:
Beginning with the tenth (10th) year and every year thereafter, 1.5% of base salary.
Beginning with the fifteenth (15th) year and every year thereafter, 1.5% of base salary.
Beginning with the twentieth (20th) year and every year thereafter, 1.5% of base salary.
Additional Benefits:
Associate/Bachelor/Master's Degree Incentive Pay (If not listed as a minimum qualification)*Educational Reimbursement Program* Computer Loan Program* *Upon completion of probation.

NOTES: Information contained herein does not constitute an expressed or implied contract as it is subject to change.

WHERE TO APPLY
City of Turlock
Human Relations Department
156 S. Broadway, Suite 235
Turlock, CA 95380-5454
(209) 668-5150

or

Visit our website at www.cityofturlock.org to apply.

All applications must be returned to the Human Relations Department no later than Wednesday, April 16, 2025.POSTMARKED APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. 

Cell phones are typically incompatible with online application format or browsers we recommend using a desktop or laptop Computer. If your are still having technical difficulties, please call NEOGOV at 1-855-524-5627.

Salary : $4,413 - $5,364