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Maintenance Worker/Senior - Valve Program

City of West Sacramento
West Sacramento, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/22/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/25/2025
Preference will be given to candidates with experience in the implementation and maintenance of a valve exercising program as part of water distribution system operations. Candidates should have hands-on knowledge of valve location, operation, documentation, and preventive maintenance, including the use of valve exercising equipment and data recording systems to ensure system reliability and compliance with regulatory standards. Experience in identifying inoperable valves, performing corrective maintenance, and contributing to asset management and GIS mapping systems is highly desirable.

As a member of our team, you will enjoy competitive salary and benefits, ongoing training and development opportunities, and the chance to work in an exciting and dynamic environment.

If you are a dedicated and skilled individual looking to make a difference in your community, apply today to become a Maintenance Worker/Senior for the City of West Sacramento Public Works Utilities Maintenance Division.


An official City of West Sacramento application form must be filled out, in its entirety.  It is the applicant's responsibility to explain their qualifications fully and clearly.  In addition, applicants must submit a resume and complete the required supplemental questionnaire.  Incomplete information on the application, resume and/or supplemental questionnaire may be cause for disqualification. Application packages will be reviewed and screened for qualifications.  Additional screening criteria will be developed based on the supplemental questionnaire. Depending upon the number of qualified candidates, an oral panel interview may or may not be held. The top candidates will be referred to the Department for further consideration.

DEFINITION:  The Maintenance Worker/Senior performs a variety of tasks to install, maintain, repair, or improve all City infrastructure, which includes, but is not limited to, the sewer collection and water distribution systems, storm drainage facilities, streets and sidewalks, curbs and gutters.
 
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED:  The Maintenance Worker/Senior receives general direction from his/her supervisor.  No direct supervision of staff is exercised.
 
CLASS CHARACTERISTICS:  Maintenance Worker is the entry level class in this series and is considered to be in a training status.  Senior Maintenance Worker is considered to be the journey level in this series and works independently under general direction.
 
Advancement to the Senior Maintenance Worker level shall occur after satisfactorily performing the duties of Maintenance Worker for two (2) years.  Satisfactory performance means an overall satisfactory or higher rating on the performance evaluation during the last evaluation period.  An employee may be advanced to the Senior Maintenance Worker level in less than two (2) years if the employee's performance is noted as exceptional by the supervisor and the employee is recommended for early advancement by the Department Head.
Maintenance Worker: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/westsacramento/classspecs/1228932?keywords=maintenance worker&pagetype=classSpecifications

Senior Maintenance Worker: 
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/westsacramento/classspecs/1228935?keywords=maintenance&pagetype=classSpecifications 
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:  Any combination of training and experience which would provide the required knowledge and skill.  A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and skill would be:
 
Education:  High school diploma or equivalent. 
 
Experience:  Maintenance Worker:  One (1) year of experience in construction, utilities, and road maintenance or manual labor.  Senior Maintenance Worker:  Two (2) years of experience comparable to a Maintenance Worker I.
 
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES:  Maintenance Worker:  Must obtain a valid Class "B" California driver's license before the completion of the employment probationary period or six (6) months.  Senior Maintenance Worker:  Possession of a valid Class "A" California driver's license within one (1) year of appointment.  Both levels must maintain the required commercial driver's license pursuant to the Department of Transportation regulations.
 SPECIAL CONDITIONS:  Ability to wear and use SCBA units as regulated by Cal/OSHA.  Classification is subject to the drug and alcohol testing policy pursuant to the U.S. Department of Transportation regulation implementing the Federal Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act of 1991.  May be required to participate in an on-call rotation. 
 
WORKING CONDITIONS:  Field and construction site environment; exposure to dust and noise; some heavy lifting, standing, climbing and bending; work with heavy equipment; work in inclement weather conditions, adverse conditions, and/or emergency  situations.
 
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:  Must possess mobility to work in the field, streets and various other City infrastructure; strength, stamina and mobility to perform medium to heavy physical work, operate varied hand and power tools and construction equipment; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone or radio.  The job involves field work requiring frequent walking at construction site areas to identify problems or hazards.  Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate above-mentioned tools and equipment.  Positions in this classification bend, stoop, kneel, reach and climb to perform work and inspect work sites; lift, move, and carry materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds and heavier weights with the use of proper equipment.
 
ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS:  Employees work primarily in the field and are exposed to loud noise levels, cold and hot temperatures, inclement weather conditions, road hazards, vibration, confining workspace, chemicals, mechanical and/or electrical hazards, and hazardous physical substances and fumes.  Employees may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives, and contractors in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.

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