What are the responsibilities and job description for the Construction & Maintenance Worker I/II/III– Drinking Water position at EL DORADO IRRIGATION DISTRICT?
This job posting closes at 5:00 p.m. on March 31, 2025.
Candidates are encouraged to apply early. First review of applications to occur on March 3, 2025, and/or as soon as a sufficient number of qualified candidates are received.
First round of interviews tentatively scheduled for the week of March 10, 2025.
The Human Resources Department is currently accepting applications for the position of Construction & Maintenance Worker I/II/III to fill one or more positions in the Drinking Water Division of Operations. This recruitment may be used to establish an eligibility list for use to fill future vacancies.
Under supervision, performs a variety of maintenance and construction tasks associated with the installation, repair and maintenance of the water distribution system; operates light and moderately heavy power-driven equipment.
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES: the duties specified below are representative of the range of duties assigned to this class and are not intended to be an inclusive list.
All Classification Levels:
- Excavates, inspects, installs, and repairs mains, lines and laterals; performs weed abatement as necessary to clear drains, channels, and ditches.
- Installs, taps, re-lines, disinfects, tests and connects water mains and appurtenances; repairs, disinfects, and tests broken water mains.
- Installs, repairs, and maintains fire hydrants, valves, meters and meter vaults performs maintenance and repairs to recycled water distribution system.
- Repairs and/or replaces water meters and related mechanisms, including disassembly, cleaning, inspection, replacement and testing of parts; prepares water service for use including installation of water meters and backflow prevention devices.
- Excavates concrete, pavement, and dirt and set up concrete forms as necessary, and backfills open trenches and complete surfaces “to-finish” as appropriate; removes and applies paint and other coatings to utility facilities and equipment.
- Performs saw cutting of asphalt for repairs made in roadways; paves roadways per Department of Transportation specifications; seals paved patches; performs road maintenance of access roads to District facilities.
- Operates a variety of light to heavy equipment including large trucks and construction equipment such as loaders, backhoes, and trenching machines.
- Sets up traffic control including signs and barricades, and directs traffic around work sites.
- Reads and interprets utility system maps and blueprints, including Underground Service Alert marking and notification.
- Performs routine preventive maintenance on tools, equipment, and vehicles used in the work and stocks vehicles with adequate supply of tools and equipment needed to perform the work.
- Assists with and coordinates with other divisions and departments for repair and maintenance activities, special projects, and capital improvement projects.
- Responds to and assesses problems requiring immediate action; takes appropriate actions.
- Assists with the ordering, purchasing and receipt of materials and equipment necessary to perform duties.
- Interacts with and addresses customer issues.
- May be required to fill in for Construction and Maintenance Worker III in his/her absence.
- May use a computer to enter and retrieve information related to work assignments and record-keeping.
- Builds and maintains positive working relationships with co-workers, other District employees, and the public using principles of good customer service.
- Performs related duties as assigned.
