Senior Water Construction Specialist

Under general supervision of the Construction Supervisor, a Senior Water Construction Specialist performs the more difficult skilled work and serves as lead for one or more crews in the construction, maintenance, repair and operation of the potable water distribution system and other underground utilities throughout the various District facilities. This classification may perform the duties outlined for Water Distribution Operator I, II, III as well as fill in during the absence of the Construction Supervisor.

Senior Water Construction Specialists are responsible for working during after-hour, on-call periods and during other unusual or emergency situations.

The recruitment process will consist of an application screening, 1st round (structured) interview, and 2nd round (selection) interview. The tentative date ranges for the interviews are listed below:    

1st Round Interview Date Range: March 17 - 21, 2025 

2nd Round Interview Date Range: March 24 - 28, 2025  

Candidates will be notified of their status in the recruitment process via e-mail.

Leads the work activities of a small crew or several crews and ensures safe and efficient performance of assigned personnel; schedules regular, corrective, planned, and periodic preventive maintenance work in the potable water and recycled water systems.

 

Installs new domestic and recycled water services; repairs or replaces mainline and service line breaks, fire hydrants, valves and appurtenances including those for recycled water, sewage, chemicals, steam, air, and all underground utilities of the District; estimates water loss from breaks; removes pavement, excavates area, performs installation or repair, backfills, and replaces pavement, and restores area to proper condition; performs emergency repairs to all above listed items; may interact with customers for service installations and pipe breaks.

     

Monitors safety practices of crew and use of personal protective equipment on job site; ensures proper traffic control trench shoring, rigging, confined space, Lockout/Tagout practices, and daily vehicle safety inspections are followed and performed.

        

Ensures materials and equipment are available for assigned projects; prepares requisitions and other procurement methods for materials, supplies and equipment; maintains working yard and vehicle inventory; processes invoices for payment.

         

Plans and coordinates scheduled and unscheduled water system outages for installations and repairs, including setup of temporary water main and service connections for affected area, chlorinate and flush system.

           

Operates and provides training for small and large equipment including concrete saws, trash pumps, tapping machine, pneumatic hammers, dump truck, backhoe/loader, excavator, vacuum unit, asphalt roller, etc.

          

Assists maintenance, operations, and field customer service sections with projects; provides construction services to district plants and facilities.

            

Verifies accuracy of plans and prints, adds corrections and new facilities using as-built forms; completes leak report logs and maintains meter change and upgrade records.

           

Acts on behalf of the construction supervisor during absences.

          

Performs work in a safe manner at all times; complies with safety and health policies, procedures and practices; attends and completes all mandatory safety training courses and events; and works to ensure the safety of co-workers and the public.

        

Secures permits from other municipal agencies prior to beginning construction work and complies

with all requirements.

              

Prepares and maintains a variety of records and reports.

 

Performs other duties as assigned.

DEMONSTRATED KNOWLEDGE OF AND PERFORMANCE IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS:

• Purpose and safe use of various hand and power tools and equipment employed in repair and maintenance of water distribution and collection systems, and major construction.
• Principles, methods, tools, and construction equipment employed in the installation, repair, and maintenance of water line, air vacs, and small and large valves;
• California Department of Public Health (CDPH) requirements for potable/recycled/storm water and sewage;
• Safe working practices and/or general construction orders relative to general construction, traffic delineation, Lock/Out Tag/Out, excavation and working in confined spaces;

• Office software and assigned computer programs and applications including Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems, Geographical Information Systems (GIS), and Global Positioning Systems (GPS).

 ABILITY TO:

• Use basic hand tools, perform repair and maintenance tasks;
• Plan, organize, prioritize and schedule work;
• Direct the activities of small work groups;
• Implement appropriate safety precautions and procedures;
• Repair, install and maintain water mains and services and other appurtenances including cla-valves, air vacs, and valves;
• Understand the water distribution operations;
• Operate heavy equipment and vehicles;
• Read and interpret drawings, blue prints, manuals, stationing, GIS, and GPS;

• Operate office equipment including computers and supporting software including SCADA, GIS, GPS, word processing, spreadsheet, email, and database applications;

• Perform mathematical computations;
• Prepare and maintain records and reports;
• Maintain current knowledge of new technology, products and construction techniques;
• Understand and carry out oral and written instructions;
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with employees, supervisors, managers, customers and the public.

 PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS: 

• Sufficient strength to perform manual labor such as digging, shoveling, sweeping, wrenching, operating valves; 
• Sufficient eyesight, or with corrective lenses, to read standard text and data on computer terminal screens, various signs at 20 feet, distinguish colors, see with sufficient depth perception; 
• Ability to speak and hear at normal conversational levels in person and over the telephone and work with continuous noise for extended periods; 
• Manual dexterity including finger dexterity to use hand and power tools and computers; 
• Ability to reach, bend, pull, kneel or stoop in performing work and maintain balance;
• Ability to lift and carry up to approximately forty pounds of equipment and/or materials and push or pull equipment up to 100 pounds;  
• Ability to operate mechanical equipment and trucks using both hands; 
• Ability to work in cold (below 32F) and hot (above 100F) outside weather; 
• Ability to work with hands in water, work in confined spaces, work below ground;
• Ability to wear a respirator due to potential exposure to hazards that could occur during job duties;
• Ability to work on slippery and uneven surfaces. 

Any combination of training and experience, which demonstrates attainment of the required knowledge and ability to perform the required work (with reasonable accommodation, if needed), typically:
 
EDUCATION:
High school diploma or equivalent is required.
 
EXPERIENCE: 
Four (4) years of experience in the operation, installation or maintenance of water distribution systems.
 
REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATIONS:

A valid California class C driver’s license must be maintained at all times.

A Class A driver’s license is required.

A State of California Grade IV Water Distribution Operator Certification issued by the California State Water Resources Control Board is required.

A State of California Grade II Water Treatment Operator Certification issued by the California State Water Resources Control Board is required.

 
DESIRED CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATIONS:

State of California Grade V Water Distribution Operator Certification issued by the California State Water Resources Control Board

State of California Grade III Water Treatment Certification issued by the California State Water Resources Control Board

CWEA Grade II Mechanical Technologist Certification

CWEA Grade I Collection System Maintenance Certification

It is the policy of the Las Virgenes Municipal Water District to ensure equal employment opportunity to all persons regardless of their race, color, national origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, mental or physical impairment, ancestry, medical condition, marital status, or age (except where a bona fide occupational qualification). The District will act to ensure equal treatment to all persons in matters affecting recruitment, hiring, promotion, discipline, compensation, assignment, benefits, training, and layoff practices, and any other matters affecting employment with the Las Virgenes Municipal Water District. The same policy applies to all qualified Vietnam- era veterans, disabled veterans or other persons with disabilities that are capable of performing a particular job with reasonable accommodation to their disability.

In compliance with the American with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance in the selection process please notify the Human Resources Division, in writing, upon applying.

Salary : $86,264 - $118,725