Construction & Maintenance Worker I-III- Drinking Water

About the Department

This position is open until filled, with the first review of candidates scheduled for May 7, 2026, or until a sufficient number of qualified candidates have been received, whichever occurs sooner.  Therefore, we encourage you to apply early. 

This recruitment may be used to establish an eligibility list for 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. 

Position 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:

• Installs, taps, re-lines, disinfects, tests and connects water mains and appurtenances; repairs, disinfects, and tests broken water mains.
• 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.
• Installs, repairs, and maintains fire hydrants, valves, meters and meter vaults performs maintenance and repairs to recycled water distribution system
• 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 serve in a crew-leader’s capacity 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.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge of: Uses and purposes of general construction tools and equipment.  Safe work practices.  Principles of customer service.  Basic mathematics.

Skill/Ability to: Learn to perform utility construction, maintenance and repair tasks associated with utility activities.  Learn to operate a variety of hand tools and light and medium equipment safely. Learn and apply safe work practices including traffic control procedures, trench shoring, and confined space entry procedures.Learn to locate and repair leaks and breaks.  Learn to troubleshoot water quality and pressure problems.  Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.  Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.   On a continuous basis, know and understand operations, and observe safety rules; intermittently analyze problem equipment; identify and locate equipment; interpret work orders; remember equipment location; and explain jobs to others.  Intermittently, sit while studying or preparing reports; bend, squat, climb, kneel and twist when performing installation/repair of equipment; perform simple and power grasping, pushing, pulling, and fine manipulation; and lift or carry weight of inspection, 50 pounds or less. This position requires overtime, availability to perform stand-by responsibilities and emergency response. 

Experience:  One year of general construction experience desirable. 

Education: Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade. 

Construction and Maintenance Worker II

In addition to the qualifications for the Construction and Maintenance Worker I:

Knowledge of: Methods and practices of installing, repairing and maintaining water distribution, collection, canal and ditch systems.  Methods, techniques, tools and operating characteristics of mechanical equipment used in the construction and maintenance of utility systems.  Pertinent local, State and Federal laws, ordinances, rules and regulations. 

Skill/Ability to: Independently perform installation, repair and maintenance duties associated with the District’s utility infrastructure and water conveyance system.  Safely operate a variety of light to heavy construction equipment and hand tools.  Read maps to locate pipelines and facilities.  Recognize hazardous working conditions and take appropriate action.   Address and resolve customer concerns.   Locate and repair leaks and breaks.  Troubleshoot water quality and pressure problems.  Respond to emergency situations.  Ensure a safe working environment. This position requires overtime, availability to perform stand-by responsibilities and emergency response.

Experience and Education: Any combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.  A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience: Two years of responsible experience similar to Construction and Maintenance Worker I with the El Dorado Irrigation District.

Education: Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade. 

Construction and Maintenance Worker III

In addition to the qualifications for the Construction and Maintenance Worker II:

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of: Advanced principles, practices and methods of installing, repairing and maintaining District utility infrastructure and facilities; technical and functional supervision and training.  Advanced methods, techniques, tools and operating characteristics of mechanical equipment used in the construction and maintenance of utility systems.  Pipeline chemical application methods. 

Skill/Ability to: Ability to provide technical and functional supervision over assigned staff; effectively train staff.  Perform the most complex duties related to the installation, repair and maintenance of District’s utility infrastructure and water conveyance system in a safe and effective manner.  Address and resolve the more difficult and complex customer concerns.  Ensure a safe working environment.  Accurately estimate labor, materials, and equipment needs.  

Experience and Education: Any combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.   A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience: At least two years of responsible journey level experience as a Construction and Maintenance Worker II at the El Dorado Irrigation District.

Education: Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade. 

Other Qualifications

License and Certificate:

Construction & Maintenance Worker I- Possession of or the ability to obtain a Class B California Driver’s license within six months of appointment is required for the Construction and Maintenance Worker I classification.  The District provides training and behind-the-wheel drive time necessary to prepare and pass the Class A/B driver license examination is at no cost to employee. Possession of a Class A California Driver’s License is highly desirable.

Possession of a valid Water Distribution Operator Grade 1 Certificate or higher issued by the State Water Resources Control Board – Division of Drinking Water or ability to obtain within six months of appointment is required for the Construction and Maintenance Worker I classification.

Construction & Maintenance Worker II- Possession of a Class A California driver’s license.

Possession of a valid Water Distribution Operator Grade 2 Certificate or higher issued by the State Water Resources Control Board – Division of Drinking Water is required for the Construction and Maintenance Worker II classification when assigned to the Drinking Water Division.

Construction & Maintenance Worker III- Possession of a Class A California driver’s license.

Possession of a valid Water Distribution Operator Grade 3 Certificate or higher issued by the State Water Resources Control Board – Division of Drinking Water is required for the Construction and Maintenance Worker III classification when assigned to the Drinking Water Division. 

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