South Tahoe Public Utility District

Seasonal Positions

South Lake Tahoe, CA

seasonal

$43,680-$56,160

On-site

Utilities

About This Job

Job Summary

Performs a variety of routine manual and support tasks assisting with the preventive maintenance, repair, replacement, and monitoring of the District’s water and wastewater systems.

Typical employment occurs between May and October, though dates may vary based on departmental needs. Seasonal employees may work up to 999 hours within a fiscal year.

Interviews will be held in mid-April. The job posting will remain open until positions are filled.

Essential Functions

Seasonal Underground Sewer Repair Laborer - Assists in repairing sewer lines and laterals; replaces, repairs and adjusts manhole covers and frames. Assists in the cleaning and inspection of sewer, manholes and related facilities. Assists in repairing sewer main lines, maintains, repairs and installs sewer laterals as required. Repairs force mains and installs sewer mains. Breaks out, removes, and repairs street pavement. Assists in operation of sewer cleaning and rodding equipment (i.e. hydros, vacuum trucks, rodding equipment and t.v. camera equipment), but does not drive these vehicles. Performs pre-and post-vehicle inspections. Performs easement clearing using chainsaws and chipper.

Seasonal Underground Water Repair Laborer- Maintains, repairs, and/or replaces water lines and related water system components including: existing water services and service valves, fire hydrants, water valve boxes and covers, old valves up to 30" and above, water meters, and related components. Installs new water mains up to 8", mainline valves up to 30" and above, new water services and service valves, fire hydrants, water meters, and all components of a new water system including laying and joining pipe, and installation of water blow-offs. Installs and replaces water meters and boxes. Assists with chlorinating new lines and performs disinfection procedures as required. Tests and flushes new system to meet state requirements. Breaks out, removes and repairs street pavement. Operates air compressors and associated tools, such as jackhammers, and impact wrenches. Operates wackers, pavement saw, pipe cut-off saw, pipe-bursting and mole tunneling tool.

Seasonal Field Operations Laborer - Paints and performs maintenance on the District’s Water and Sewer facilities. Performs general yard cleanup including removal of trees, brush and pine needles. Completes BMP’s and landscaping of District property. Assists in general site improvements of District property. Operates air compressors and associated tools, such as jackhammers, and impact wrenches. Operates wackers, pavement saw, pipe cut-off saw, pipe-bursting and mole tunneling tool.

Seasonal Maintenance Laborer - Performs landscaping and irrigation work. Performs light maintenance at the District facilities including painting and staining of various facilities. May perform plumbing, painting and carpentry tasks as necessary. Operates equipment such as weed wackers and air compressors.

Seasonal Meter Tech Assistant - Assists the Customer Service Department with locating water meters, lifting meter lids and repairing problems, assists with reading meter routes and entering readings into electronic equipment . Assists with field works including turning meters on and off, checking for leaks, and investigating customer-related complaints. Responsible for turn-on and turn-off's of water for Customer Service.

Education & Experience Requirements

Any combination of education and experience which would likely provide the necessary knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Education: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.

Experience: Construction or maintenance, plumbing or closely related field is desirable.

Licenses: Possession of appropriate and valid driver’s license and driving record that complies with District policy is required.

Proficiency Requirements

Knowledge of:

Basic methods, tools and equipment utilized in the maintenance and repair of water and wastewater systems

Basic principles and practices of water and wastewater system operations.

Basic mechanical principles and applications.

Standard and accepted safety procedures applied to water and wastewater systems and operations.

Modern office practices, methods, and computer equipment, including relevant software applications.

Principles and practices of customer service.

Safe work practices.

Ability to:

Learn the occupational hazards, standards and approved water and wastewater maintenance procedures and appropriate safety precautions to protect self and others. Apply understanding and common sense to carry out instructions in oral, written or diagram form.

Function as a productive, effective and positive member of assigned work team(s).

Operate and maintain standard equipment, tools and vehicles utilized in the performance of assigned duties in a safe and effective manner.

Operate and use modern office equipment including computers and applicable software. Read, write and comprehend the English language at a level necessary for effective job performance exercising correct English usage, vocabulary, spelling, grammar and punctuation.

Communicate effectively, tactfully and positively in both oral and written form.

Understand both oral and written instructions and carry out in a positive manner.

Establish, maintain and foster positive working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Must have ability to work in the field; work in confined spaces and around machines, to climb and descend ladders, to operate varied hand and power tools and construction equipment, and to operate a motor vehicle and visit various District facilities. Positions in this classification bend, stoop, kneel, reach and climb to perform work and inspect work sites. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push and pull materials and objects weighing up to 50lbs. Employees are exposed to loud noises, cold and hot temperatures, inclement weather conditions, road hazards, vibration, confining spaces, chemicals, mechanical and or electrical hazards, and hazardous substances and fumes.

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