Under close supervision, to perform a variety of unskilled or semi-skilled manual tasks in the field, shop, or plant as a trainee in water system maintenance or meter service departments; to receive training in the more difficult semi-skilled tasks; and to perform related duties as required. The duties and responsibilities listed below are intended to provide a representative list of the various types of work that may be performed. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job class, and incumbents may expect to perform other related similar duties.

- Learns to perform a variety of unskilled and semi-skilled manual tasks in the field, shop, or plant, as assigned.

- Performs heavy physical labor and many routine manual tasks.

- Learns water system and water service duties including meter reading system and routes, customer service, meter repair and methods in completing required District paperwork.

- Learns and assists in the installation of pipelines, services, hydrants, meters, and valves; assists in traffic control.

- Learns and assists in the maintenance of all District facilities, including wells, pumps, reservoirs, pipelines, buildings, and other property owned by the District.

- Maintains assigned District vehicle including servicing and periodic safety checks.

- Participates in District safety meetings.

- Maintain prompt and regular attendance.

- Performs other related duties, as assigned.

Knowledge of:

- Uses and purposes of common construction and maintenance tools and equipment.

- Safe work practices.

Ability To

- Learn the methods, materials and tools used in water construction and maintenance.

- Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.

- Communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.

- Learn and observe proper safety precautions.

- Learn geography of the District service area.

- Perform heavy manual tasks under varied weather conditions.

- Learn a variety of semi-skilled tasks required in water construction and maintenance.

- Prepare and maintain simple records.

- Operate a vehicle observing legal and defensive driving practices.

- Observe proper safety precautions.

Any combination of education, training, and experience that would likely provide the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform in the position is qualifying. A typical combination includes:

Education: High School graduation or G.E.D. equivalent is required.

Licenses, Certificates, Special Requirements

Possession of a valid Class C California driver’s license, acceptable driving record, and proof of auto insurance in compliance with the District’s Vehicle Insurance Policy standards is required.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this classification, an incumbent is regularly required to stand; use hands and fingers to handle or feel; and talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to walk and to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb, or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to ten (10) pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to fifty (50) pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to one hundred (100) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Mental Demands

The employee must be able to follow oral and written instructions; complete assigned tasks within deadlines; and interact with co-workers, management, customers, vendors, contractors, and other parties.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This position constantly works outdoors to access and maintain valves, mains, meters, and hydrants. The employee enters enclosed vaults and underground chambers to maintain pump stations and works in trenches to repair and maintain distribution lines. The noise level of pumping equipment within enclosed vault areas is frequently loud and can vary between 85 and 95 decibels. The employee is constantly exposed to heat, wetness, humidity, and moisture, and occasionally exposed to welding fumes, oils, and greases.

The employee frequently drives a vehicle to the assigned work site and is exposed to traffic and variable weather conditions.