Senior Water Distribution Technician

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THE POSITION
This recruitment is being conducted to fill four full-time vacancies. The list established by this recruitment may be used to fill future full-time part-time limited term and temporary vacancies for up to one year.

The City of Vallejo is seeking qualified candidates to fill four full-time vacancies in the role of Senior Water Distribution Technician. Senior Water Distribution Technicians serve as lead workers on field crews and are responsible for overseeing guiding and participating in the more complex and technical work associated with the construction installation repair and maintenance of the Citys water distribution systems. This position plays a key role in field operations and supports the training and coordination of assigned Water Distribution Technicians.

Why join the City of Vallejo Water Department

At the City of Vallejos Water Department were committed to delivering safe reliable and high-quality drinking water to our community. Our team is comprised of skilled professionals who take pride in their work and are driven by integrity innovation and service. Joining our department means being part of a collaborative mission-driven organization where your technical expertise leadership and ideas will help shape the future of Water Distribution in Vallejo.

We offer a supportive work environment with opportunities for professional training career advancement and direct impact on vital public infrastructure. This is more than a job its a chance to grow your career while serving the community of Vallejo in a meaningful way.

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate for Sr. Water Distribution Technician will possess three years of journey level experience in the installation maintenance and repair of water distribution systems preferably in a public agency or will possess at least one year of experience as a Water Distribution Technician with the City of Vallejo.

They will possess their Class A drivers license with air brake and manual transmission endorsements a Water Distribution Operator Grade D2 Certificate issued by the State of California Water Resources Control Board and a Backflow Prevention Device General Tester Certificate issued by the American Water Works Association California Nevada Section (AWWA Cal Nev. Section) and/or the Northern California Backflow Prevention Association (NCBPA)

Top Candidates Will Demonstrate:

• Proven ability to work as a lead on crews provide direction and ensure safety & quality standards are met.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills in the field.
• Familiarity with water system mapping valves hydrants services meters and pressure regulation systems.
• A commitment to teamwork accountability and public service.

The Water Department has six Divisions: Water Treatment Engineering Distribution Watershed and Facilities Management and Administration/Conservation.

Essential Functions

The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or maybe required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.

Important responsibilities and duties may include but are not limited to the following:

• Lead plan train and review the work of staff responsible for providing the installation replacement repair and maintenance of water distribution systems.
• Plan direct and participate in the installation connection maintenance repair relocation and testing of water mains service lines meters valves pumps fire services and hydrants taps backflow prevention devices and other associated water distribution facilities including tanks and reservoirs.
• Cut and fit pipes make water main taps detect leaks and notify customers; certify backflow devices.
• Survey various areas of the water distribution system; locate and repair leaks in water distribution lines; check for potential hazards or contamination; take appropriate action as required.
• Estimate time materials and equipment required for jobs assigned; requisition materials as required.
• Train assigned employees in their area of work in maintenance and repair methods techniques and in the set-up and use of equipment.
• Operate construction equipment power tools and moderately heavy and light mechanical equipment including dump trucks backhoe wheel and track front-end loader grader paving machine forklift boom truck compressors jackhammer tapping machine wacker (compaction equipment) paint sprayers sand-blasters concrete saws welding equipment and various other types of equipment; load unload and operate pick-ups trucks and truck-trailer combinations to transport maintenance supplies materials and equipment; maintain hand and power tools and assigned equipment; assign and/or perform preventative maintenance on equipment and tools as required.
• Assign the performance of preventative maintenance on equipment and tools as required.
• Perform heavy physical labor.
• Locate water-related infrastructure with electronic locating equipment.
• Perform welding on water mains and other equipment as required; perform welding in the cutting repair and fabrication of equipment tools parts and fixtures.
• Perform light building maintenance on pump stations plant buildings tanks and reservoirs including light carpentry masonry and concrete work.
• Complete all paperwork related to work orders work performed resources ordered/used timesheets training reports safety reports etc.
• Ensure the adherence to safe work policies and procedures; utilize proper safety precautions related to all work performed.
• Perform the full range of duties assigned in the assigned area of work.
• Oversee and verify the work of assigned employees for accuracy proper work methods techniques and compliance with applicable standards and specifications and safety protocols.
• Respond to public inquiries in a courteous manner by providing information within the area of assignment; resolve complaints in an efficient and timely manner.
• Participate in respond to and be available for emergency callouts for periods of up to one week at a time.
• Respond to emergency call outs within one hour when assigned to standby duty.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of general water line installation and maintenance activities.
• Operations services and activities of a water distribution system maintenance program including standard water sample collection.
• Principles of lead supervision and training.
• Methods and techniques of construction maintenance and repair related to the area of work assigned.
• Basic mathematical operations such as addition subtraction multiplication division fractions and percentages.
• General use purpose and maintenance of hand tools.
• Mechanical and hydraulic principles.
• Techniques equipment and materials used in street and sidewalk maintenance and repair.
• Operational characteristics of mechanical equipment and tools used in the area of work assigned.
• Cutting torch principles and techniques.
• Occupational hazards and standard work safety practices necessary in the area of work assigned including city policies and procedures and local state and federal
• regulatory requirements regarding workplace safety.
• Local state and federal regulatory requirements related to drinking water storm water and any other similar water related mandates.
• Principles and procedures of record keeping.
• Computer use and associated programs used by the department.

• Lead organize and review the work of water distribution staff in the area of work assigned.
• Independently perform the most difficult maintenance construction and repair work in the area of work assigned.
• Use maintain and repair automated and mechanical water meters.
• Participate in respond to and be available for emergency call outs for periods up to one week at a time.
• Interpret explain and enforce department policies and procedures within assigned crew.
• Operate a variety of equipment in a safe and effective manner.
• Perform preventive maintenance on mechanical equipment as required.
• Work independently in the absence of supervision.
• Use operate and care for hand tools power tools and mechanical equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
• Proficiently and safely operate construction equipment related to the construction trades; perform maintenance and repairs on tools and equipment.
• Read and interpret maps sketches drawings specifications and technical manuals.
• Perform a variety of semi-skilled and skilled duties in water distribution facility repair and installation.
• Perform a variety of manual tasks for extended periods of time and in unfavorable weather conditions.
• Perform heavy manual labor.
• Apply good judgment and practical knowledge to resolve unusual or irregular problems in the area of work assigned.
• Perform duties in a manner to maximize public safety in the area of work assigned.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work including the general public.
• Professionally and diplomatically respond to questions and comments from the public and city staff including subordinates and superiors.
• Lift 100 pounds.

Working Conditions

Position requires sitting standing walking on level uneven and slippery surfaces reaching twisting turning kneeling bending stooping squatting crouching grasping and making repetitive hand movements in the performance of daily duties. The position also requires both near and far vision when operating assigned equipment. Acute hearing is required in both the office and the field. The ability to lift carry and push tools equipment and supplies weighing up to 100 pounds is also required. Additionally the incumbent in this outdoor position works in all weather conditions including rain heat and cold. The incumbent may be exposed to fumes dust chemicals air contaminants and moisture. The nature of the work may also require the incumbent to climb ladders use power and noise producing tools and equipment drive motorized vehicles work in heavy vehicle traffic conditions and work in and around confined spaces.

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2. Applications will be screened for overall qualifications in the week of July 14 2025.

3. Oral Panel Interviews are tentatively scheduled to take place in the week of August 4 2025. Oral Panel Interviews are weighed at 100% of the candidates score. Candidates must achieve a minimum passing score of 70%. Those achieving 70% or higher will be placed on the Register of Eligibles (eligible list) and may be considered to fill positions for up to one year.

The City reserves the right to limit the number of candidates to those determined to be best qualified based upon all requested application materials including training and experience current resume and responses to supplemental questions.

4. Candidates placed on the Register of Eligibles (eligible list) will be referred to the department for final interviews based on their performance in the exam. The number of candidates referred for a hiring interview is at the discretion of the hiring department.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS

The City of Vallejo is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application assessment or selection process may contact the Human Resources Department to request an accommodation. Please contact Anabela Rivera at or send an email to: no later than July 14 2025 at 5:00p.m.