The City of Yuba City is currently recruiting forWater Distribution Operator I/II! This recruitment will close on Thursday July 10 2025 at 3PM (PST) or upon receiving sixty (60) minimally qualified applications.
Under general supervision the Water Distribution Operator performs a variety of tasks in the repair maintenance and construction of public works infrastructure and facilities and performs other related work as required. Incumbents will be expected to work a variety of schedules including nights weekends and stand-by. Personnel on stand-by must remain physically able to respond within forty-five (45) minutes to the incident and refrain from the use of alcohol medications or substances that may interfere with their ability to effectively respond to any call for service. Furthermore Water Distribution Operators are expected to have general knowledge of Storm Drainage Sewer Collection and Streets Maintenance. Water Distribution Operators do not have supervisory responsibilities.
Water Distribution Operator I: This is the entrance level for the Water Distribution Operator series. Incumbents work initially under immediate supervision and receive detailed instructions and training on assignments. Incumbents generally work within an established framework of set procedures in performing assigned tasks. Through on the job training a Water Distribution Operator I is expected to obtain the skills and knowledge necessary to advance to journey level performance. Work is reviewed frequently and assessed for results achieved.
Water Distribution Operator II: This is the journey level for the Water Distribution Operator series. Incumbents work within an established framework of set procedures in performing assigned tasks and are expected to perform a variety of journey level maintenance repair and construction tasks with general supervision and minimum instruction. Work is normally reviewed only on completion and for overall results.
To view full details of the position please review the job description on the Citys website:Water Distribution Operator
Water Distribution Operator I: Education: Completion of formal or informal education sufficient to read and write at a level required for successful job performance. Experience: Six (6) months of recent work experience in a similar field.
Water Distribution Operator II: Education: Completion of formal or informal education sufficient to read and write at a level required for successful job performance. Experience: Two (2) years of recent work experience in a similar field or one (1) year of experience at a level equivalent to a Water Distribution Operator I with the City of Yuba City.
Licenses and/or Certificates Required:
Water Distribution Operator I: At time of hire must possess a valid California drivers license and obtain Class B license with Airbrake endorsement within six (6) moths. In addition to above requires possession of a D-2 Water Distribution Certificate issued by the California State Water Resources Control Board within twenty-for (24) months of appointment.
Water Distribution Operator II: At time of hire or promotion from Water Distribution Operator I must possess a valid California Class A drivers license with Airbrake endorsement and a D-2 Water Distribution Certificate issued by the California State Water Resources Control Board. Successful completion of specialized training in Work Zone Traffic Safety is required. In addition to above requires possession of a D-3 Water Distribution Certificate issued by the California State Water Resources Control Board and a Backflow Prevention Tester certificate within twenty-four (24) months of appointment.
Important Information
FINAL FILING DATE: Thursday July 10 2025 at 3PM (PST) or upon receiving sixty (60) minimally qualified applications. Please note: Written testing for this recruitment is tentatively scheduled to occur on July 17th 2025. This is a required step in the process and will require a 3-hour time commitment. Oral interviews are tentatively scheduled to occur the week of July 21st. Please plan accordingly. The information above is a brief summary of job duties. Please visitfor additional information regarding this position and employment with the City of Yuba City.
You must demonstrate that you meet the minimum qualifications of the position.
Please complete ALL sections of the application. A rsum or other supplemental materials may be attached to your application but will not be accepted in lieu of completing any part of the application. Blank applications that reference see rsum will be disqualified. Your resume and supplemental materials will not be considered as part of the initial screening process.
Be sure to review your application prior to submission. No new or additional information will be accepted after the closing date.
Application materials are the property of the City of Yuba City and will not be returned.
It is your responsibility to keep your NEOGOV profile updated including any changes to your telephone number and email address. Failure to do so may result in missed notification of exams or interviews.
Selection Process The minimum qualifications as stated in this job announcement represent only the basic requirements of the the minimum qualifications does not guarantee that a candidate will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. The recruitment process involves multiple steps which may include but are not limited to:
Video One-Way Interviews
Speed Interviews
Oral Panel Interviews
Department Interviews
Written Testing
Physical Agility Testing for Safety Positions
Please note: The entire recruitment process from recruitment opening date to start date could take 6 12 weeks for successful candidates. Final candidates must pass pre-employment screening which may include:
Fingerprinting
Criminal Background Check
Substance Screening
Medical Evaluation
Reference Check
Equal Employment Opportunity The City of Yuba City does not discriminate on the basis of sex religion race color national origin age or disability in employment or the provision of service. Veterans women minorities and the disabled are encouraged to apply. EOE. The Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the recruitment process to accommodate candidates with disabilities. Please contact the Human Resources Department at least 72 hours in advance so such aids or services can be arranged. TTY users may contact Human Resources at . The provisions of this job announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied provisions contained in this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice.
Questions Thank you for your interest in employment with the City of Yuba City. If you have questions regarding this job announcement or the application process:
Visit City Hall: 1201 Civic Center Blvd Yuba City CA 95993
About the City
The City of Yuba City is located in Sutter County adjacent to the beautiful Feather River and at the base of the Sutter Buttes the smallest mountain range in the world. Located just 40 miles north of Sacramento Yuba City is the agricultural economic and social center of the Yuba-Sutter Region. The area offers excellent outdoor activities such as hiking boating fishing water skiing hunting biking horseback riding and is within comfortable driving distance of the Bay Area Lake Tahoe and other recreational areas.
The City is the perfect mix of urban convenience and small town charm. A historic downtown and modern shopping facilities make shopping convenient and a pleasure. The City prides itself in its well-maintained parks and aquatic center while offering a wide range of recreational activities for the entire family.
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