Salary : $53,028.00 - $77,604.00 AnnuallyLocation : Encinitas, CAJob Type: Full-Time RegularJob Number: 25-02Department: UtilitiesOpening Date: 01/06/2025Closing Date: 2/2/2025 11:59 PM PacificThe Position Utility and Maintenance Technicians are responsible for operating trucks and equipment, and performing a wide variety of semi-skilled and skilled tasks in construction, installation, repair and maintenance of the District's water distribution system. Examples of Important & Essential Duties (included but not limited to)
- Exercise and perform basic maintenance on valves, blow-offs, fire hydrants, air vacs, sample stations, water meters, and other water appurtenances.
- Assist in responding to emergencies as required during normal working hours, weekends, nights and holidays.
- Perform installation and repair on water services, water mains, fire hydrants, fire services and other related water appurtenances.
- Responds to customer complaints and troubleshoot system for cause of complaints.
- Operates tools and equipment as assigned by crew lead or supervisor for performing utility maintenance repair activities.
- Observes and follows established safety precautions regarding traffic control, confined space, trenching, excavating, and power equipment operation.
- Read and troubleshoot automated meters using drive-by technology.
- Flush, monitor, and maintain water quality in existing dead end lines.
- Locating and marking utility lines/services.
- Remove and replace concrete and asphalt as required when performing utility maintenance.
- Requires working in a strenuous environment with heavy lifting.
Applicants must have KNOWLEDGE OF: customer service principles; basic record keeping techniques; applicable maintenance practices related to concrete, asphalt, signage, traffic control, water utilities; a variety of heavy equipment and tools, and follow safe work practices. Applicants must have ABILITY TO: Operate a variety of tools and equipment; operate light and heavy vehicles; perform manual labor; troubleshoot equipment problems; maintain, repair and clean equipment and trucks; complete paperwork and documentation; provide customer service; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; and establish, maintain, and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with those contacted in the course of work as well as coworkers and supervisors.ESSENTIAL DUTIES REQUIRE THE FOLLOWING PHYSICAL SKILLS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT: Ability to sit, stand, walk, kneel, crouch, stoop, squat, twist, climb, push, pull, and exert in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects; exposure to cold, heat, noise, outdoors, vibration, chemicals, explosive materials, mechanical hazards, and electrical hazards; ability to travel to different sites and locations, availability for shift work, on-call, stand-by, and emergency call. Minimum Qualifications
Training and Experience (position requirements at entry):High School Diploma, or General Equivalency Diploma (G.E.D.), plus one year of experience in construction or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above. Application Process and DeadlineAn application with an attached resume are required byFebruary 2, 2025** Incomplete application packets will not be accepted **Qualified applicants will be invited to test for the position. Testing is scheduled for Tuesday, February 12, 2025. Applicants invited to test will be notified via email. The City of Encinitas and the San Dieguito Water District provide equal opportunity employment for all persons without regard to race, color, religion/religious creed, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, physical disability, mental disability, marital status, age, physical disability, ancestry, genetic information, medical condition, political affiliations, veteran status, Family Leave Act status, AB60 CA Driver's License status or status with pregnancy, child birth or breastfeeding. The City and Water District encourage minorities, disabled persons and women to apply. Qualified applicants who move to the next level of the selection process must notify the Human Resources Office if accommodation is needed. A thorough background check will be conducted for the candidate(s) seriously considered for the position including fingerprinting and reference checking. A contingent job offer may be given pending the results of medical evaluation, which includes a physical, TB test and drug and alcohol screening. Applicants will be required to submit verification of the legal right to work in the United States. The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.City of Encinitas & San Dieguito Water District2024 Benefits SummaryService Employees International Union, Local 221 (SEIU)Cafeteria Health PlanThe City provides an amount equal to the high median of the medical monthly premiums of all CalPERS medical plans available in San Diego County to plan participants. The amount received is determined by the level of coverage selected. The 2024 annual maximum is $27,175.92($1,132.33 twice monthly), toward the purchase of qualified benefits on a pre-tax basis under the City's Section 125 Cafeteria Benefits Plan. The remaining balance is available as additional income, up to $7,900.08 per year ($329.17 twice monthly).RetirementThe City contracts with the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS):Retirement Tier - Local MiscellaneousRetirement FormulaTier 2 - Classic2.0% @ 60Tier 3 - New Member2.0% @ 62Retirement Tier - Other Safety (Lifeguards)Retirement FormulaTier 2 - Classic3.0% @ 55Tier 3 - New Member2.7% @ 57457 Deferred CompensationThe City offers a 457 and/or 401(a) deferred compensation. These accounts are voluntary and employee funded.Life, Accidental Death and Dismemberment InsuranceThe City provides Basic Group Term Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D). Group Term Life Insurance is equal to 1x your basic annual earnings up to a maximum of $150,000. AD&D is up to the amount of your Group Term Life Insurance.Short-Term Disability Insurance (STD)STD benefits are 70% of your weekly earnings up to a maximum of $3,500 per week.Long-Term Disability Insurance (LTD)LTD benefits are 66% of monthly earnings up to a maximum of $8,000 per month. San Dieguito Water District employees pay for their LTD premium.Sick Leave Employees accrue nine (9) hours of sick leave for each calendar month of paid status (4.153 hours per pay period). New employees are granted a beginning balance of (9) hours. Less than full time employees accrue sick leave in an amount prorated by FTE status. Accrued sick leave carries over from year to year.Vacation LeaveEmployees earn vacation hours based on the following years of service:VacationHire - 5 Years- 104 hours6 - 10 Years- 128 hours11 - 15 Years - 152 hours 16+ Years- 184 hours Credit is given to new employees for related continuous prior public service employment at the rate of one year for every two years worked.Paid Leave for Family Member Illness Each new full-time employee is granted a beginning balance of fourteen (14) hours of paid time off to attend to family member(s) in need of the employee's assistance in times of illness or parental leave to bond with a new child; 1.3846 hours of additional paid leave is accrued each pay period. The maximum accrual is about eighty three (83) hours.Parental Leave (Baby Bonding)Employees who qualify for California Family Rights Act (CFRA) baby bonding will be eligible for twelve (12) weeks of employer paid leave. Available leave is prorated based on FTE status.General Election Leave Employees shall be provided a half day of paid leave to vote at the employee's polling location or a full day of paid leave to volunteer for the County Registrar of Voters for a General Election.Holiday ClosureEach year, City Hall is closed from Christmas Eve through New Year's Day.HolidaysEmployees receive thirteen (13) fixed holidays and five (5) floating holidays (45 hours) per fiscal year.Employee Assistance Program (EAP)Confidential services are available to employees and household members to assist with personal and professional issues. Five sessions per issue are available each calendar year.Computer Purchase ProgramThe City will loan employees who successfully complete the probationary period of employment an interest free loan of up to $3,000.Tuition AssistanceEligible employees may receive up to $1,200 in reimbursement per fiscal year for approved coursework tuition, required textbooks and registration. Social Security and MedicareThe City does not participate in the Social Security program. The City and employees each pay 1.45% to Medicare Insurance.This document is intended to provide a general summary of benefits available to employees of the City of Encinitas and San Dieguito Water District. Exact benefits an employee is entitled to receive are determined by the City Council through collective bargaining agreements between the City and the union representing the employee's classification, as well as through various Resolutions and Ordinances. If there is a conflict between the information in this summary and the official plans/contracts, the official documents will prevail.01 Do you have a least three (1) year of construction, operation and/or maintenance related experience?
02 Do you have a State of California Department of Health Water Distribution Grade D-I certificate or higher? If yes, please provide copy.
03 Do you have a State of California Department of Health Treatment Operator Grade T-1 or higher? if yes, please provide copy.
04 Do you have a certificate in traffic control and flagging classes? If yes, please attach copy.
05 Do you have certification in Confined Space entry? If yes, please provide copy.
06 Do you have a Class A Driver's License?
07 I have attached a resume and understand that if I didn't my application will not be reviewed.
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