Maintenance Worker II - Water/Wastewater

Company: County of San Bernardino
Location: San Bernardino
Posted on: November 16, 2021

Job Description:

Applications will be accepted and processed until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received. This recruitment may close without further notice; interested candidates should apply as soon as possible. EXCELLENT BENEFITS PACKAGE includes differentials, footwear, vacation, health options, retirement, & more! San Bernardino County has reciprocity with CalPERS and otherCalifornia '37 Act counties. San Bernardino County's Special Districts Department'sWater and Sanitation Division is recruiting forMaintenance Workers II to perform a variety of general and semi-skilled maintenance tasks pertaining to the operation of a water distribution or wastewater collection system.Maintenance Workersare required to perform their duties in all weather conditions, and at any work site; work sites are located throughout the County, including high/low deserts, mountains, and valleys. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT Working Conditions: Applicantsmust be able to perform heavy manual labor and work outdoors in varying weather conditions; work in desertand mountainous areas, remote locations, and other locations as needed; have the ability to drive in all weather conditions; and work weekends andholidays, and respond to emergency calls as needed. Must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and have the ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, bend over, and crawl for extended periods in the performance of job duties for this position. Health and Physical: Persons seeking appointment to this class must meet the health and physical condition standards deemed necessary and proper for performance of the duties established by the San Bernardino County Special Districts Department. Certification: Some facilities require the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) Water Distribution Operator Grade D3 certification. Additional compensation may be available for employees possessing certifications at a higher level than required for the assigned site, and/or for specialized industry-specific certifications. Additional Certification: Must possess and maintain both a State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) Water Distribution OperatorGrade D2 certification and aWater Treatment T2 certification within 18 months from date of employment, or be terminated. License:Must obtain and maintain a CA Class A unrestricted driver license with tanker endorsement within 24 months of Maintenance Worker series employment, or be terminated.Subject to DOT random testing requirements. Travel: Travel throughout the County is required. A valid CA driver license and proof of automobile liability insurance is required at time of appointment. Assignment: Employees on call must respond by phone within 30 minutes. Employees may be assigned to oneregion, but are expected to work any site located throughout the County, to meet the Department's needs. Incumbents are required to be available on-call evenings, weekends, and holidays, as needed. Sites/locations encompass the mountains, the deserts, and the valleys. Special Districts Department provides cost-effective services to 100+ unincorporated areas throughout San Bernardino County. Services are provided with a commitment to safety, quality, and focus on customer satisfaction. Minimum Requirements Must meet the following Certification, Experience, AND License requirements: A. One of the following certification combinations: * Current CA SWRCB D2 Water Distribution Operator andT1Water Treatment certifications * Current CA SWRCB T2 Water Treatmentand D1 Water Distribution Operator certifications B. Experience: Two (2) years of recent experience (within the last 5 years) in the maintenance and repair, or inspection, of water/wastewater equipment and machinery. C. License: Must possess a valid CA Class "C" driver license (or higher). NOTE: Copy of required certificates must be attached to the application. Desired Qualifications The ideal candidate will possess a valid CA Class A unrestricted driver license with tanker and hazmat endorsements, in addition to possession of the SWRCB Water Distribution Operator Grade D3 certification, SWRCB T2 Water Treatment certification and SWRCB Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Grade II certification.

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