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Utility Worker

California Water Service Group
San Mateo, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 8/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/6/2026
California Water Service

Job Description:

California Water Service Group (Cal Water) invites you to build a meaningful career with the third largest publicly traded water utility in the United States. Guided by our mission to be the leading provider of water and wastewater services, we are dedicated to improving the quality of life for the customers, communities, and employees we serve. Our culture is grounded in core values-integrity, quality, service, value, health and safety, respect and collaboration, and corporate citizenship-and is reflected in our recognition as a Top Workplace, a Great Place to Work, and a J.D. Power leader in customer satisfaction for multiple years. Join Cal Water and be part of a purpose driven organization where your work makes a lasting impact.

The Utility Worker (UW) performs relief work under various field operations classifications.

In addition, a Utility Worker fulfills various aspects of maintenance operations. This includes, change, clean and replace meters, and meter boxes, assist in repair and perform maintenance on water mains, service lines, street/sidewalks, and fire hydrants; clean and paint station/treatment plant equipment and appurtenances.

Essential Functions:

  • Performs relief work under various field operations classifications.
  • Change and replace 5/8" thru 1" size meters and meter box lids and covers.
  • Clean out 5/8" through 1" size meter box.
  • Assist to flush and perform maintenance on all necessary functions of mains, which includes operation system valves.
  • Assist in setting, replacing, or removing 1-1/2" and 2" size meters.
  • Notify for shutdowns.
  • General maintenance of company's facilities.
  • Collect water samples to a minor extent.

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Adjust or replace meter boxes as necessary
  • Performs work on assigned work location
  • Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

  • A UW must be able to effectively communicate with their supervisor, co-workers, and the public;
  • Have the ability to perform basic mathematic functions to calculate figures; and have the ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operation and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and ability to write routine reports and correspondence
  • Must possess a High School diploma or equivalent, possess a valid California Class C Driver's license, and be insurable under the Company's policy
  • A UW must have a working knowledge of basic features of word processing programs (e.g., Microsoft Word) and electronic mail processing programs (e.g., Microsoft Outlook)
  • Employee must be able to work without supervision and respond appropriately to feedback, evaluation, coaching, counseling, and/or discipline
  • The job entails an understanding and knowledge of water quality specifications for chlorine content, pH, water temperature, other essential water quality parameters, as well as National Pollutant Discharge Elimination Systems (NPDES) rules and regulations
  • California State Water Distribution Operator II certification is required

Salary Range (With D2 Certification):

Step 1 - $42.01

Step 2 - $43.04 - (6 months)

Step 3 - $44.13 - (12 months)

Step 4 - $48.23 - (18 months)

Deadline to submit resume is Thursday, August 20, 2026

The Equal Opportunity Policy of the Company is based upon the philosophy that all people should be treated fairly and with dignity. California Water Service, Hawaii Water Service, New Mexico Water Serviceand Washington Water Servicedo not discriminate against any applicant or employee because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other protected class. The Company makes all employment decisions in a non-discriminatory manner. EOE, VET, DISABILITIES.

Salary : $42 - $43

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