What are the responsibilities and job description for the WATER UTILITY WORKER - Water Production position at City of Huntington Beach?
Description
Note: This job description is currently being updated and is under review for final approval.
In Huntington Beach, we believe that the key to becoming the best beach City in the world starts and ends with finding the right people to join our team. At this time, we have outstanding career opportunities available for Water Utility Worker in our Public Works Department. The current vacancies are within the Water Production division.
The ideal candidate is a motivated and dependable team player with a strong work ethic and a commitment to public service. They bring a solid foundation of knowledge and skills necessary to perform a variety of manual labor tasks in diverse and often challenging field conditions. This individual adheres to safety protocols and demonstrates a willingness to learn and grow through hands-on experience and formal training.
The Department
The Water Production Division is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the City’s water supply infrastructure, The division oversees 4 Water Reservoirs, 10 Water Wells, 3 Booster Stations, 3 import Water Connections and maintains 15 flood control stations. The division plays a vital role in sustaining public health, environmental safety, and City-wide Fire Flow Protection.
The Position
Under general supervision, performs a variety of skilled or semi-skilled tasks in the maintenance, repair and construction of the City’s mechanical and electrical control system work to operate, maintain and repair various machinery, components and facilities of the City’s water production and flood control systems. The Water Utility Worker differs from the Senior Water Utility Worker in that the Water Utility Worker has less experience, expertise, and certification requirements.
Examples of Essential Duties
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Skills
Any combination of education, training, and experience that would likely provide the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform in the position is qualifying. A typical combination includes:
Education: A high school diploma or equivalent certificate.
Experience: Two (2) years’ experience in construction or maintenance and repair of water distribution, water production or industrial equipment, or wastewater collection systems.
Licenses/Certifications: A valid California Class C driver’s license and an acceptable driving record are required at the time of appointment and throughout employment. California Class B driver’s license with HAZMAT Handler permit required within one (1) year of appointment to position. Must obtain Grade 1 Water Treatment Operator Certificate issued by the California State Water Resources Control Board within one (1) year of appointment.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
Positions in this classification are deemed safety sensitive under Department of Transportation (DOT) and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulations and subject to drug and alcohol testing.
Employees regularly assigned/required to drive a City or personal vehicle in the course and scope of work shall be required to participate in the DMV Employer Pull Notice program.
Public Employee Disaster Service Worker: In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, all Huntington Beach city employees are required to perform assigned disaster service worker duties in the event of an emergency or a disaster.
Job Description
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APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCEDURE
The SALARY RANGE is composed of seven steps. Merit step increases are based on satisfactory performance.
PROMOTIONS within the City are based upon the merit system principles emphasizing individual ability and utilizing competitive examinations.
TWELVE PAID HOLIDAYS provided per year.
GENERAL LEAVE with pay of 176 hours is granted to regular full-time employees. After four years' service additional general leave hours are earned, up to 256 hours after fifteen years' service.
EDUCATIONAL INCENTIVE PLANS are available for eligible employees to develop their knowledge and abilities.
GROUP INSURANCE PROGRAMS are available to eligible City employees. These programs include medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, life and accidental death and dismemberment insurances.
FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS are available where employees use pre-tax salary to pay for regular child care, adult dependent care and/or medical expenses.
RETIREMENT BENEFITS are provided by the California Public Employee's Retirement System. Every regular employee becomes a member immediately upon employment. Effective January 1, 2013, the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act will apply to new members of CalPERS. A new member is defined as a new hire who is brought into CalPERS membership for the first time on or after 1/1/13 and has no prior membership in a California public retirement system; is not eligible for reciprocity with another California public retirement system; or is rehired by a different CalPERS employer after a break in service of greater than six (6) months. All employees hired on or after January 1, 2013 will be subject to CalPERS membership review for applicability of PEPRA. Employees enrolled in CalPERS prior to January 1, 2013 are considered classic members.
The benefit formula, final compensation period, and member contribution rate is as represented below:
Classic Miscellaneous Members
Benefit Formula Miscellaneous 2.5% at age 55
Final Compensation Period 1-year Final Compensation
Member Contribution Rate 9.0% of Reportable Compensation
New Miscellaneous Members Under PEPRA
Benefit Formula Miscellaneous 2% at age 62
Final Compensation Period 3-year Final Compensation
Member Contribution Rate 8.25% of Reportable Compensation (eff. 7/1/23)
DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Two voluntary deferred compensation 457 plans are available.
CREDIT UNION membership is available to all City employees and provides access to low interest loans.
FLEXIBLE WORK SCHEDULES: Employees will have the option of working a 5/40 or 9/80 work schedule with Supervisor and Department Head approval. Employees assigned to the Police Department shall retain the option of working the 4/10 work schedule with Supervisor and Department Head approval. In order to maintain service to the public, departmental effectiveness, productivity and/or efficiency, a Department Head may assign an employee a different work schedule that is in compliance with the requirements of FLSA with City Manager approval.
An Agency Shop Agreement exists between the City of Huntington Beach and the Huntington Beach Municipal Teamsters (HBMT). As a result, employees in classifications represented by the HBMT are required, no later than 30 days after commencing employment, to either opt out or become a dues paying HBMT member. All dues are collected via payroll deduction and distributed directly to HBMT for processing.
NOTE: The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute a contract expressed or implied, and any provisions contained herein may be modified or revoked without notice.
For a more detailed overview of the benefits, review the Memorandum of Understanding and Side Letters at: MEMORANDA OF UNDERSTANDINGS Click on the links under "Huntington Beach Municipal Teamsters" or "Municipal Employees' Association".
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Do you possess a high school diploma or equivalent certificate?
Indicate the years of experience that you possess in construction or maintenance and repair of water distribution, water production or industrial equipment, or wastewater collection systems.
Please specify which of the following areas you have experience in (check all that apply):
Please select the valid California driver’s license you currently possess.
Do you possess a HAZMAT Handler permit? (Note: this is not a requirement at the time of application; however, will be required within one (1) year of appointment, if selected.)
Do you possess a Grade 1 Water Treatment Operator Certificate (or higher) issued by the California State Water Resources Control Board? (Note: this is not a requirement at the time of application; however, will be required within one (1) year of appointment, if selected.)
Are you a CalPERS Retired Annuitant?
Note: This job description is currently being updated and is under review for final approval.
In Huntington Beach, we believe that the key to becoming the best beach City in the world starts and ends with finding the right people to join our team. At this time, we have outstanding career opportunities available for Water Utility Worker in our Public Works Department. The current vacancies are within the Water Production division.
The ideal candidate is a motivated and dependable team player with a strong work ethic and a commitment to public service. They bring a solid foundation of knowledge and skills necessary to perform a variety of manual labor tasks in diverse and often challenging field conditions. This individual adheres to safety protocols and demonstrates a willingness to learn and grow through hands-on experience and formal training.
The Department
The Water Production Division is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the City’s water supply infrastructure, The division oversees 4 Water Reservoirs, 10 Water Wells, 3 Booster Stations, 3 import Water Connections and maintains 15 flood control stations. The division plays a vital role in sustaining public health, environmental safety, and City-wide Fire Flow Protection.
The Position
Under general supervision, performs a variety of skilled or semi-skilled tasks in the maintenance, repair and construction of the City’s mechanical and electrical control system work to operate, maintain and repair various machinery, components and facilities of the City’s water production and flood control systems. The Water Utility Worker differs from the Senior Water Utility Worker in that the Water Utility Worker has less experience, expertise, and certification requirements.
Examples of Essential Duties
- Performs maintenance of the City’s water production operations systems
- Observes standard operating procedures and safety practices
- Responds to emergency calls for service on a call-out basis; works various hours, including nights and weekends as deemed necessary to meet deadlines and conform with changing priorities
- Reports to work as scheduled; maintains a regular and consistent attendance record
- Attends training; supports and actively promotes the City’s safety programs; assists with periodic safety inspections; identifies and corrects safety hazards
- Travels to various locations to conduct daily inspections of all water production facilities, water storage facilities, and flood control stations; identifies any improper functioning of equipment or operations
- Maintains and repairs natural gas engines, chlorine gas-feed systems, computer based control and telemetry devices, power transmission components and drivelines, and pumps used in municipal water supply production and flood control systems
- Installs and maintains water, gas, air and other plumbing and hydraulic lines
- Monitors reservoirs; observes and records readings from various reservoir measuring devices
- Participates in the construction, operation and maintenance of chemical treatment stations and filtration systems
- Removes and replaces chlorine cylinders and maintains record of chlorine consumption
- Computes dosage and concentration of various chemicals for maintenance of the system
- Troubleshoots and repairs Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition (SCADA) computer systems
- Transports and offloads fluoride to water system facilities
- Maintains accurate logs, records and files of work performed and materials and equipment used
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Skills
Any combination of education, training, and experience that would likely provide the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform in the position is qualifying. A typical combination includes:
Education: A high school diploma or equivalent certificate.
Experience: Two (2) years’ experience in construction or maintenance and repair of water distribution, water production or industrial equipment, or wastewater collection systems.
Licenses/Certifications: A valid California Class C driver’s license and an acceptable driving record are required at the time of appointment and throughout employment. California Class B driver’s license with HAZMAT Handler permit required within one (1) year of appointment to position. Must obtain Grade 1 Water Treatment Operator Certificate issued by the California State Water Resources Control Board within one (1) year of appointment.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
Positions in this classification are deemed safety sensitive under Department of Transportation (DOT) and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulations and subject to drug and alcohol testing.
Employees regularly assigned/required to drive a City or personal vehicle in the course and scope of work shall be required to participate in the DMV Employer Pull Notice program.
Public Employee Disaster Service Worker: In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, all Huntington Beach city employees are required to perform assigned disaster service worker duties in the event of an emergency or a disaster.
Job Description
Click here to view the full job description
APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCEDURE
- An online application must be fully completed.
- Applicants must clearly demonstrate that they meet the minimum education, experience, license and/or certification requirements to be considered. Applicants whose qualifications best meet the City’s needs will be invited to participate in a virtual oral examination (weighted 100%), tentatively scheduled for May 14, 2026.
- Selection Interview
- Background
- Appointment
The SALARY RANGE is composed of seven steps. Merit step increases are based on satisfactory performance.
PROMOTIONS within the City are based upon the merit system principles emphasizing individual ability and utilizing competitive examinations.
TWELVE PAID HOLIDAYS provided per year.
GENERAL LEAVE with pay of 176 hours is granted to regular full-time employees. After four years' service additional general leave hours are earned, up to 256 hours after fifteen years' service.
EDUCATIONAL INCENTIVE PLANS are available for eligible employees to develop their knowledge and abilities.
GROUP INSURANCE PROGRAMS are available to eligible City employees. These programs include medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, life and accidental death and dismemberment insurances.
FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS are available where employees use pre-tax salary to pay for regular child care, adult dependent care and/or medical expenses.
RETIREMENT BENEFITS are provided by the California Public Employee's Retirement System. Every regular employee becomes a member immediately upon employment. Effective January 1, 2013, the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act will apply to new members of CalPERS. A new member is defined as a new hire who is brought into CalPERS membership for the first time on or after 1/1/13 and has no prior membership in a California public retirement system; is not eligible for reciprocity with another California public retirement system; or is rehired by a different CalPERS employer after a break in service of greater than six (6) months. All employees hired on or after January 1, 2013 will be subject to CalPERS membership review for applicability of PEPRA. Employees enrolled in CalPERS prior to January 1, 2013 are considered classic members.
The benefit formula, final compensation period, and member contribution rate is as represented below:
Classic Miscellaneous Members
Benefit Formula Miscellaneous 2.5% at age 55
Final Compensation Period 1-year Final Compensation
Member Contribution Rate 9.0% of Reportable Compensation
New Miscellaneous Members Under PEPRA
Benefit Formula Miscellaneous 2% at age 62
Final Compensation Period 3-year Final Compensation
Member Contribution Rate 8.25% of Reportable Compensation (eff. 7/1/23)
DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Two voluntary deferred compensation 457 plans are available.
CREDIT UNION membership is available to all City employees and provides access to low interest loans.
FLEXIBLE WORK SCHEDULES: Employees will have the option of working a 5/40 or 9/80 work schedule with Supervisor and Department Head approval. Employees assigned to the Police Department shall retain the option of working the 4/10 work schedule with Supervisor and Department Head approval. In order to maintain service to the public, departmental effectiveness, productivity and/or efficiency, a Department Head may assign an employee a different work schedule that is in compliance with the requirements of FLSA with City Manager approval.
An Agency Shop Agreement exists between the City of Huntington Beach and the Huntington Beach Municipal Teamsters (HBMT). As a result, employees in classifications represented by the HBMT are required, no later than 30 days after commencing employment, to either opt out or become a dues paying HBMT member. All dues are collected via payroll deduction and distributed directly to HBMT for processing.
NOTE: The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute a contract expressed or implied, and any provisions contained herein may be modified or revoked without notice.
For a more detailed overview of the benefits, review the Memorandum of Understanding and Side Letters at: MEMORANDA OF UNDERSTANDINGS Click on the links under "Huntington Beach Municipal Teamsters" or "Municipal Employees' Association".
01
Do you possess a high school diploma or equivalent certificate?
- Yes
- No
Indicate the years of experience that you possess in construction or maintenance and repair of water distribution, water production or industrial equipment, or wastewater collection systems.
- None
- Less than two (2) years
- At least two (2) years but less than four (4) years
- Four (4) years or more
Please specify which of the following areas you have experience in (check all that apply):
- Water distribution
- Water production or industrial equipment
- Wastewater collection systems
- None of the above
Please select the valid California driver’s license you currently possess.
- Class A
- Class B
- Class C
- None of the above
Do you possess a HAZMAT Handler permit? (Note: this is not a requirement at the time of application; however, will be required within one (1) year of appointment, if selected.)
- Yes
- No
Do you possess a Grade 1 Water Treatment Operator Certificate (or higher) issued by the California State Water Resources Control Board? (Note: this is not a requirement at the time of application; however, will be required within one (1) year of appointment, if selected.)
- Yes
- No
Are you a CalPERS Retired Annuitant?
- Yes
- No
- Required Question