Utilities System Operator I

The City of Pleasanton is excited to announce an opportunity for a dedicated individual to join our team as a Utilities System Operator I in the Public Works Department. In this role, you will support the operation and maintenance of the City’s water, sewer, and storm drain systems. The Utilities System Operator I may rotate through water or sewer pump station crews, distribution or collections crews, and may assist in maintaining computerized SCADA control systems. This is a dynamic, hands-on role that offers strong learning opportunities and the chance to contribute directly to essential public infrastructure and daily utility operations.

We're Looking For Someone Who Is

• Hands-on and interested in learning the day-to-day operation of water distribution and sewer collection systems.
• Team-oriented, with the ability to work effectively as part of a crew or independently.
• Customer service-minded, able to communicate effectively and courteously with supervisors, coworkers, and the public.
• Dependable, safety-conscious, and able to remain alert to hazards while working in the field and around equipment and chemicals.
• Positive, willing to learn, and ready to contribute to the City of Pleasanton team.
  
  

In This Role, You Will

• Assist in the repair of water and sewer mains and water services, including tapping mains and installing pipe.
• Check and maintain the daily operation of water or sewer pump stations and wells.
• Perform maintenance duties such as installing, lubricating, packing, replacing, and repairing pumps, motors, valves, meters, and related equipment.
• Work with telemetry equipment and computerized controls used to monitor water and sewer systems, including SCADA-related systems.
• Operate and maintain trucks, backhoes, compressors, and other power equipment.
• Perform laboratory analysis on water and sewer samples.
• Respond to customer inquiries and complaints regarding water quality, pressure problems, sewer backups, and leaks.
• Mark streets or ground surfaces to identify underground water and sewer pipes using maps and blueprints.
• Perform flushing duties on the water distribution system.
• Assist with sewer inspection work using television pipeline inspection equipment, and help clean sewer stoppages using equipment such as a hydroflusher or vactor truck.
• Record readings on flow meters, PSI gauges, and other equipment routinely.
• This classification may rotate through 24 hour standby duty once adequate experienced is gained.
  
  

A Few Reasons You'll Love Working With Us

• Opportunity to work with a fast-growing team in a positive working environment.
• Strong opportunity to learn and build skills in utility system operations.
• Meaningful public service work supporting the City’s essential water and sewer infrastructure.
• Varied field assignments through rotating crew responsibilities, providing broad exposure to utility operations and maintenance.
  
  

A Few Challenges You Might Face

• Learning a complex water distribution system with many pressure zones.
• Working outdoors in a variety of weather conditions and in construction-zone environments with dust and pollens.
• Working safely around chemicals, manholes, pipes, high-voltage wires, high-pressure gas, and water and sewer mains.
  
  

The Ideal Candidate Will Be

• Someone who brings a positive attitude to work every day and is willing and wanting to learn.
• Familiar with basic plumbing materials and procedures, pump and motor parts, valving, pump maintenance, repairs, and troubleshooting.
• Able to read and understand safety manuals, operating manuals, equipment manuals, work orders, complaint forms, maps, blueprints, and schematic diagrams.
• Able to communicate effectively, follow written and oral instructions, complete basic written forms, and use basic computer skills and two-way radio communication.
  
  

Job Description

For more information about the position, please refer to the job description by visiting the following link Utilities System Operator I Education and Experience:

Any equivalent combination of training and experience that would providethe knowledge, skills and abilities required to perform the essential dutiesof the job.

License

• Possession of a valid class C California driver's license.
• State of California Grade I water distribution license is required.
• State of California Grade I water treatment license is required within two years of hire.
• Grade I CWEA sewer collection certificate is highly desirable.
• Obtain a Class A California Driver’s License with Tanker Endorsement within one year from date of hire.
  
  

Knowledge Of

• Basic flow mechanics to calculate flows, volumes and dosages.
• Common safety procedures for working in confined or hazardous environments and for working with chemicals.
• Pump and motor parts, valving and operation of pump maintenance, repairs and troubleshooting.
• Basic plumbing materials and procedures.
  
  

Skill To

• Read and understand materials such as safety manuals, operating manuals, equipment manuals, work orders, and complaint forms.
• Read and use basic blueprints, maps and schematic diagrams.
• Communicate effectively and courteously with supervisors, co-workers and the public.
• Follow written and oral instructions.
• Write legibly to fill out time cards, reports and forms and use basic English to complete simple forms.
• Add, subtract, multiply and divide to calculate volumes and dose chemicals.
• Appropriately select and operate power tools for required work.
• Independently lift and move materials weighing up to 65 pounds and with assistance up to 100 pounds.
• Safely operate heavy equipment such as a backhoe, skip loader and crane.
• Perform physical labor throughout the workday, involving standing for extended periods of time, stooping, working in cramped areas and on uneven surfaces.
• Work effectively as part of a crew or independently when necessary.
• Remain alert and focused on duties and be conscious of potential hazards in order to maintain a safe working environment.
• Work safely with and around chemicals on a daily basis.
• Possess basic computer skills.
• Communicate effectively on a two-way radio system.