Utilities System Operator II

The City of Pleasanton is excited to announce an opportunity for a dedicated individual to join our team as a Utilities System Operator II in the Public Works Department. In this role, you will help support the day-to-day operations of the City’s water distribution and sewer collection systems, performing a wide range of maintenance, operational, inspection, and response work that helps keep these critical public utilities safe, reliable, and functioning efficiently. You’ll work on essential infrastructure including water and sewer mains, services, pump stations, wells, meters, valves, and related equipment, while also using telemetry and computerized control systems to monitor and maintain operations. This position offers a dynamic, field-based environment where your work has a direct impact on essential services the community relies on every day.

We're Looking For Someone Who Is

• Hands-on and enjoys field work involving utility system operations, maintenance, and repairs.
• Team-oriented and takes pride in supporting essential public infrastructure and services.
• Customer service-minded, with strong communication skills when working with City staff, coworkers, and the public.
• Adaptable and dependable, able to respond to urgent issues, standby callouts, and changing operational priorities.
• Safety-focused and comfortable working around heavy equipment, traffic control setups, chemicals, confined or hazardous environments, and active utility systems.
  
  

In This Role, You Will

• Oversee and assist in the repair of water and sewer mains and water services, tap mains, and install pipe as needed.
• Check and maintain the daily operation of water or sewer pump stations and wells.
• Perform maintenance on pumps, motors, valves, meters, and related equipment, including installing, lubricating, packing, replacing, and repairing components.
• Work with telemetry equipment and computerized control systems used for monitoring water and sewer systems.
• Operate and maintain trucks, backhoes, compressors, hydroflushers, vactor trucks, and other power equipment.
• Perform laboratory analysis on water and sewer samples.
• Respond to customer inquiries and complaints related to water quality, water pressure, sewer backups, and leaks.
• Mark streets or ground locations to identify underground water and sewer pipes using maps and blueprints.
• Perform water system flushing duties and work with chemicals such as chlorine.
• Assist with sewer inspection work, including use of television pipeline inspection equipment.
• Clean and remove stoppages in sewer lines using specialized sewer equipment.
• Record readings on flow meters, PSI gauges, and other equipment, maintain system records, and produce reports.
• Set up and operate traffic control devices around work areas.
• Make operational adjustments to computerized controlled equipment as necessary.
  
  

A Few Reasons You'll Love Working With Us

• You will find a role in meaningful public service—you’ll help maintain the City’s water distribution and sewer collection systems that residents and businesses depend on every day.
• You will find variety in your work—you’ll perform a mix of operations, maintenance, troubleshooting, customer response, equipment use, and system monitoring.
• You will join a positive team environment with a fast-growing team with a strong opportunity to learn.
• You will have an opportunity to build technical expertise while working with utility infrastructure, heavy equipment, telemetry systems, and regulatory-driven operations.
  
  

A Few Challenges You Might Face

• Learning and navigating a complex water distribution system with many pressure zones.
• Responding to field conditions that may involve traffic, excavation, hazardous or confined environments, weather exposure, and chemical handling.
• Balancing routine system maintenance with urgent repairs, customer concerns, and standby emergency response needs.
  
  

The Ideal Candidate Will Be

• Experienced in the operation and maintenance of water and/or wastewater systems.
• Knowledgeable in pump and motor parts, valving, flow mechanics, plumbing materials, and safe work practices for hazardous or confined environments.
• Familiar with state regulations governing public water distribution systems and sewer and storm drain collection systems.
• Skilled at reading and understanding safety manuals, operating manuals, equipment manuals, work orders, maps, blueprints, and schematic diagrams.
• Able to evaluate and troubleshoot pumping and control systems and valves.
• Effective working independently or as part of a crew, with strong judgment, attention to safety, and a positive attitude.
• Professional and courteous when interacting with supervisors, coworkers, and the public.
• Comfortable using basic computer systems and two-way radio communications.
  
  

For more information about the position, please refer to the job description by visiting the following link Utilities System Operator II

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience:

Any equivalent combination of training and experience that would provide the knowledge, skills and abilities required to perform the essential duties of 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.
  
  

Working Conditions

Work outside routinely in various weather conditions and in construction zones with dust and pollens.

Work with and near chemicals such as chlorine, hydrofluorasilic acid and in the vicinity of high voltage wires, high-pressure gas, water and sewermains, and toxic gas.

Wear work uniform and safety equipment provided by the City.

Climb ladders and tanks up to 35 feet in height.

Work in and around manholes and pipes.

Must be able to respond to emergency call outs in 30 minutes or less during standby duties.

• Choice of One of Four Comprehensive Health Plans
• Dental and Vision Coverage Plans
• Life Insurance and AD&D Coverage of $35,000
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Floating Holidays
• Paid Sick Leave
• Short/Long Term Disability Plans
• Annual Vacation Beginning with 10 Days
• Education Incentive Pay
• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, City Contribution - no required employee contribution
• Section 125 Flexible Spending Account
• Employee Assistance Program
• CalPERS Retirement
  
  

01

Do you currently possess a State of California Water Distribution Operator certificate?

• Yes
• No
  
  

02

If Yes, Please Indicate The Grade Level:

• Grade I
• Grade II
• Grade III or higher
• Not applicable
  
  

03

Do you currently possess a State of California Water Treatment Operator certificate?

• Yes
• No
  
  

04

If Yes, Please Indicate The Grade Level:

• Grade I
• Grade II or higher
• Not applicable
  
  

05

Do you currently possess a CWEA Sewer Collection certificate? If yes, please indicate grade level.

• Yes
• No
  
  

06

If Yes, Please Indicate The Grade Level:

• Grade I
• Grade II or higher
• Not applicable
  
  

07

How many years of experience do you have in the operation and maintenance of water distribution and/or sewer collection systems?

• No experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1 to less than 2 years
• 2 to less than 4 years
• 4 or more years
• Required Question