Construction Worker

Hourly Pay: $35.12 - $42.69 Hourly (Effective January 1, 2026)

JOB SUMMARY:

Under the direct supervision of the Construction Supervisor, performs hard physical labor in a variety of the construction trades and maintenance areas involving the District’s structures, mains, and appurtenances. As a condition of employment, this position is required to standby and work as an emergency crew (duty) person on a rotating basis covering nights, holidays and weekends. Applies all standard safety practices.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Performs hard physical labor and works as a member of a crew in the construction and maintenance of District structures, mains and appurtenances.

2. Installs and performs maintenance and repair on water mains, valves, service laterals, fire hydrants and other appurtenances within the District’s potable water system.

3. Operates construction equipment such as soil compactors, pneumatic hammers, paving tools, compressors, pavement rollers, dump trucks, etc. Checks crew truck and loads necessary supplies.

4. Excavates and backfills trenches; removes and replaces asphalt and concrete surfaces.

5. Assists in set up of string lines for grades and job preparation.

6. Assists with water distribution related tasks such as emergency and scheduled shutdowns, including notifying customers and other affected parties and/or agencies and ensuring District compliance with its National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit.

7. Investigates, troubleshoots and reports leaks in the water distribution system.

8. Ensures safe conditions by following District safety guidelines and safety-related directives, including but not limited to, using personal protective equipment, operating District vehicles and equipment in a safe manner and following District safety policies outlined in the Safe Work Practices manual.

9. Standby and work as an emergency crew (duty) person on a rotating basis covering nights, holidays and weekends. Emergency crew personnel are required to be able to report to the District’s headquarters facility within 45 minutes. Employees on standby may not consume alcoholic beverages or be under the influence of controlled substances, as described in the District’s Personnel Policies Manual.

10. Performs related work as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school. Experience in construction and/or maintenance of a water distribution system or other underground utility is desirable.

2. Must have a valid California driver's license and be acceptable to the District's automobile liability insurance carrier.

3. Must establish and maintain effective working relations with other personnel and promote good relations with the public.

4. Must possess a Water Distribution Operator D1 certification (or higher) administered by the California Drinking Water Certification program or obtain the required certification within one year of starting work in this position.

5. Must pass fit testing for an air purifying respirator.