Are you a team player looking to start a new career serving your community in the growing field of drinking water distribution? If you are hardworking, accountable, and enjoy working with a great team, Citrus Heights Water District invites applications for the position of:
Water Distribution Worker/Operator
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Water Distribution Worker:
$25.14 - $33.93 Hourly
$2,011.20 - $2,714.40 Biweekly
$4,357.60 - $5,881.20 Monthly
Water Distribution Operator I:
$34.83 - $47.02 Hourly
$2,786.40 - $3,761.60 Biweekly
$6,037.20 - $8,150.13 Monthly
DEPARTMENT: Operations Department
OPENING DATE: February 12, 2025
CLOSING DATE: March 2, 2025 11:59 PM
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
Water Distribution Workers/Operators are directly involved in the installation, maintenance, and repair of valves, mains, services and related potable water distribution system facilities and equipment. This position will also perform related work as required.
The Water Distribution Worker is the trainee level class in the Water Distribution Operator series. Positions in this class work under immediate supervision while learning job tasks, have no prior experience in distribution system operations and do not possess a Distribution Operator’s certificate. Water Distribution Workers perform the most routine duties, progressing to more complex duties with training and experience.
The Water Distribution Operator I is the entry level class in the Water Distribution Operator series. Positions in this class typically have little or no directly related work experience and work under immediate supervision while learning job tasks.
Candidates will be placed in either classification depending on qualifications.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:
- Works independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and customers.
- Demonstrates commitment, dedication, and accountability in their work, training, and professional development; and follows through in all aspects of their assignments.
- Maintains the highest level of ethical behavior in all matters.
- Works cooperatively and effectively as a team contributor on all assignments.
- Has strong attention to detail in doing the job properly and safely.
- Has excellent customer service skills and communicates with others using tact and diplomacy.
- Has demonstrated ability to exercise good judgment in troubleshooting and addressing problems.
- Is able to multitask, work in a fast-paced environment, and has the ability to meet constantly changing priorities.
- Has demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with those they contact in the performance of their duties.
- Enjoys working in a diverse environment.
ABOUT CITRUS HEIGHTS WATER DISTRICT:
 Founded in 1920, Citrus Heights Water District (CHWD), an Irrigation District operating under the State of California Water Code, is celebrating more than 100 years as a leading independent water service provider.
We take pride in continuing our work to deliver a safe, dependable and healthy supply of water to our customers. CHWD provides drinking water to an estimated population of 70,000 customers via approximately 21,000 water service connections, made up of a service area consisting of 12.8 square miles, within portions of Citrus Heights, Fair Oaks, Orangevale, Carmichael, and Roseville in the Greater Sacramento Region.
The CHWD has 40 full-time dedicated staff, over one-third of whom have postsecondary degrees, who operate and maintain a conjunctive use surface water and groundwater system. CHWD also has many value-added programs for its customers. CHWD’s team focuses on providing high quality water and great customer service. The District operates under a governing body of three elected members on a Board of Directors with an appointed General Manager.
It is the mission of CHWD to furnish a dependable supply of safe, quality water delivered in an efficient, responsive, and affordable manner. To achieve this goal, the District strives to create a highly skilled team-oriented work environment that empowers its staff and supports pursuits for personal and professional growth.
BENEFITS INFORMATION:
The Citrus Heights Water District also offers a competitive benefits package including California Public Employees Retirement System pension, medical, dental, and vision for the employee and their dependents, life insurance, optional deferred compensation plans, and paid leave. In addition, the District observes a 4/10 work schedule with all employees on a Monday through Thursday work week.
APPLICATION PROCESS AND SELECTION PROCEDURE:
Applications and supplemental questionnaires must be submitted via email to hr@chwd.org. Materials must be complete and clearly indicate the candidate meets the minimum qualifications. All statements made on the application, resume, and supplemental materials are subject to verification. False statements may be cause for immediate disqualification, removal from eligibility list or discharge from employment. The application and job description are located at the bottom of this posting.
The deadline to apply is March 2, 2025, at 11:59 PM PST.
Part I: Application - (Pass/Fail) After the closing deadline, applications will be screened in relation to the criteria indicated in this announcement. Incomplete, late, and faxed applications are not accepted. Resumes are not considered in lieu of the required employment application. Certificates, resumes, and other documents can be emailed with your application to hr@chwd.org.
All completed applications and supplemental questionnaires will be reviewed for each applicant’s ability to meet the minimum work experience, training, and education qualifications.
Successful candidates will be placed on a Qualified Candidate List.
The Citrus Heights Water District will select from the Qualified Candidate List for in-person interviews. Interviews are tentatively scheduled for the week of March 17th, 2025.
All communication and notices will be sent via e-mail.
Additional inquiries about the position may be directed to Kayleigh Shepard, Management Analyst at 916-725-6873. Citrus Heights Water District is not responsible for failure of internet forms in submitting your application.
Candidates with a disability who may require special assistance in any phase of the application or selection process should advise Human Resources by emailing hr@chwd.org
The Citrus Heights Water District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Please click here to access the Water Distribution Worker/Operator Application and Job Description
