Water Systems Operator III

WATER SYSTEMS (Distribution) OPERATOR III

Full-Time/Represented

Open/Competitive

The City of Pico Rivera's vision and values are to safeguard the public's trust through open and transparent business practices that consistently maintain our credibility of strong ethical stewardship of all resources. We strive to provide responsive and consistent customer service to the community and our employees, who we trust to always own the problem and solution of all our business challenges. We recognize that we must engage our workforce in productive and respectful dialogue as our success internally hinges on the dynamic and interdependent partnerships within; thus, improving our chances of external success.

The goal is to positively impact our community by optimizing and engaging our workforce to improve the human experience and quality of life in the City of Pico Rivera. The City is committed to forging a model of 21st Century government to better serve the community and its employees.

The Department

The City of Pico Rivera strives to support and enhance a high quality of life for the residents, businesses and visitors by providing well planned, environmentally sensitive, cost-effective infrastructure and services topromote public health, personal safety and transportation. Our mission is to improve the quality of life for residents through responsive, efficient, and effective delivery of services to every neighborhood and by reflecting a can-do attitude with our customers and stakeholders.

The Public Works Department is responsible for the engineering, permitting, maintenance and operation of the City's infrastructure, including streets, sidewalks, roadway medians, alleys, water system, sewer collection, storm drains, public parking lots, traffic signals, etc. The Department also manages maintenance and public service programs such as graffiti abatement, tree trimming, street sweeping, trash and recycling services, parks and street maintenance, and utilities and facilities maintenance. In addition, the Department Manages a comprehensive capital improvement program that provides roadway rehabilitation, signal coordination, trail construction, etc.

The Water Division

The Pico Rivera Water Authority (PRWA) is committed to delivering the highest quality customer service to our consumers and residents. The sole purpose of the PRWA is to provide and deliver safe, clean, potable drinking water to over 9,400 residential homes and commercial businesses. The PRWA infrastructure consist of 8 Deep Groundwater Wells, 3 Booster facilities, 1 million gallons of storage, 98 miles of pipeline, 1,990 isolation valves ranging from 4 inches to 16 inches in diameter, 884 fire hydrants and reclaimed pipeline that services parks and medians throughout the City of Pico Rivera. The PRWA can produce up to 12,000 gallons per minute for residential and fire demand. In 2019 groundwater production was over 1.3 billion gallons.

The Position

This is the Crew Leader Level Class in the Water System Operator Series. The Water Systems Operator III is responsible for the daily field supervision of crews performing maintenance and repair of the City’s water distribution system. This includes leading, planning, and actively participating in the work of the crews to ensure proper upkeep and operation of water distribution facilities. Duties also involve performing the more technical and complex tasks related to the water distribution system and operating heavy construction equipment as required.

This position reports to the Utilities Superintendent and is under General Supervision of the Water Distribution Supervisor.

Note:This recruitment will be utilized to establish an eligibility list that may be used to fill other current or future vacancies in this classification.

City Hall is open Monday through Thursday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Employees work a 4/10 schedule. The schedule for this position will be Monday through Thursday, 6:00AM - 4:30PM (schedule may change based on the needs of the division). This position will also be required to work non-traditional hours including nights, early mornings, weekends, and holidays while on On-Call duty and/or emergency response.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed by employees in this classification.

Functions may be added, modified or removed to meet the needs of the city.

The ideal candidate will have the ability to perform the following essential tasks and duties:

•Layout, assign, lead and participate in the relocation, maintenance, and repair of water mains, water services, hydrants, valves, and related appurtenances.
•Estimate quantities and order materials and equipment.
•Maintain work time, equipment, and material records; make reports of work performed.
•Operate heavy equipment and perform minor maintenance to assigned tools and equipment.•Inspect work in progress; assist crews in resolving complex work problems; instruct crew members in work techniques, use of equipment, and safety precautions and requirements.
•Complete work orders entering time and equipment usage information.
•Explain the effect of work projects to adjacent property owners.
•Prepare sketches of new installations and maintain a variety of project records.
•Contact customers concerning complaints.
•Assist in locating utility lines and appurtenances. Lead and train subordinates.
•Respond to emergency situations.
•Perform related duties as assigned.Knowledge of:
•Methods, materials, practices and equipment generally used in the construction, maintenance, and repair of water distribution systems.
•Occupational hazards and standard safety precautions necessary in the work. Principles and methods of plumbing and hydraulics related to the work.
•Principles and practices of supervision, training, and performance evaluation.

Skills/Ability to:
•Keep records and prepare reports.
•Safely operate a variety of heavy construction and maintenance equipment with proficiency and efficiency.
•Estimate costs and determine personnel and equipment needs.
•Understand and interpret engineering plans and work orders.•Work effectively with employees and the public.
•Assign and schedule work in a proficient and effective manner.
•Work under emergency conditions.
•Lead, train, and evaluate subordinates.

Education/Training/Experience
Any combination of experience and education that could likely provide the required knowledge and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain knowledge and abilities would be:

Education:
A high School diploma or GED certificate is required.

Experience:
Minimum of three (3) years of Distribution Operator Grade II (D2) level work in a D3 Water System is required.

Additional Required Working Conditions:

• Certified operators are required to perform "on-call" duty and must be within 40 miles of City Water service area, or worksite while on-call.
• Required to perform emergency work assignments.
• Irregular or extended work hours: Occasionally required to work overtime.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS
The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands
Face to face discussions, telephone, electronic email, constant contact with others.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
The employee is occasionally required to sit and climb or balance.
The employee must regularly lift and/or move objects up to 50 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Mental Demands
While performing the duties of this class, the employee is regularly required to use oral and written communication skills; read and interpret data, information and documents; analyze and solve problems; observe and interpret data and situations; use math and mathematical reasoning; learn and apply new skills or information; perform highly detailed work on multiple concurrent tasks; work under changing and intensive deadlines with frequent interruptions; and interact with City officials, media, citizens groups, employees and others encountered in the course of work.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
While performing the essential functions of this position the employee is occasionally exposed to wet or humid conditions, work near moving mechanical parts, work in highly precarious places. The employee is frequently exposed to outdoor weather conditions.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee’s working conditions are typically moderately loud.

• A valid California Driver's License is required and must be maintained throughout the course of employment. (City employees are registered with the Department of Motor Vehicles, Employee Pull Notice Program.)
• Possession of a State Water Resources Control Board, Water Distribution Operator (D-3) and Water Treatment Operator (T-1) certificate is required.

Veteran's credit of ten (10) points will be added to the candidate's passing test score. Proof of honorable discharge must be submitted with the application materials in order to be eligible for veteran's credit. Veterans who wish to utilize this credit must have served on a full-time basis (not reserve or auxiliary) in the armed forces for a minimum of six months (180 days).

TESTING:

Candidates who pass all qualifying phases of the recruitment process (e.g., minimum qualification review, written and/or oral examinations) will be placed in an eligibility pool for the hiring department to initiate the selection process. Please note: recruitment timelines may vary. Updates will be provided to candidates throughout the process.

FINAL FILING DATE: This recruitment will close by 11:59 p.m., April 12, 2026

SELECTION PROCESS:

It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that all information provided on the application and/or supplemental questionnaire is accurate and complete. Incomplete applications and/or supplemental responses will not be accepted. Resumes may be included, but will not be accepted in place of required application materials (e.g., high school diploma, G.E.D. equivalent, and/or typing certificate, if applicable). This is a competitive process; applicants must clearly demonstrate that they meet the minimum qualifications. Your application will only be accepted if it clearly shows you meet the requirements. The information you give regarding your experience and education will determine your eligibility and is subject to verification at any time. False statements will be cause for disqualification, removal from the Eligibility List, or discharge from employment. List each job title and employer separately. Do not group your experience. Specify the beginning and ending dates for each job. If you have supervised staff, indicate how many. Based on a review of application materials, only the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the testing process to further evaluate their job-related experience, education, knowledge, skills and abilities.

It is recommended you use a personal email address on your application instead of a work email address.Notifications during this recruitment will be sent by email only (regardless of the notification preference selected during the on-line application process). Notifications will be sent to the email address that is listed on your online application.

For more information regarding this recruitment, please email Human Resources, at spena@pico-rivera.org.

Physical/Background Check

Upon conditional offer the selected candidate will be subject to background and reference checks and will berequired to satisfactorily complete a post offer physical examination including a drug screen at the City's expense.

Probationary Period(SEIU)

New and promotional appointments shall be tentative and are subject to a probationary period of six (6) months. (Not applicable for PT, At-Will Positions, Deputy Directors, Directors)

Emergency Disaster Worker

City employees are registered as an Emergency Disaster Worker and must take an oath. In the event of a declared emergency, City employees shall initially remain at work, or if recalled, shall report to work after completing critical personal and family emergency responsibilities.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Pico Rivera is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, disability (mental and physical), legally protected medical condition (genetic characteristics), marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other bases protected by federal law (including but not limited to Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the American with Disabilities Act of 1990) state or local law. The City of Pico Rivera does not discriminate or any other basis protected by law, in its employment policies or practices.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance

The City of Pico Rivera provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals under ADA, considering each situation on an individual basis. Individuals with qualified disabilities who need reasonable accommodation during the selection process must specify the accommodation needed, in writing, for the application and/or interview phase. If you have questions, please contact the Human Resources Department staff:nkatabyan@pico-rivera.org.

City of Pico Rivera Human Resources, 6615 Passons Blvd., Pico Rivera CA 90660