California Water Service Group

Regulated water utility serving California communities

Utility Worker/Utility Operator

Telecom & Utility Field ServiceConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeGig Harbor, WA, USA$22.50 - $37.40In-person

About the Job

Requirements

Previous experience as an Operation Maintenance Worker or a Utility Worker-Construction.
Ability to work at height and in confined spaces for cleaning and maintenance of reservoirs.
Ability to meet annual respiratory protection program requirements, including mask fit testing.
Valid Washington driver’s license and insurability under the company plan.
High school diploma or GED.
For Utility Operator 1: Washington State Water Distribution Manager 1 and Cross Connection Control Specialist certifications are required.
For Utility Operator 2: Washington State Water Distribution Manager 2 and Cross Connection Control Specialist certifications are required.
For Utility Operator 3: Washington State Water Distribution Manager 3 and Cross Connection Control Specialist certifications are required.

Responsibilities

Prepare and operate a service truck daily, including loading needed materials and equipment, removing and disposing of debris, and cleaning equipment and the truck as needed.
Communicate with office staff and the supervisor by radio and phone, complete reports, and provide daily logs of services performed.
Operate an assigned company vehicle to travel to work areas, safely navigating and parking as designated to ensure public and personal safety.
Attend meetings and trainings requested by Washington Water Service and related to maintaining certification.
Apply knowledge of structures, mains, and the water system to evaluate and assess response strategies, and confirm work tasks with the Superintendent when appropriate.
Change, repair, and clean meters, boxes, meter box lids, valve casings, and hydrants; flush and maintain mains as necessary.
Document work order status and details.
Excavate, dig, and expose service and main leaks; isolate damage and repair or replace assets.
Collect water samples for laboratory testing and reporting to interdepartmental and external regulatory agencies.
Prepare required reports for completed services.
Respond calmly and prioritize completion of customer service items and urgent requests as encountered.
Perform work on site at the assigned location.
Work at heights and in confined spaces to clean and maintain reservoirs.
Perform other duties and jobs as requested to meet business operational needs.

Washington Water Service

Job Description:

California Water Service Group invites you to build a meaningful career with the third‑largest publicly traded water utility. Guided by our mission to be the leading provider of water and wastewater services, we are dedicated to improving quality of life for the customers, communities, and employees we serve. Our culture is grounded in core values—integrity, service, value, health and safety, respect and collaboration, and corporate citizenship—and reflected in our recognition as a Top Workplace®, a Great Place to Work®, and a J.D. Power leader in customer satisfaction for multiple years. Join Cal Water and be part of a purpose‑driven organization where your work makes a lasting impact.

Summary
The Utility Worker is responsible for field operations and maintenance work and performs relief work under various classifications. The position works under direct supervision and requires the Utility Worker to be independent, use good judgment, take initiative, and maintain an effective working relationship with others. This position is located in Gig Harbor, Washington.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Prepares and operates service truck daily including loading of needed materials and equipment, removing and disposing of debris, cleaning of equipment and truck as needed.
Communicates with office staff and supervisor including radio communications, phone communications, and completion of reports and providing daily logs of services performed.
Operates an assigned company vehicle for travel to work areas, safely navigating and parking vehicle as designated to ensure public and personal safety in all job tasks.
Attend meetings and trainings as requested by Washington Water Service and related to maintenance of certification.
Apply knowledge of structures, main and water system to evaluate and assess response strategies, confirms work task with Superintendent, when appropriate.
Changes, repairs, and cleans meters, boxes, meter box lids, valve casings, and hydrants; flushes and performs maintenance on all necessary functions of mains.
Documents work order status and details.
Excavates, digs, and exposes service/main leaks; isolates damage & repairs or replaces assets.
Collect water samples for laboratory testing and for reporting to interdepartmental and outside regulatory agencies.
Prepares necessary reporting for services completed, as required.
Responds to customer service items and urgent requests calmly and as a priority in job completion, as encountered.
Performs work on site at assigned location.
Ability work at height and in confined spaces for cleaning and maintenance of reservoirs.
May perform other duties and jobs as requested to meet business operational needs.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or possession of a GED.
Previous experience as an Operation Maintenance Worker or a Utility Worker-Construction.
Ability work at height and in confined spaces for cleaning and maintenance of reservoirs.
Ability to meet annual respiratory protection program requirements, including mask fit testing.
Valid Washington driver’s license & insurable under our plan.

Salary Range: $22.50-$37.40

Utility Worker (no certification) $22.00 - $33.02
Utility Operator 1 (Washington State Water Distribution Manager 1 AND Cross Connection Control Specialist certifications required) $22.11 - $39.42
Utility Operator 2 (Washington State Water Distribution Manager 2 AND Cross Connection Control Specialist certifications required) $26.10 - $47.59
Utility Operator 3 (Washington State Water Distribution Manager 3 AND Cross Connection Control Specialist certifications required) $26.10 - $47.59

Deadline to submit resume is OPEN UNTIL FILLED.

The Equal Opportunity Policy of the Company is based upon the philosophy that all people should be treated fairly and with dignity. California Water Service, Hawaii Water Service, New Mexico Water Service and Washington Water Service do not discriminate against any applicant or employee because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other protected class. The Company makes all employment decisions in a non-discriminatory manner. EOE, VET, DISABILITIES.

About the Company

California Water Service Group

Regulated water utility serving California communities

California Water Service Group provides water and wastewater services to about 2 million people across 100 communities. Its largest unit, California Water Service (Cal Water), serves 492,600 customer connections in 23 districts and is the biggest regulated utility west of the Mississippi. The group also includes Washington Water Service, New Mexico Water Service, Texas Water Service, and Hawaii Water Service, combining regulated and non-regulated operations. How it works: it manages water systems to treat, store, and deliver clean drinking water and collect and treat wastewater through its network of districts and service connections. What sets it apart: it is the largest regulated water utility in its region and runs a broad, multi-state portfolio of regulated and non-regulated services, giving it scale and geographic reach. Its goal: to be the leading provider of water and wastewater services by delivering quality, reliable service and value to customers.

Company size: 501-1,000
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: San Jose, CA
Founded: 1926

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