Chester Public Utility District
*P.
O.
Box 503*
*251 Chester Airport Rd.
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_*Chester, California 96020*_
_*(530) 258-2171 Fax (530) 258-2960*_
*JOB DESCRIPTION*
*MAINTENANCE WORKER / METER READER*
*DEFINITION:*
Under general supervision, does a variety of semi-skilled work in the construction, installation and maintenance of the District’s water and wastewater facilities and services; general house and grounds keeping; does related work as required.
*EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:*
Assists in excavating for services using hand and/or power tools, set service saddles on mains and operates tapping equipment, runs service lines, set meter yoke, meter and meter boxes; assists in the repair of broken water and sewer mains, services, fire hydrants, etc.
; learns location of valves, meters and manholes; reads and sets water meters; rods, cleans and flushes sewers; tests backflow prevention devices; assists in pump and motor repairs and maintenance; general housekeeping of District facilities; performs water turn-on and turn-offs; works under a variety of weather conditions; able to be on-call during off duty periods when directed by the General Manager and generally available to respond to night and weekend emergencies; follow established District procedures, polices and safety requirements; other related duties as may be required.
*QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIRMENTS:*
Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school; possession of a valid California driver’s license with a driving history acceptable to the District’s insurance carrier.
Successful applicant will be required to reside within the boundaries of the Chester Public Utility District.
One (1) year probationary period.
*COMPENSATION:*
Starting wage $16.
02 -$19.
47 per hour.
*The Chester Public Utility District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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*The information contained herein is subject to change and does not constitute an expressed or implied contract.
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Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $35,000.
00 - $70,000.
00 per year
Schedule:
* 10 hour shift
Education:
* High school or equivalent (Preferred)
License/Certification:
* Driver's License (Required)
* D-2 License (Preferred)
* Wastewater Certification (Preferred)
Work Location: In person