Water Distribution Technician I​/II

Water Distribution Technician I: $60,841 - $81,533/annual

Water Distribution Technician II: $67,157 - $88,998/annual

Written/Practical Exam:
Thursday, February 12, 2026

Oral Interview:
Wednesday, February 25, 2025

If you want to join a hardworking team that shares a commitment to provide top-quality municipal services in a prime North County location, consider a career with the City of Escondido. We have an opening for the position of Water Distribution Technician I/II in our Utilities Department/Water Division. For a complete listing of job duties and qualifications, please refer to the corresponding job description, which can be obtained from the Human Resources Department or downloaded from the City's website.

Under supervision (Water Distribution Technician I) or general supervision (Water Distribution Technician II), performs a variety of semi-skilled and manual work involved in the maintenance, installation, and repair of the City's water distribution system to ensure the proper operation of the system to deliver a safe drinking water supply to the public.

Distinguishing Characteristics

Water Distribution Technician I:
This is the entry-level class in the Water Distribution Technician series. This class is distinguished from the Water Distribution Technician II by the performance of the more routine tasks and duties assigned to positions within the series. Assignments are generally limited in scope, contain fairly routine tasks, and are performed within a procedural framework established by higher-level employees. As experience is acquired, incumbents perform with less immediate supervision and continue to learn the full scope of duties and responsibilities.

Advancement to the "II" level is based on demonstrated proficiency in performing the assigned functions, possession of required licenses and certifications, completing the progression criteria established by the Department, and upon review and approval of the department head.

Water Distribution Technician II:
This is the full journey-level class in the Water Distribution Technician series. Employees within this class are distinguished from the Water Distribution Technician I by the performance of the full range of duties as assigned including serving as lead worker on small crews as assigned. Employees at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise, and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit.

Positions in this class are flexibly staffed and are normally filled by progression from the Water Distribution Technician I level when experience and required licenses and certifications are obtained and progression criteria met, or when filled from the outside, require prior directly related experience and possession of required licenses and certifications.

The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.

Performs a full range of general repairs duties related to the City's water distribution system; repair broken water lines including transmission mains, distribution mains, and residential and commercial water service lines; performs hot taps under pressure; disinfects new water pipes or parts used for repairs and utilizes other proper repair techniques to provide sanitary water to the public.

Performs a full range of system maintenance duties including to install and maintain all appurtenances associated with the water distribution system; maintains and replaces commercial and residential fire hydrants; installs new and maintain existing blow off valves used to flush water to maintain quality.

Performs a full range of general maintenance duties including to clean and maintain properties that are part of the water system; maintain vegetation and overall cleanliness of reservoirs, pump stations, pressure regulator vaults, and all parts of the City yard.

Maintains valves used to operate the water system; performs a variety of maintenance on gate and butterfly…