Senior Water Distribution Operator

Overview

The Position

This is a continuous filing exam. Next filing cut-offs are at 5:00 pm on the following dates: 9/11/25, 9/25/25, 10/24/25, 11/24/25, 12/26/25, 1/26/26, 2/26/26 (final).

Senior Water Distribution Operators perform the most complex duties in connection with the operation, maintenance, construction, and repair of water distribution systems, hydraulic power systems and hydro-pneumatic systems. Positions in this class also serve as a lead worker over one or more Water System Operators.

Knowledge of

• The California Safe Drinking Water Act
• EPA Standards, Rules and Regulations ensuring safe drinking water and protecting ground water
• The methods, tools, materials, and equipment used in the construction, inspection, troubleshooting, repair and maintenance of water distribution systems and the interrelationship of equipment and systems
• Safety regulations, practices and procedures required when working in a variety of working conditions using hand tools, light equipment, and vehicles
• Identity of underground utilities and recognition of potential excavation conflicts
• First aid and CPR
• A variety of computer software applications to include word processing, spreadsheet, and database programs, SCADA and CMMS
• Welding techniques and practices
• Procedures and corrective actions to respond to emergency and special operating conditions

Ability to

• Provide lead direction
• Train and mentor personnel
• Construct, inspect, troubleshoot, repair and maintain water distribution systems
• Perform strenuous physical labor
• Use a variety of hand, precision, and power tools
• Drive a variety of mobile equipment such as dump trucks, water trucks, backhoes, tractors, vacuum vehicles, utility trucks, step vans, and forklifts on paved and/or uneven terrain such as hills, slopes, rocky or wet ground
• Read, interpret and utilize manufacturer’s specifications, operations manuals, piping schematics, water system maps, plans, blueprints, etc.
• Perform operational mathematics
• Maintain courteous and effective relationships with County employees and the general public
• Read, write, and speak English at a level necessary for satisfactory job performance
• Effectively communicate verbally and in written correspondence
• Handle contact with external customers or the public with tact and good judgment
• Work effectively in a team environment
• Provide first aid and CPR
• Use computer equipment and related peripheral equipment to enter and extract information

Either:

Note:

If the word “experience” is referenced in the minimum qualifications, it means full-time paid experience unless the minimum qualification states that volunteer experience is acceptable. Part-time paid experience may be accumulated and pro-rated to meet the total experience requirements.

Licenses:

• A valid California Driver's License, Class C or higher is required prior to appointment to this class. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to physical disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
• A valid California Driver’s License, Class A, and/or special endorsements including but not limited to the Hazardous Materials Endorsement is required for some positions.

Note:

Failure to maintain the appropriate California Driver’s License and/or endorsement(s) constitutes cause for personnel action in accordance with Civil Service Rules or applicable bargaining unit agreements

Certifications:

• Water Distribution Grade 2 (D2) certificate:
  All incumbents must possess and…