The Cambria Community Services District is currently accepting applications for the Water Systems Operator T3/D2 position. This recruitment will remain open until the position is filled.

About the Water Systems Operator T3/D2 Position

Definition: Under supervision of the Senior Water Systems Operator and/or Utilities Department Manager, installs, repairs, maintains, and replaces water mains, meters, service connections, and other water facilities; assists in the operation of the water supply, treatment, distribution, storage and pumping systems; reads meters; and performs other duties as assigned. 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• In the absence of the Senior Operator may assume responsibility of the Department.
• Ability to write reports and analyze and interpret laboratory and operational data.
• Ability to use basic computer software applications i.e., excel, word, and access.
• Participates in standby duties: As an on-call operator, operates and maintains the treatment facilities and distribution system and respond immediately to water emergencies.
• Performs a variety of unskilled and semiskilled duties in the maintenance of the water supply and distribution facilities.
• Assists as a member of a crew in the installation, replacement, or repair of water lines, service connections, meters, valves, fire hydrants and other water facilities.
• Operates and maintains power-driven equipment and pneumatic tools.
• Assists in the operation of the district wells and water treatment plants.
• Assists in locating and repairing leaks in water lines.
• Operates and maintains backhoe for excavations, backfill, and loading.
• Reads and replaces water meters, and coordinate field activities with billing office.
• Responds to and resolves customer complaints.
• All other duties as assigned. 

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: 

Methods, practices, material, tools and equipment used in the operation, installation, maintenance and repair of water mains, pipes, pumps, water wells, controls and equipment; safety precautions and procedures; basic plumbing and construction; and computer skills. Install, maintain and repair water mains, pipes, pumps, and wells; operate, maintain and repair storage tanks and other water facilities; use tools and operate power-driven equipment necessary for the performance of the work; understand and carry out oral and/or written instructions; conduct work in a manner that is prompt and courteous, while maintaining good public relations; and supervise small crew and/or work independently. 

Required Qualifications:

• Recent, three (3) years of progressive responsibility and experience in the operation, maintenance and repair of electrical and mechanical water production equipment and  treatment and distribution systems.
• High school graduate or G.E.D.
• Must possess and maintain a valid California class “C” driver’s license and maintain a  satisfactory DMV record to maintain District insurability.
• Possession of a California Grade 2 Water Distribution Certificate issued by the Department of Health Services.
• Possession of a California Grade 3 Water Treatment Certificate issued by the Department of Health Services

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Benefits

• $69,002 to $83,872 annually
• 12 standard paid holidays per year
• 3.08 hours biweekly (120 hrs/yr) of paid vacation
• 3.70 hours biweekly (96 hrs/yr) of sick leave
• Regular employees, after completion of their probationary period, shall be eligible for the Health Care Reimbursement Program. Eligible employees receive a credit of $1300 each January 1.
• The district pays 85% of the health premiums currently in effect for employee and dependent coverage for the lowest cost plan available to district employees offered through CalPERS.
• The district pays 85% of the dental premiums currently in effect for employee and dependent coverage for the lowest-cost plan.
• A Group Life Insurance Plan will be provided with a $25,000 life insurance policy, a $1,000 policy for each employee's spouse, and a $1,000 policy for each employee dependent under the age of 21.
• CalPERS 3% @ 60 retirement plan for covered employees hired prior to October 1, 2012, including single highest year computation and credit for unused sick leave; 2% @ 60 retirement plan for covered employees hired on or after October 1, 2012 up through December 31, 2012, including the 36 highest consecutive months’ final compensation provision; covered employees hired on or after January 1, 2013 who are defined as “new members” under PEPRA will be covered by the 2% @ 62 retirement plan and the 36 highest consecutive months’ final compensation provision. Employee pays 100% of the CalPERS employee contribution.
• The district provides a Deferred Compensation 457 matching monthly contribution of $25.

Application Process

Electronic submittals are strongly preferred and should be directed to administration@cambriacsd.org and include the following: completed application, cover letter, resume, and proof of required qualifications. All applicants will be reviewed, and only those candidates determined to be most qualified for the position on the basis of experience, training, and education as submitted will move forward in the hiring process. The candidate who has successfully completed all prior phases of the hiring process will be subject to a thorough background investigation.