Water Distribution Worker I/II

Water Distribution Worker I/II

Salary

$29.81 - $46.14 Hourly

Location

Roseville

Job Type

Full-Time Regular

Job Number

202600195

Department

Environmental Utilities

Division

EUD Water Distribution

Opening Date

07/27/2026

Closing Date

8/16/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Bargaining Unit

International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers

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Description

GROW YOUR CAREER!

Join the Environmental Utilities Team

in the role of Water Distribution Worker I/II

Grow your career in water operations and help keep your communitys essential infrastructure running safely and efficiently. As a Water Distribution Worker I or II, you will perform a variety of tasks in the construction, maintenance and repair of water distribution systems and facilities. You will also be responsible for operating light and moderately heavy power-driven equipment, assist in installing and repairing mains, valves, hydrants and meters. This job requires physical labor such as lifting heavy objects and working in various weather conditions. If youre motivated, reliable, safety-minded and ready for hands-on work that makes a difference, join a team committed to high-quality service, safety and craftsmanship while building a long-term career in the water industry.

What the City of Roseville Offers:

• $29.81 - $46.14 Hourly (dependent on experience)
• Up to $2,490 per month in health and welfare benefits
• Competitive vacation and sick leave programs
• 10 paid holidays, 2 floating holidays
• 45 hours of additional personal leave time
• Opportunities to Train, Learn and Promote
• CalPERS
• A top-notch team and more!

KEY RECRUITMENT DATES

Closing DateSunday, August 16, 2026First Round of InterviewsWeek of August 31, 2026

The employment list that will be established from this recruitment may be utilized to fill future regular, limited-term and temporary vacancies. The current vacancy is regular, full-time and benefitted.

The City of Roseville is committed to an inclusive and supportive workforce and workplace. We are engaged in understanding the backgrounds and perspectives of our colleagues and those we serve. Our organization is unified in this commitment because we believe this produces the best results for our organization and community.

Examples of Duties

For a detailed and complete job description, click here.

Minimum Qualifications

Water Distribution Worker I

Experience and Training

Experience:

• No experience is required; some general maintenance and/or construction experience is preferred.

AND

Training:

• Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade, GED, or higher level degree.

License or Certificate

• Possession of a valid California driver's license by date of appointment.

• Possession of a valid California Class B driver's license with a Tanker Endorsement within twelve months of appointment.

• Possession of a California Department of Public Health Water Distribution Operator Grade 1 (D1) certificate within twelve months of appointment.

Water Distribution Worker II

Experience and Training

Experience:

• Two years of increasingly responsible experience performing field maintenance work similar to that of a Water Distribution Worker I with the City of Roseville.

AND

Training:

• Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade, GED, or higher level degree.

License or Certificate

• Possession of a valid California Class B driver's license with a Tanker Endorsement by date of appointment.

• Possession of a California State Water Resources Control Board Water Distribution Operator Grade 2 (D2) certificate by date of appointment.

Supplemental Information

All employment applications must be submitted online at the City of Roseville CAREER PAGES only.

Detailed information on the City of Roseville recruitment practices can be reviewed on the Frequently Asked Questionspage.

The City of Roseville defines "accredited college or university" as an institution of higher learning and must be listed on the United States Department of Education Database of Accredited Post-Secondary Institutions and Programswebsite http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation.

Credits earned from colleges, universities, and institutions listed as accredited institutions on this website will be considered as part of the educational component of the minimum qualifications for a classification.

The following options apply to the evaluation of college degrees from countries outside the United States:

• Educational background from a foreign country may be evaluated by an accredited United States college or university listed on the U.S. Department of Education Database of Accredited Post-Secondary Institutions and Programs website.
• Verification of degree equivalency may be obtained from organizations that provide foreign education credential evaluation services. The City of Roseville will accept verification from any of the listed member agencies found athttp://www.naces.orgorwww.aice-eval.org.
• A copy of the foreign credential evaluation verification can be attached to the employment application.
• If you are offered a position with the City of Roseville, as a part of the pre-employment steps, applicants must provide a foreign degree credential equivalency certificate from an approved member agency above. Applicants who do not provide verification, will be eliminated from further consideration.

SELECTION PROCESS:

All candidates meeting the minimum qualifications will have their application scored in a Formula Rate Examination. The applicant's experience and education will be evaluated using a pre-determined formula. Scores from this evaluation will determine applicant ranking and placement on the Employment List. Supplemental questions will be utilized by the department hiring authority to make interview and selection determinations.

Final appointment is contingent upon a check of past employment references, passing a City-paid fingerprint check, and depending on the position applied for, a pre-employment medical exam, drug and alcohol screening test, credit check, license and/or education verification, psychological examination, and/or an extensive Police Department background check process.

Some positions require the clearance of a comprehensive Police Department (PD) background check within 12 months of appointment. The City may appoint candidates to positions prior to clearing the extensive Police Department background check, and in those circumstances the candidate will be advised in advance that security access in the information technology systems will be limited to non-PD related systems until PD clearance is received, and if the candidate ultimately does not clear the PD background it will result in release from City service without appeal rights, in accordance with Personnel Rules 3.04.050.

THE CITY OF ROSEVILLE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. IF YOU REQUIRE AN ACCOMMODATION DUE TO A DISABILITY, PLEASE CONTACT THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT AT LEAST 5 WORKING DAYS BEFORE A SCHEDULED INTERVIEW/EXAMINATION PROCESS. MEDICAL DISABILITY VERIFICATION MAY BE REQUIRED PRIOR TO ACCOMMODATION.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:

The City of Roseville offers competitive benefits packages to full-time employees. Regular part-time employees receive benefits on a pro-rated basis. For more information regarding the Citys benefits, visit our website here. Benefits currently include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance benefits
• Cafeteria plan, plus City paid Flex credit
• Life insurance (City paid and optional supplemental employee paid)
• Flexible spending accounts for dependent and health/medical costs
• BeWell City of Roseville (CORE) wellness program
• Employee assistance plan
• Retirement savings plan
• Deferred compensation plan(s)
• Short-term and long-term disability employee paid plans
• Educational reimbursement
• Vacation leave, sick leave, personal/management leaves
• Holiday pay (plus two floating holidays annually)
• Bilingual pay
• Longevity pay

GENERAL BENEFITS:

A majority of the employee benefits are similar for all City employees. There are benefits that differ depending on which bargaining unit the job classification is assigned. Exact benefits information can be found by visiting the Benefits webpage and selecting the specific bargaining unit group.

TEMPORARY POSITIONS:

Most benefits do not apply to the Citys temporary positions. Temporary employees that work 1,500 hours annually may elect medical insurance. Temporary employees contribute to a retirement plan depending on the status of total hours worked annually.

01

The information provided in your application must support your selected answers in the supplemental questions. Your responses to Questions 2-7 will be scored using a set formula, and the experience you describe must also appear in the Work Experience section of your application. If your answers do not match your listed work experience, they will not be scored. All information you provide must be supported and may be verified, and you may be asked to show your knowledge or skills in a work sample or interview. Any false or misleading information may disqualify you from consideration or interview processes and removal from the employment list.

• Yes, I agree.
• No, I do not agree.

02

Do you have the equivalent of completion of the twelfth (12th) grade, GED, or higher level degree?

• Yes.
• No.

03

Please indicate what type of California drivers license you currently possess.

• I have a California Drivers License or I will have one by date of appointment.
• Class C drivers license
• Class B drivers license
• Class B drivers license with Tanker Endorsement
• Class A drivers license
• Class A drivers license with Tanker Endorsement
• I will not have a California Drivers License by date of appointment.

04

How many years of increasingly responsible experience do you have performing unskilled and semi-skilled tasks in a variety of utility construction and maintenance activities; performing heavy manual labor?

• No experience to less than 2 years.
• 2 years or more to less than 4 years.
• 4 years or more.

05

Please specify which of the following certificates issued by the State of California Division of Drinking Water you currently hold. (Please attach certificate(s) to your application.)

• Water Distribution Operator Grade 1 (D1)
• Water Distribution Operator Grade 2 (D2)
• Water Distribution Operator Grade 3 (D3) or higher
• None of the above.

06

Please describe your general maintenance and/or construction experience, if any.

07

Why are you interested in a career in water distribution, and what motivated you to apply for this position?

Required Question

Employer City of Roseville (CA)

Address 311 Vernon Street

Roseville, California, 95678

Phone 916-774-5475

Website http://www.roseville.ca.gov