Water Maintenance Worker I/II
Salary
$60,105.97 - $80,531.36 Annually
Location
Public Works/Corporation Yard - 111 Amador Street, Vallejo, CA
Job Type
Regular Full-Time
Job Number
26-AR-13
Department
Water
Opening Date
09/04/2026
Closing Date
9/21/2026 5:00 PM Pacific
Description
PLEASE READ THIS BULLETIN IN ITS ENTIRETY
THE POSITION
This recruitment is being conducted to fill one full-time vacancy. The list established by this recruitment may be used to fill future full-time, part-time, limited term, and temporary vacancies for up to one year. The department may choose to fill these vacancies at the I or II level, depending on the qualifications of the candidate pool.
The City of Vallejo is seeking candidates for the position of Water Maintenance Worker I/II, as a collaborative member of the Citys Water Department. Water Maintenance Workers perform skilled work in the construction, maintenance, and related service activities of water distribution systems and water facilities, including electrical and mechanical services.
THE DEPARTMENT
The Vallejo Water Department is a dynamic organization engaged in growth and positive change for the benefit of our customers and community. The Department provides potable water to 121,000 customers through a highly complex system including multiple raw water sources, three treatment plants, a Sludge Dewatering Facility, 600 miles of distribution pipes, 8 pressure zones, 27 pump stations and 37,000 service connections. Vallejo Water is a Treatment-5/Distribution-5system. In 2017, Vallejo water services transitioned from a division of Public Works, to a standalone Water Department reporting directly to the City Manager. This change gives drinking water-related operations and issues greater visibility and strategic direction for the benefit of rate-payers. The Water Department's strategic goals include: infrastructure reliability, public trust, sustainability, organizational performance and financial viability. The Water Department has six Divisions: Water Treatment, Engineering, Distribution, Watershed and Facilities Management and Administration/Conservation. The Water Quality Division of the Water Department is an important stakeholder in projects unfolding in Vallejo and the Advance Water Treatment Plant Operator is a key member of the team.
THE CITY OF VALLEJO
The City of Vallejo is located in Solano County and has a population of approximately 121,000 residents. Vallejo is a rapidly changing, highly diverse community located midway between the cities of San Francisco and Sacramento. It is a friendly, active waterfront community that attracts innovative, hardworking people and takes great pride in its 148-year history and maritime heritage. Residents of Vallejo are situated to take advantage of the best of what the area has to offer. Golf, museums, performing arts, boutique shopping, brewpubs and a wide selection of restaurants are all available in Vallejo. Residents and visitors alike enjoy Vallejo's delightful historical downtown area, weekly downtown farmer's market, and beautifully restored Victorian homes and business facades. Vallejo is also home to Six Flags Discovery Kingdom, one of America's only combination wildlife, oceanarium and theme parks.
SALARY
Water Maintenance Worker I: $28.8971 - $35.124 hourly; $2,311.77 - $2,809.98 bi-weekly; $5,008.83 - $6,088.28 monthly; $60,105.97 - $73,059.38 annual
Water Maintenance Worker II: $31.8527 - $38.7170 hourly; $2,548.22 - $3,097.36 bi-weekly; $5,521.14 - $6,710.95 monthly; $66,253.62 - $80,531.26 annual
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
Water Maintenance Worker I/II is a flexibly-staffed class series. Positions are normally filled at the I level. Advancement from level I to the II level is at the discretion of the appointing authority provided that the following criteria are met: (I ) the minimum qualifications and time-in-grade requirements, (2) demonstration of the ability to independently perform the full scope of the assigned duties, and (3) possession of all required licenses and certificates.
Water Maintenance Worker I - This is the entry level class in the Water Maintenance Worker series. This class is distinguished from the Water Maintenance Worker II by the performance of the more routine tasks and duties assigned to positions within the series. Since this class is typically used as a training class, employees may only have one year of general maintenance or construction experience and the possession of a valid California Class C driver license at the time of appointment.
Water Maintenance Worker II - This is the experienced level class that has met training, certification, and license requirements for the position, and are fully competent to perform the full range of the assigned maintenance and construction work. Employees within this class are distinguished from the Water Maintenance Worker I by the performance of the full range of maintenance duties as assigned including the operation of applicable vehicular and stationary equipment and the more complex maintenance and construction tasks. Employees at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise, are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit, and must obtain and maintain a Class A driver license, a Grade Dl Water Distribution Operator certificate, and a Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester certificate as a condition of employment.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Water Maintenance Worker I
Receives immediate supervision from higher level lead or supervisory personnel.
Water Maintenance Worker II
Receives general supervision from higher level supervisory personnel.
May exercise functional and technical supervision to lower level regular and seasonal/temporary maintenance staff.
EXAMPLES OF IMPORTANT RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
Important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Perform a variety of skilled, semi-skilled, and unskilled maintenance and construction duties related to water distribution and water facilities/electrical and mechanical maintenance, including tanks and reservoirs.
Operate construction equipment and power tools such as dump trucks, front-end loader, backhoe, grader, paving machine, compressors, jack hammers, paint sprayers, sand-blasters, concrete saws, and welding equipment; maintain hand tools and assigned equipment; perform preventive maintenance on equipment as needed.
Perform regular inspection on water lines, manholes, operate high velocity jet flusher, video inspection equipment, and vac-all truck to clean, flush, and restore to operating condition.
Perform service connections to water mains using tapping equipment to install valves, lateral water lines, blow offs, hydrants, and meters; flush and test installation.
Lay and align pipe; install, repair, and replace manholes, fire hydrants, valves, and meters and meter vaults and boxes; exercise valves according to prescribed schedules.
Test, disassemble, clean, repair, and calibrate commercial and residential water meters; sand blast and replace worn or faulty parts.
Locate mains and water services for contractors, utilities, and the general public as required. Interpret water maps for identifying main sizes, types, and locations.
Chart reservoir and lake height and meter reading. Install, maintain, and repair pressure reducing valves.
Assist with inspection, diagnosis, location, and repair of mechanical problems on a variety of process equipment including water pumps, electric motors, internal combustion engines, generators, chemical storage, dosing, and supply systems, hydraulic, pneumatic, and regulator-controlled pressure systems.
Assist with installation/removal, repair, overhaul, and rebuilding of pumps, valves, valve operators, including hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical control systems, motors, meters, tanks, and reservoirs.
Assist with repair, removal, replacement, and reading of flow meters; the repair of pressure gauges; and the repair of pressure recorders as required.
Perform a variety of preventive maintenance duties on water treatment and storage appurtenances.
Maintain and repair shop equipment including hoists, welders, compressors, and various equipment.
Perform light building maintenance on pump stations, plant buildings, including light carpentry, masonry, and concrete work.
Assist mechanics in the performance of various mechanical repairs as required, including oil changes, oil filtration, and oil sampling as needed.
Assist with installation/removal of large mechanical equipment from service on a periodic basis.
Assist with maintenance of grounds and premise and with inspection duties throughout the watershed and along pipeline and utility right-of-ways; assist with inspection of pump stations and water storage tanks; record data and change charts in paper and electronic log books; assist with inspection of distribution pipelines for leakages and needed maintenance work.
Cut and dispose of brush for fire protection; maintain fire trails and fire breaks around fencing and buildings; perform controlled bums as required.
Perform routine equipment maintenance and field repair.
Install street barricades and cones prior to the performance of street and sidewalk repair activities; direct and control traffic around work sites.
Utilize proper safety precautions related to all work performed.
Respond to public inquiries in a courteous manner; provide information within the area of assignment; resolve complaints in an efficient and timely manner.
Maintain all reports, records, timesheets, and other required paperwork.
For positions at the II level, handle the most complex and difficult assignments requiring the highest degree of skill.
For positions at the II level, assist with the training and supervision of lower level and seasonal/temporary maintenance workers.
For positions at the II level, provide input to the lead workers and supervisors on work processes, safety issues, and efficiency issues.
Participate in, respond to, and be available for emergency call-outs for periods up to one week at a time.
Respond to emergency call out within one hour when assigned to standby duty. Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES / MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Water Maintenance Worker I -
Knowledge of:
Methods, materials, and equipment used in general maintenance and construction work.
Safe work practices, including city policies and procedures and local, state and federal regulatory requirements regarding workplace safety.
Basic mathematical operations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, and percentages.
Ability to:
Learn to perform unskilled and semi-skilled tasks in a variety of water and general maintenance activities.
Learn and operate a computer and associated programs used by the department.
Learn to operate a variety of mechanical equipment in a safe and effective manner in routine situations.
Understand and follow oral instructions.
Clean and care for assigned areas and equipment.
Use and operate hand tools in a safe and efficient manner.
Perform a variety of heavy manual tasks for extended periods of time and in unfavorable weather conditions.
Participate in, respond to, and be available for emergency call-outs for periods up to one week at a time.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work including the general public.
Ability to lift 100 lbs.
Water Maintenance Worker II -
In addition to the qualifications for Water Maintenance Worker I:
Knowledge of:
Methods and techniques of construction, maintenance, and repair related to the area of water distribution systems and water facilities maintenance and repair.
Operational characteristics of mechanical equipment and tools used in the assigned work.
Ability to:
Experience and Training Guidelines
A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Water Maintenance Worker I:
Experience - One year of full-time general maintenance or construction experience.
License or Certificate - Possession of a valid California Class A driver license at the time of appointment is desirable, but must be obtained within the probation period and maintained thereafter as a condition of employment. License must have the following endorsement: air brakes and manual transmission. Additional endorsements for tanker and hazmat at the time of appointment are highly desirable. Individuals must understand that the City may require Class A drivers acquire such additional endorsements during the course of their employment.
Possession of a Grade D1 Water Distribution Operator certificate outlined by the California State Water Resources Control Board at the time of appointment is desirable, but must be obtained within the probation period and maintained thereafter as a condition of employment.
Water Maintenance Worker II:
Experience:
Either 18 months as a Water Maintenance Worker I with the City of Vallejo; OR, two years of increasingly responsible experience performing field maintenance duties in water distribution, and/or water facilities/electrical and mechanical.
License or Certificate:
Possession of a valid California Class A driver license at the time of appointment is desirable, but must be obtained within the probation period and maintained thereafter as a condition of employment. License must have the following endorsement: air brakes and manual transmission. Additional endorsements for tanker and hazmat at the time of appointment are highly desirable. Individuals must understand that the City may require Class A drivers acquire such additional endorsements during the course of their employment.
Possession of a Grade DI Water Distribution Operator certificate outlined by the California State Water Resources Control Board is highly desired at the time of appointment, but must be obtained within the probation period and maintained thereafter as a condition of employment.
Possession of a Backflow Prevention Assembly Testing Certification issued by the American Water Works Association or the Northern California Backflow Prevention Association is highly desired at the time of appointment, but must be obtained within the probation period and maintained thereafter as a condition of employment.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
WORKING CONDITIONS
Position requires sitting, standing, walking on level, uneven and slippery surfaces, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, stooping, squatting, crouching, grasping and making repetitive hand movements in the performance of daily duties. The position also requires both near and far vision when operating assigned equipment. Acute hearing is required in both the office and the field. The ability to lift, carry, and push tools, equipment and supplies weighing up to 100 pounds is also required. Additionally, the incumbent in this outdoor position works in all weather conditions, including rain, heat, and cold. The incumbent may be exposed to fumes, dust chemicals, air contaminants, and moisture. The nature of the work may also require the incumbent to climb ladders, use power and noise producing tools and equipment, drive motorized vehicles, work in heavy vehicle traffic conditions, and work in and around confined spaces.
The Recruitment & Selection Process
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Applications will be screened for overall qualifications the week of September 21, 2026.
Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be invited to take a written exam in the week of October 5, 2026. Applicants who passed with a 70% and higher, will be invited for a Performance Examination.
Performance Examination (including oral panel interviews) are tentatively scheduled to take place the week of November 2, 2026. Performance Examinations are weighted at 100% of the candidates' score. Candidates must achieve a minimum passing score of 70%. Those achieving 70% or higher will be placed on the Register of Eligibles (eligible list) and may be considered to fill positions for up to one year.
The City reserves the right to limit the number of candidates to those determined to be best qualified based upon all requested application materials, including training and experience, current resume, and responses to supplemental questions.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS
The City of Vallejo is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need reasonable accommodation during the application, assessment or selection process may contact the Human Resources Department to request accommodation. Please contact Anabela Rivera at (707) 645 - 2620 or send an email to: Anabela.Rivera@cityofvallejo.net no later than September 21, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.
PRIOR TO HIRE
The selected candidate will be required to: 1) Submit to reference checks 2) Submit to and successfully pass a pre-employment background check, including fingerprint check. 3) Successfully complete a job-related pre-placement medical exam. 4) Provide proof of legal right to work in the United States.
Disaster Service Workers - All City of Vallejo ("City") employees are designated Disaster Service Workers ("DSW") by state law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the City requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all DSW-related training as assigned and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.
Veterans Preference - Veterans preference points will be applied in accordance with Civil Service Rule 24. A copy of the DD 214 form must be filed at time of application.
Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) - The City of Vallejo is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the City of Vallejo to provide equal employment opportunity for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factors.
Note: The provisions in this bulletin do not constitute a contract, expressed or implied, and any provisions contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.
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Instructions for Supplemental Questionnaire: Thank you for your interest in employment with the City of Vallejo! We sincerely value your time and hope to make your application experience as positive as possible. The following supplemental questions are an important step in the examination and selection process to assist us in determining if you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to succeed in the posted vacancy. A lack of complete and thorough responses to each of the supplemental questions in the space provided may result in disqualification from the selection process. In addition, the selections you make and responses you provide in the questionnaire must accurately reflect what is documented in your work history. Please provide unique and comprehensive responses for each question. Answering, "see resume", or copying and pasting any portion of your resume in the open text field may result in elimination from further consideration. Please indicate below that you have read and understand the instructions presented above.
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After reading the position requirements for Water Maintenance Worker I/II, please indicate the position for which you are qualified and interested in being considered for (you can select more than one).
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Please indicate whether or not you possess a valid California class C or class A drivers license. If you checked that you possess a Class A or Class C Drivers License, please attach a copy of your license to your application.
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How many years of experience do you have in general maintenance and/or construction?
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Please describe, in detail, your experience in general maintenance and/or construction. If none, please type "n/a" below.
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How many years of experience do you have performing field maintenance duties in water distribution, and/or water facilities/ electrical and mechanical?
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Please describe, in detail, your experience performing field maintenance duties in water distribution and/or water facilities / electrical and mechanical. If none, please type "n/a" below.
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Please indicate whether or not you possess a Grade D1 Water Distribution Operator certificate outlined by the California State Water Resources Control Board. (If yes, please attach a copy with your application).
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Please indicate whether or not you possess a Backflow Prevention Assembly Testing Certification issued by the American Water Works Association or the Northern California Backflow Prevention Association. (If yes, please attach a copy with your application).
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If hired, I understand that I need to obtain a valid Class A Drivers License within 12 months of my hire date (if I do not currently possess one), in order to remain employed with the City of Vallejo.
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If hired, I understand that I need to obtain a Grade D1 Water Distribution Operator certificate outlined by the California State Water Resources Control Board. within 12 months of my hire date (if I do not currently possess one), in order to remain employed with the City of Vallejo.
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Working Conditions: Position requires sitting, standing, walking on level, uneven and slippery surfaces, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, stooping, squatting, crouching, grasping and making repetitive hand movements in the performance of daily duties. The position also requires both near and far vision when operating assigned equipment. Acute hearing is required in both the office and the field. The ability to lift, carry, and push tools, equipment and supplies weighing up to I00 pounds is also required. Additionally, the incumbent in this outdoor position works in all weather conditions, including rain, heat, and cold. The incumbent may be exposed to fumes, dust chemicals, air contaminants, and moisture. The nature of the work may also require the incumbent to climb ladders, use power and noise producing tools and equipment, drive motorized vehicles, work in heavy vehicle traffic conditions, and work in and around confined spaces. Please indicate below that you have read and understand the working conditions presented above.
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Employer City of Vallejo
Address 555 Santa Clara Street (1st Floor)
P.O. Box 3068
Vallejo, California, 94590
Phone 707-648-4363
| Location | Vallejo, CA |
| Salary | $60,105.97–$80,531.36 Per Year |
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