Serviceman 1 or Serviceman 2

Quartz Hill Water District is currently seeking a qualified applicant for a fulltime Serviceman I or Serviceman II position. Interested applicants need to submit a District job application online at qhwd.org/Employment-Opportunities/ or at the District office at 5034 W Ave. L, Quartz Hill, Ca. 93536. For questions regarding this opportunity please email Brach Smith, Assistant General Manager at bsmith@qhwd.org.

Position is open until filled. First consideration will be given to applications received before Friday, January 8, 2025, at 5:00 p.m.

There is currently one vacancy to fill. The recruitment is being conducted for both classifications. The vacancy may be filled at either level pending the recruitment outcome.

PayScale

Serviceman 1 – $70,454.02 – $80,521.76 annually, plus benefits

Serviceman 2 – $83,043.85 – $93,152.08 annually, plus benefits

PRIMARY DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES – Duties may include but are not limited to the following:

• Read, repair, install, maintain water meters.
• Assist with the installation and repair of water mains, services, fire hydrants, air vacs, blow offs, and gate valves.
• Operate valves, flush fire hydrants and blow offs.
• Drill and tap water mains. 
• Jack hammer and cut asphalt. 
• Patch pavement with temporary or permanent asphalt. 
• Dig and backfill trenches with hand tools.
• Follow all safety methods and procedures, checking tool and equipment for safe operating conditions.
• Safely operate District owned vehicles and equipment.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work including District staff and the general public (such as work orders).
• Mark water line and lateral locations with blue paint for USA’s.
• Responsible for completion of daily time sheets.
• Landscaping and maintenance of District facilities.
• Able to be on 24 hour call for a 7 day period or assist other District personnel in case of emergency after hours and in other unusual times.
• Be able to evaluate and correct SCADA system alarms and malfunctions.
• Take routine water samples.
• Daily monitoring of pumps and reservoirs.
• Other duties as directed by Manager/Engineer or Crew Leader.
• Understand the District’s Policies, Rules and Regulations.

Required Education/Experience/Certifications

Serviceman 1

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• 1 year of applicable experience in the water industry
• SWRCB Water Distribution Operator D-2 Certified
• SWRCB Water Treatment Operator T-1 certified
• Valid California Driver’s License (class A is required within 12 months of hire)

Serviceman 2

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• 3 years of applicable experience in the water industry
• SWRCB Water Distribution Operator D-3 Certified
• SWRCB Water Treatment Operator T-1 certified
• Class A drivers license with tanker endorsement
• Ability to operate a backhoe

Benefits Package includes:

• CalPERS 2% @ age 55 (Classic). The District pays the employer portion and the employee portion.
• CalPERS-PEPRA members pay the employee portion and the District pays employer portion
• Medical Insurance is Blue Cross “Advantage Plan” or Kaiser and 100% paid by employer for the employee and dependents.
• Dental and Vision plan covered
• Life Insurance policy of $50k provided by employer
• 12 paid Holidays
• 12-22 paid Vacation days dependent upon years of service
• 12 paid Sick days
• Deferred Compensation plan is available for the employee to participate in.
• Tuition reimbursement $3,000/year
• Boot/Uniform allowance $500/year