Utility Crew Member I/II/III

HELIX WATER DISTRICT has an excellent opportunity to join our team as a Utility Crew Member I/II/III. If you are interested in joining an esteemed organization that has offered stability and job security for over a century – look no further! Helix is committed to our employees’ professional growth and development, as well as providing a positive, safe environment because we believe our most employees are our most valuable asset. 

WHAT WE OFFER: 

Utility Crew Member I: $30.79 – $39.30/hourly

Utility Crew Member II: $33.95 – $43.33/hourly

Utility Crew Member III: $37.44 – $47.77/hourly

(Placement in the job classification is dependent on your experience, skills and certification level.)

Scheduled Salary Increases:

• July 1, 2025: 3.1% Cost-of-Living Adjustment
• Annual Merit Increases: Full-time employees are eligible for 5% merit increases on an annual basis until they reach the top of their pay range.

Are you already certified?

• Class A License: Successful candidates who possess a valid State of California Commercial Class A license at the time of application will receive a 10% initial pay increase.
• SWRCB Distribution Grades 2 – 5: Successful candidates who possess a State of California State Water Resources Control Board Distribution Grade 2 – 5 at the time of application will receive a 5% initial pay increase.

Our benefits package includes 100% employee premiums paid for all health benefits, CalPERS membership, generous paid time off, 12 paid holidays, including 2 floating holidays, up to $3,500 matching on 457 plans, up to $4,000 annually for education reimbursement and more!

As a Utility Crew Member I/II/III, your day-to-day responsibilities will include hands-on work that keeps our water system running smoothly. You will repair water mains, service line, meters, hydrants and related facilities using map plats and GIS. Although the work is rewarding, it can be demanding. Expect long hours using shovels, bars and pneumatic tools to pothole existing utilities while also being responsible for setting up and removing traffic control devices to protect crews from street traffic. 

Qualified candidates for the Utility Crew Member I will have a minimum of 1 year of work experience in a construction-related field, plus a high school diploma or GED.

To be considered for the Utility Crew Member I/II/III, please visit our careers page at hwd.com/171/careers to complete an online application and answer the required supplemental questions.

APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AFTER SUNDAY, MARCH 16, 2025, WILL ONLY BE CONSIDERED IF THE POSITION IS NOT FILLED.