Water Agency Maintenance Worker II - County of Sonoma

Join the Sonoma County Water Agency (Sonoma Water) as a Water Agency Maintenance Worker II!

As a Water Agency Maintenance Worker II (WAMW II) you will be responsible for carrying out semi-skilled, light and heavy manual water- and wastewater-maintenance tasks, inspecting and cleaning sanitary sewer lines, and operating and repairing reclaimed irrigation fields. Additionally, you may operate heavy equipment, Class A vehicles, and a variety of trucks including combos, rodders, and tankers.

Additional duties include:

Performing trail, access, and service road maintenance

Performing vegetation maintenance including mowing, weed eating, pruning, and chipping trees and operating a variety of related equipment

Repairing and installing treatment distribution systems, as well as flood control and river channels

Digging trenches, repairing pipes, and removing silt and other debris

Installing, repairing, and removing fences

The ideal WAMW II candidate will have good communication skills and be interested in continually learning new skills and processes.

Additionally, the ideal candidate will also possess:

General knowledge of underground construction techniques, riparian ecology, and/or fuel reduction concepts such as shaded fuel breaks

Experience using hand and power tools and operating heavy equipment

Experience pruning trees and performing other vegetation management duties

One or more of the following desirable licenses/certifications, which are not required to be considered for the open position:

Arborist Certification issued by the International Society of Arboriculture

California Class A Commercial Driver's License and commercial driving experience

California State Water Resources Control Board Water Distribution Grade D1 or higher and/or a Water Treatment Grade T1 or higher

California Water Environment Association Grade I or higher Collection System Maintenance Certificate

Lateral Assessment Certification

Manhole Assessment Certification

Pipeline Assessment Certification

Qualified Applicator's License issued by the California Department of Pesticide Regulation

Salary is negotiable within the established range and benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice. For more information, including minimum qualifications, and to apply, visit, www.yourpath2sonomacounty.org or call 707-565-2331. The County of Sonoma is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and are committed to having a workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. Apply by 12/18/23