Deadline to file applications: February 15, 2024
Please note that this recruitment may close at any time without prior notice.
SALARY AND BENEFITS:
SALARY RANGE: $20.00 per hour
• Medical Insurance plan paid 100% by District by ninetieth (90) day of employment.
• $150.00 boot allowance after ninetieth (90) day of employment.
• 40 hours paid sick leave
DEFINITION:
This 6-month Internship is a paid position where the individual shall work directly with District staff on the operation, maintenance, and compliance of the potable and recycled water systems. This opportunity will provide the intern with a practical entry level knowledge base and a hands-on skill set to enable the candidate to seek full-time employment within the water industry.
POSITION CHARACTERISTICS:
Under general supervision from District staff, this position performs a wide variety of entry level tasks relating to the potable and recycled water distribution systems and related facilities. The ideal candidate would be a self-motivated, actively engaged person looking to acquire some real-world job experience in the water industry. This experience will be an invaluable asset for those seeking permanent employment in the industry.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES:
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Assist with general maintenance and repair of potable and recycled water transmission and distribution systems.
• Perform related water system facilities maintenance and repair work as assigned.
• Operate various District vehicles; perform minor truck servicing and general inspections; document and report mechanical and/or other problems.
• Maintain service truck supplies and materials inventory.
• Install barricades and re-route traffic in a safe manner.
• Operate various types of construction equipment including pneumatic jackhammers or similar equipment to remove dirt, concrete, or asphalt.
• Maintain accurate records of assignment tasks.
• Collect consumption data on assigned reading routes from commercial, industrial, and residential water meters.
• Independently operate automated meter reading system.
• Check operation and repair or replace faulty water meters or meter boxes.
• Repair/replace leaking angle stop valves.
• Remove weeds or similar growth around water meter boxes or related appurtenances.
• Install new water meters and meter boxes.
• As directed, turn delinquent water service connections on or off, physically lock off water service connections, or remove water meters.
• Distribute pertinent customer notifications.
• Perform and document preventive maintenance procedures on water system facilities.
• Assist in collecting and recording water supply and water quality data for mandatory compliance and reporting purposes.
BASIC ABILITIES TO:
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions and directions.
• Communicate orally and in writing with supervisors or District staff.
• Perform various levels of physical labor.
• Perform a variety of construction, repair, and maintenance tasks.
• Perform duties under routine and emergency conditions, occasionally in inclement or adverse weather conditions.
• Respond to public inquiries and complaints in a tactful, courteous, and professional manner.
• Safely operate motor vehicles; safely operate construction equipment typically used in the water industry; and perform service maintenance procedures.
• Anticipate, recognize, and manage potential hazards encountered in the course of daily assignments.
• Operate power tools and equipment.
• Promote and maintain cooperative working relationships, work efficiently and safely with others.
TYPICAL PHYSICAL DUTIES:
• Operate various types of District vehicles.
• Operate electric, pneumatic and engine powered equipment.
• Must be able to carry, push, pull, reach and lift equipment and parts weighing up to 50 pounds, occasionally lifting up to 90 pounds may be required.
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl and climb during field and maintenance work.
• Work in inclement weather and in confined environments exposed to heat, dust, noise and dirt.
• Stand and walk for extended time periods.
• Hearing and vision corrected to within normal ranges.
DESIREABLE EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
High school diploma or equivalent. Completion of a water course-either online or in a classroom setting.
KNOWLEDGE GAINED WILL COVER:
• Construction and maintenance methods, procedures, tools, equipment, supplies and materials associated with water distribution system operations.
• Proper work safety standards.
• Approved traffic safety and delineation practices.
• Safe work practices associated with hazardous environments and materials.
• Proper operation of various types of construction equipment used in the water industry.
• Read, interpret, and understand water atlas sheets or construction drawings.
CERTIFICATION:
Certification as State of California, Division of Drinking Water, Grade D1 Water Distribution Operator.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Possession of a valid California Driver’s License (Class C) issued by the State Department of Motor Vehicles. Proof of a good driving record free of multiple or serious traffic violations or accidents for at least two (2) years duration. The driving record will not contribute to an increase in the District’s automobile liability insurance rates.
Required to pass a physical examination which includes an initial drug screening with subsequent random fit-to-work evaluations. The District will also conduct a comprehensive pre-employment background investigation.
APPLICATION PROCESS:
Visit www.rwd.org for a complete job description. Applications can be completed and submitted online along with a resume at www.rwd.org/careers.
Fair Labor Standards Act: For the purpose of the Fair Labor Standards Act, the District Finance Officer shall be considered an “exempt” employee.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Rowland Water District is an equal opportunity employer, and does not discriminate in hiring, training, promotion, compensation or terms of employment on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical handicap, medical condition, marital status or sex.
Americans with Disabilities Act: The District will make such reasonable accommodation to enable persons with disabilities to fulfill the requirements of the position in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.