Utility Installer/Repair - City of Palo Alto, CA

Title	Full Job Description	Salary
Utility Installer/Repairer	Link	$101,816.00 - $124,987.20 Annually
Utility Installer/Repairer Assistant	Link	$86,340.80 - $105,996.80 Annually
Equipment Operator	Link	$85,571.20 - $105,060.80 Annually

The City of Palo Alto Utilities is the only city in California that offers a full array of utility services to its citizens and businesses. Because of this, the City has a unique opportunity to partner with the Palo Alto community to enjoy the benefits and achievements of reliable, homegrown, and environmentally focused utilities. Palo Alto has a tradition of over 100 years of successful public utility operations. It is a tradition that continues to provide the Palo Alto community with safe and reliable utility service, local decision-making over policies, utility rate-making, environmental programs, and customized services.

Career Opportunity
City of Palo Alto Utilities has multiple exciting career opportunities within the Water Gas Wastewater Operations division! We welcome applications for roles as Utility Installer/Repairer, Utility Installer/Repairer Assistant, or Equipment Operator, depending on qualifications. 

The Utility Installer/Repairer or Utility Installer/Repairer Assistant is responsible for the installation, repair and maintenance of the water and gas distribution systems and wastewater collection system. 

The Equipment Operator will work with the team responsible for maintaining the City’s utility infrastructure. The Equipment Operator will be expected to operate an electric sewer rodding machine, along with a CCTV push camera.  This equipment, and other various tools and machinery, will be used to maintain and inspect City-owned sewer laterals and mains. This position will work both independently and as a member of a work crew and will receive direction from a supervisor or lead.

Utility Installer/Repairer Ideal Candidate

• Ability to communicate with public and co workers
• Ability to understand and apply technical terms and practices
• Skilled in mathematics and measurements
• Knowledge of safety practices and procedures
• Skilled in the use of power and hand tools
• Skilled in the use of service trucks, dump trucks, air compressors and other job related equipment
• Knowledge of valves, fittings, and clamps used in water, gas and wastewater repairs
• Skilled in locating gas, water and sewer components using pipe locating equipment, maps and physical signs
• Class B California Commercial Driver’s License with Tanker endorsement
• D1 Water Distribution Operator Certificate
• At least one year underground utility experience with each utility (water, gas, wastewater) totaling four years

Utility Installer/Repairer Assistant Ideal Candidate

• Ability to communicate with public and co-workers
• Ability to understand technical terms.
• Skilled in mathematics and measurements.
• Knowledge of safety practices and procedures.
• Skilled in the use of power and hand tools.
• Skilled in the use of service trucks, dump trucks, and air compressors.
• Knowledge of valves, fittings, and clamps used in the water, gas and wastewater repairs.
• Skilled in locating gas, water and sewer components using pipe locating equipment, maps and physical signs.
• Class B California Commercial Driver’s License.

Equipment Operator Ideal Candidate

• Written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude.
• Good public contact skills.
• Skill in the use of hand tools.
• Ability to communicate with others and to assimilate and understand information, in a manner consistent with the essential job functions.
• Ability to operate assigned equipment.
• Ability to make sound decisions in a matter consistent with the essential job functions.
• Ability to follow instructions both orally and written.

Benefits: Fantastic benefits package, to learn more click HERE.
 
Compensation (SEIU): Comprehensive compensation plan, to learn more click HERE.

Work Schedule: Monday - Thursday 6:30 am - 4:00 pm, alternating Fridays 6:30 am - 3:00 pm

This position is represented by Service Employee International Union position (SEIU).

More than one position may be filled via this recruitment.