Job Description

Job Title: $40.46/hour Utility Worker I

Posting Start Date: 10/29/26

Job Description:

Opportunity with California American Water!

Do you enjoy working outdoors and making a difference in your community?

Join California American Water as a Utility Worker and help provide essential water services that customers rely on every day. If you're looking for a hands-on role with purpose, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

Primary Role

Utility Worker rate of pay is $40.46 per hour.

This position may be eligible for annual incentive pay and contracted increases as determined by the collective bargaining agreement, and you will have the opportunity for continued salary growth.

In addition to compensation, you will receive a comprehensive benefits package including 401(k), Defined Contribution Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage, plus disability, paid time off, life insurance, voluntary benefits, health and wellness programs and much more!

American Water employees also receive learning opportunities and work experiences to grow professionally.

Work Schedule: Forty (40) hours per week. Monday to Friday, eight (8) hours per day, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. exclusive of lunch periods. Position may be required to work overtime hours and is subject to 24-hour call out as needed.

Key Accountabilities

Prepares work areas, including setup of barricades, fencing, and traffic cones.
Breaks pavement, depending on conditions.
Loads and unloads boxes, pipes, fittings, and other equipment.
Digs trenches using a shovel or other methods as conditions require.
Installs or maintains pipes and fittings, trimming when necessary.
Tamps and backfills trenches.
Builds rough forms for cement work.
Acts as a flag person to direct traffic.
Occasionally performs various types of concrete work and makes tie-ins.
Repairs waterline breaks and leaks as required.

Key Accountabilities (cont)

Works on services and maintains fire hydrants.
Operates valves and maintains plant equipment, including pumps, piping, storage tanks, and buildings.
Performs data entry as required.
Carries out other similar work as assigned or necessary to complete the job.
Knowledge of basic equipment and materials used.
Ability to carry out oral and written instructions.
Normal physical and mechanical ability.
Familiarity with database technology and other electronic devices used to perform job duties.
Frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds; occasionally lift and/or move over 100 pounds.

Knowledge/Skills

Should have knowledge of basic equipment and material used.
Must have ability to carry out oral and written instruction; should have normal physical and mechanical ability.
Familiarity with database technology and any other electronic devices to perform job duties.
The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move over 100 pounds.
Tools Used: iPad, Tablet, computer and Mapcall. Shovels, picks, digging bars, cement power saw, clay spade, wrenches, various other hand tools and any other tools necessary to complete the job.
Equipment Used: Trucks, forklift, loader, water pumps, air compressors, cement mixer and any other equipment necessary to complete the job.

Experience/Education

High school diploma or equivalent.

Certifications/Licenses

Possess a valid California Driver’s License (Class B or Class A desired).
Obtain California State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) certification as a Distribution Operator, Grade 1 within one year from date of employment, transfer, or reclassification.
Maintain SWRCB certification for continued employment

Competencies

Plans & Aligns

Decision Making

Communicates Effectively

Builds Networks

Action Oriented

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