This promotional recruitment is only open to current "Regular" City of Huntington Beach employees.(Employees who have not completed their INITIAL probationary period are not eligible).
Note: This job description is currently being updated and is under review for final approval. Here in Huntington Beach, we believe passionately that the key to becoming the best beach City in the world starts and ends with finding the right people to join our team. At this time, we have an outstanding career opportunity available, as we're looking for the "right person" to serve as
Utility Maintenance Worker.
The current vacancy is in the
Water Distributionsection of Public Works - Utilities. The eligible list resulting from this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in the other utilities sections within the City.
The ideal candidate will be a motivated and dependable team player with a positive attitude and a strong desire to learn all aspects of underground water construction. This position is responsible for installing and repairing components of the City’s water distribution system, including water services, valves, vaults, fire hydrants, and mainlines. The successful candidate will receive both hands-on and formal training in the operation of tools and equipment such as dump trucks, cement mixers, jackhammers, and soil compactors, as well as instruction in the safe and proper use of various hand and power tools.
The Department
The Public Works Department provides outstanding customer service and is responsible for the design, construction, maintenance, and operations of public facilities and infrastructure. This requires us to respond to requests for service, coordinate efforts with local, regional, state, and federal agencies, and working with the community in all of our efforts. Public Works manages over 30% of the city's total budget, including three enterprise funds and seven designated funds, as well as the citywide capital improvement program. The five divisions in public works are committed to providing the highest quality of service to the community. These five divisions include Engineering, Utilities, Administration, Operations and Transportation. Utilities staff operates and maintains the City's water, wastewater, and storm drain systems.
The Position
The Utility Maintenance Worker performs a variety of semi-skilled and unskilled tasks in the maintenance of water distribution or wastewater systems. Utility Maintenance Worker is an entry-level job class within the utility worker series. Incumbents perform a variety of maintenance work based on area of assignment. Work is of average difficulty and performed in accordance with established policies and procedures. Utility Maintenance Worker differs from Water Utility Worker in that the latter is a journey-level job with the acquired knowledge, skills and abilities in the specific work area to perform with minimal supervision. Incumbents may be assigned to water distribution or wastewater systems. Actual responsibilities vary according to assignment. Assignments are not interchangeable.
- Performs manual labor and assists in the maintenance, installation and repair of the water distribution system, including removing and installing rough concrete work on curbs, gutters and sidewalks, digging out broken spots in street surfaces, filling joints and cracks, grinding uneven sidewalks
- Removes debris in streets, alleyways, other municipal properties, as necessary or requested by citizens, other City departments or other cities
- Hauls materials to job sites and stages work areas for crews
- Cleans worksite when repairs are completed and hauls debris and discarded materials away
- Assists in setting up traffic control markings for work zones; acts as flagger to route traffic safely around work zone
- Participates in the set up and operation of equipment at City special events
- Assists with general labor duties
- May respond to emergency calls for service on a call-out basis requiring working outside of normal business hours as needed
- Attends appropriate hazard exposure training for related duties as assigned; supports and actively promotes the City’s safety programs; assists with periodic safety inspections; identifies and corrects safety hazards
- Reports to work as scheduled; may work a variety of schedules including evenings, weekends and holidays as required
The preceding duties have been provided as examples of the essential types of work performed by positions within this job classification. The City, at its discretion, may add, modify, change or rescind work assignments as needed.
Any combination of education, training, and experience that would likely provide the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform in the position is qualifying. A typical combination includes:
Education: A high school diploma or equivalent certificate.
Experience: Experience in general construction or the maintenance of infrastructure facilities and systems preferred.
Licenses/Certifications: Possession of a valid California Class C driver's license and an acceptable driving record are required at the time of appointment and throughout employment.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
Employees regularly assigned/required to drive a city or personal vehicle in the course and scope of work shall be required to participate in the DMV Employer Pull Notice
program.
Public Employee Disaster Service Worker: In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, all Huntington Beach city employees are required to perform assigned disaster service worker duties in the event of an emergency or a disaster.
APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCEDURE:
- An online application must be fully completed
- Examination - Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications will be invited to participate in the selection process that will consist of a performance exam (pass/fail) and oral exam (weighted 100%), tentatively scheduled for December 18, 2025.
- Selection Interview
- Pre-employment/Background
- Appointment
