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City of West Sacramento Lead Water Maintenance Worker in West Sacramento, California
Lead Water Maintenance Worker
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Lead Water Maintenance Worker
Salary
$71,580.00 - $87,228.00 Annually
Location
West Sacramento, CA
Job Type
Regular Full Time
Job Number
2026-00032
Department
PUBLIC WORKS O&M
Opening Date
04/03/2026
Closing Date
4/24/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Bargaining Unit
LOCAL 39
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The Lead Water Maintenance Worker is an advanced journey-level position responsible for performing and leading the installation, maintenance, repair, and improvement of the City’s potable water distribution system. This includes water mains, services, valves, hydrants, meters, and related infrastructure. The position provides technical and functional lead direction to assigned staff, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with regulatory standards. The Lead Water Maintenance Worker performs complex and skilled maintenance duties, operates heavy equipment, supports work planning and scheduling, and responds to emergency situations. This role requires strong technical expertise in water systems, leadership ability, and a commitment to public health, safety, and reliable water service delivery.
In addition to meeting the minimum qualifications, the most competitive candidates will possess one or more of the following:
Demonstrated experience in municipal water distribution system operations and maintenance
Experience providing lead direction, training, and oversight to field crews
Advanced experience in water main installation, valve maintenance, hydrant repair, and service line work
Experience with leak detection, pipeline locating, and system troubleshooting
Knowledge of California water distribution regulations, State Water Resources Control Board requirements, and safe drinking water standards
Experience performing Underground Service Alert (USA) marking and utility locating
Experience working in confined spaces and implementing appropriate safety procedures
Familiarity with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) for work orders and recordkeeping
Possession of a Grade D2 or higher Water Distribution Certificate
Possession of a Class A California Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) at time of application
DEFINITION: The Lead Water Maintenance Worker performs a variety of tasks necessary to install, maintain, repair, and improve City water infrastructure, which includes, but is not limited to, the installation, maintenance, and repair of valves, mains, services and related potable water distribution system facilities and appurtenances.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED: Receives general direction from the Utilities Maintenance Superintendent or designee. Exercises lead technical and functional direction and training over assigned staff.
CLASS CHARACTERISTICS: The Lead Water Maintenance Worker an advanced-journey level classification, providing technical supervision over the work and training to subordinate personnel. This class is distinguished from the entry and journey level classification in the Maintenance Worker/Senior series because it is responsible for lead direction and oversight; but it is also distinguished from the next higher-level classification, which is supervisory.
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (Illustrative Only): Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodation so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.
Assists the Utilities Maintenance Superintendent and Water Supervisor to implement goals, objectives, policies, and priorities.
Assigns, performs, inspects and supervises the work of staff assigned to excavate, inspect, flush, clean and repair water mains, lines and laterals; perform weed abatement as necessary.
Assigns, performs, inspects and supervises the work of staff assigned to install, repair, upgrade and/or replace manholes, fire hydrants, valves, meters, and meter vaults; exercise valves according to preventive maintenance schedules and test water volume and pressure.
Practice shoring techniques when appropriate.
Locate, excavate, tap, and repair water lines.
Pour and finish concrete.
Cut, fit, lay and repair water mains.
Develop schedules and methods to accomplish assignments ensuring work is completed in a timely and efficient manner.
Participate in the operation of a variety of equipment including large trucks and medium-sized construction equipment such as loaders, backhoes, trenching machines, and compressors, as well as pipe threaders, concrete saws and jackhammers.
Operate leak detection and pipe location equipment relative to excavation, tapping and repair of mains and lines; inspect and assess leaks.
Set up and inspect traffic safety controls and/or devices prior to beginning field work; inspect traffic control during maintenance and construction assignments.
Read and interpret water system maps and blueprints, including Underground Service Alert marking and notification.
Perform routine preventive maintenance on tools, equipment, and vehicles used in the work and stock vehicles with adequate supply of tools and equipment needed to perform the work.
Keep records related to work, materials, and maintenance activities, including confined space entry.
Assigns and performs the most complex and highly skilled operational duties such as budget review, parts and equipment procurement, and preparing operating procedures.
Maintains detailed records.
Respond to emergency calls.
Evaluates operational effectiveness.
Provides technical training and lead supervision to subordinate personnel.
Provides overall supervision during the Supervisor or designees absence.
Assigns and performs other related duties and responsibilities as required.
Uses a computer to enter data into maintenance management systems (CMMS), create reports, and manage work orders.
Builds and maintains positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees, outside agencies, and the public using principles of good customer service.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Any combination of training and experience which would provide the required knowledge and skill. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and skill would be:
Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
Experience: Two (2) years of experience equivalent to a Senior Maintenance Worker in the City of West Sacramento.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES: A valid California driver’s license. Possession of a valid Class "A" California driver's license within one (1) year of appointment and maintenance of license pursuant to the Department of Transportation regulations. Possession of Grade D2 or higher Water Distribution Certificate issued by the Water Resources Control Board at time of appointment. Within eighteen (18) months of appointment, possession and maintenance of a valid Grade D3 or higher Water Distribution Certificate issued by the Water Resources Control Board.
WORKING CONDITIONS: Ability to wear and use SCBA units as regulated by CalOSHA. Classification is subject to the drug and alcohol testing policy pursuant to the U.S. Department of Transportation regulations implementing the Federal Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act of 1991. Field and construction site environment; exposure to dust and noise; some heavy lifting, standing, climbing and bending; work with heavy equipment; work in inclement weather conditions, adverse conditions, and/or emergency situations.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Must possess mobility to work in the field, streets and various other City infrastructure; strength, stamina and mobility to perform medium to heavy physical work, operate varied hand and power tools and construction equipment; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone or radio. The job involves field work requiring frequent walking at construction site areas to identify problems or hazards. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate above-mentioned tools and equipment. Positions in this classification bend, stoop, kneel, reach and climb to perform work and inspect work sites; lift, move, and carry materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds and heavier weights with the use of proper equipment.
ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS: Field and construction site environment; travel from site to site; exposure to water, dust, noise, traffic and hazardous materials; some heavy lifting, standing, climbing and bending; work with heavy equipment; may work in confined spaces; work in inclement weather conditions and/or emergency situations. Employees may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives, and contractors in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.
An applicant who qualifies for veterans’ preference and successfully places on an eligibility list for initial entrance into employment with the city shall be advanced one rank on the final eligibility list. Where there are five (5) or less qualified applicants, no veterans’ preference shall apply and all applicants shall be placed on the certification list forwarded to the departments for hiring consideration. The exercise of veterans’ preference shall be exhausted upon appointment to a regular position from an eligibility list.
An official City of West Sacramento application form must be filled out, in its entirety. It is the applicant's responsibility to explain their qualifications fully and clearly. In addition, applicants must submit a resume and complete the required supplemental questionnaire (if applicable). Incomplete information on the application, resume and/or supplemental questionnaire may be cause for disqualification. Application packages will be reviewed and screened for qualifications. Additional screening criteria will be developed based on the supplemental questionnaire (if applicable).
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To be considered for the position, all candidates are required to complete and submit the required supplemental questionnaire with their application and resume. Failure to submit the completed supplemental questionnaire and application and resume will disqualify you from further consideration in the selection process used to fill these positions. The answers to the questions below will be evaluated along with the information provided in your employment application. Therefore, your answers must be consistent with your employment application information (especially in the "education" and "work experience" sections), must be unambiguous, and must contain sufficient but concise detail and organization to facilitate the screening process. A resume will not be accepted in lieu of completing the supplemental questionnaire. Lack of clarity, incomplete or inconsistent information, and/or disorganized presentation will negatively affect your evaluation. Do you understand these instructions?
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Do you currently possess a Grade D2 or higher Water Distribution Certificate issued by the Water Resources Control Board? If yes, please attach a copy of your certification to your application.
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Describe your experience working in water distribution system maintenance. Include the types of infrastructure you have worked on (e.g., mains, services, valves, hydrants, meters) and your specific responsibilities.
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Describe your experience providing lead direction or training to staff. How do you ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with applicable standards?
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What experience do you have locating, excavating, and repairing water system leaks or failures? Please describe the tools, equipment, and methods you have used.
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Describe your experience working with regulatory requirements related to potable water systems (e.g., water quality, safety standards, confined space entry). How have you ensured compliance?
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Provide an example of a time you responded to an emergency related to a water system (e.g., main break, service disruption). What actions did you take and what was the outcome?
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I certify that the statements made in this Supplemental Questionnaire are true, complete, and correct to the best of my knowledge and are made in good faith by me. I understand that any misrepresentation and/or falsification of my answers may result in my application being ineligible for this recruitment process.
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Employer
City of West Sacramento
Address
1110 West Capitol Ave 3rd Floor West Sacramento, California, 95691
Phone
(916) 617-4567
Website
http://www.cityofwestsacramento.org
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