UTILITIES WATER FIELD HELPER

Posting number: 26-3620-01

Department: Public Utilities-Water

Division: PU-Water-Prod&Oper-Field Oper

Job classification: Utilities Water Field Helper

Posting type: Open & Promotional

Categories: Water Agency, Miscellaneous, Utilities

Summary

The City of Riverside, Public Utilities Department (RPU) is accepting applications for the position of UTILITIES WATER FIELD HELPER to fill one vacancy in the Water Division.   The eligibility list established may be used to fill the current and/or upcoming vacancies within this classification for up to six (6) months.

Examples of duties

• Work with and assist journey level workers in the cutting, fitting, laying, repairing, cleaning and flushing of water mains.
• Work with and assist journey level workers in the installation, maintenance and repair of services, valves and hydrants.
• Use a variety of hand and power tools, cleaning and performing minor maintenance to such tools.
• Operate a truck; perform minor servicing to truck and report mechanical or other problems; keep truck supplied with materials and supplies.
• Assist in setting up traffic and pedestrian controls at work sites.

Qualifications

• High School graduation or satisfactory equivalent (GED).

• Six months experience in heavy manual work, preferably in water system construction and maintenance.

Necessary Special Requirement:

• Possession of an appropriate, valid class "C" California Motor Vehicle Operator's License.

• Possession of a valid Class "A" California Commercial Motor Vehicle Operator's License with tank truck endorsement within twelve (12) months of appointment.
   

• Experience in the following:
  • Pipeline
  • Construction
  • Maintenance
    
    

Supplemental information

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION:
1) Completed Employment Application
2) Completed Supplemental Questionnaire

FOR GENERAL INFORMATION ON COMPLETING YOUR ON-LINE APPLICATION, CLICK HERE: (Application Guide).

The selection process will begin with an employment application package screening, with the best qualified candidates being invited to participate further in the assessment process. This process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. Those who successfully complete the selection process will be placed on the eligibility list for this classification.  

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SCHEDULING ASSESSMENTS:

If you are selected to move forward in the assessment process, you may be required to self-schedule your appointment.  You will be notified via email of your status and provided with self-scheduling instructions.  Please check your email regularly following the closing date of this recruitment.

Positions that require, or may require, a California Commercial Driver’s License are considered Safety Sensitive and are monitored by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Any candidate being considered for a Safety Sensitive position must submit authorization forms to the Cit