Job Details

THE POSITION: The Alameda County Water District, located in Fremont, CA, is seeking to fill a Meter/Cross-Connection Worker I/II position in the Operations and Maintenance Department. This position under supervision of the Distribution Maintenance Supervisor and in compliance with all CAL-OSHA personal and equipment safety regulations, cleans, repairs, tests, replaces, retrofits, installs, and calibrates a variety of water meters, backflow prevention assemblies, and related metering and control instruments in the shop and in the field; safely operates hand and power tools, gauges, and equipment; prepares and maintain related records and reports as required by state and local regulations; may assist other District personnel in the inspection and maintenance of mechanical equipment; and performs related work as required.

SALARY: The annual salary ranges for the respective levels are as follows: Meter/Cross-Connection Worker I $87,201.35- $105,996.01, and Meter/Cross-Connection Worker II: $102,104.48 - $124,114.36, plus excellent benefits.

Education and Experience -

All Levels: Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent; and

Meter/Cross-Connection Worker I: One (1) year of work experience, which includes minor mechanical repair activities involving water meter and/or cross-connection assembly installation, testing, and/or repair.

Meter/Cross-Connection Worker II: Three (3) years of full-time work experience equivalent to that of a Meter/Cross Connection Worker I within the District, which includes varied mechanical repair activities involving water meter and backflow prevention assembly installation, testing, and/or repair.

Additional Requirements:

Must possess a valid California driver's license and have a satisfactory driving record. - Position is required to be on call 24 hours a day and be required to work unusual or long hours, weekends, and holidays.

Meter/Cross-Connection Worker I

• Must possess or obtain within six (6) months a valid Class B California commercial driver's license and have a satisfactory driving record.


• Must possess or obtain within one (1) year of assignment to this classification, a California Department of Health Services (DHS) D1 Certification. Failure to obtain and maintain a DHS D1 certification within one (1) year of assignment will result in removal from the classification.


• Must possess or obtain within six (6) months of assignment to the classification, a District approved certification as a Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester. Failure to obtain and maintain District approved certification as a Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester certification within six (6) months of assignment will result in removal from the classification.

Meter/Cross-Connection Worker II:

• Must possess and maintain a valid Class B California commercial driver's license and have a satisfactory driving record.


• Must possess and maintain District-approved certifications as a Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester and Cross-Connection Control Specialist.


• Must possess and maintain a California Department of Health Services (DHS) D3 Certification

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of: identification, use, and safe operation of standard hand and power tools and equipment; safe work methods and pertinent safety regulations; arithmetic and mechanical principles as related to shop and field work; modern office practices, methods, and computer equipment and applications related to the work, including word processing, database, and spreadsheet software. Skill and Ability to: Inspect, test, and repair backflow prevention assemblies and water meters according to established procedures and standards; perform basic plumbing work; read water meters accurately; work from and interpret mechanical drawings; safely and effectively use hand and power tools and equipment to repair and test water meter and backflow prevention assemblies; learn the practices, methods, materials, and equipment used in the maintenance, testing, and repair of water meters and backflow prevention assemblies; learn to perform work which requires manipulative skills, mechanical comprehension, and logical reasoning; understand and carry out verbal and written instructions; keep accurate, complete records of work performed and make simple written and verbal reports; operate a vehicle observing legal and defensive driving practices learn and apply safe work practices; perform essential duties of the job without causing harm to self or others; operate modern office equipment including computer equipment and specialized software applications programs; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements: The essential duties of these classifications require the ability to work outdoors under various climatic and geographic conditions; to work overtime as needed; to remain clean shaven as required to wear respiratory protection equipment; to work in an environment with exposure to high frequency and constant noise, dust, allergens, chemicals, solvents, fumes, smoke, gases, grease, and oil; and to regularly perform duties in water, on uneven and slippery surfaces, around moving vehicles and equipment and on equipment with moving parts and subject to continuous vibration. The essential duties of this classification require repetitive use of feet and hands to operate vehicles, equipment and tools and the ability to lift and carry tools and equipment weighing up to 70 pounds; to feel the attributes of objects by touch; to verbally exchange ideas and information; to hear to receive verbal detailed information and instruction; to see at arms-length to twenty feet with a good field of vision; to maintain body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing or crouching on slippery surfaces; to sit, bend, twist, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, stand, and walk; and finger dexterity and hand strength to operate and grasp tools and equipment on a daily basis.

SELECTION PROCEDURE:

1. Application materials must be submitted online at acwd.org no later than 5:00 p.m., on Friday, May 24, 2024. Application materials must include a completed Alameda County Water District Employment application. Incomplete applications will not be given further consideration.


2. All application materials will be evaluated, and candidates who present the best job-related qualifications will be invited to participate in a written test. Successful candidates from the written test will be invited to a qualification appraisal interview panel.


3. Represented employee applicants receive promotional consideration consistent with the provisions of the MOU.