Utilities Maintenance Worker

The City of Pleasanton is seeking a dedicated and hardworking Utilities Maintenance Worker to support the operation and maintenance of the City’s Utilities Maintenance Division. This hands-on role includes assisting with water system repairs, installing and maintaining water meters, responding to customer leak concerns, and performing essential preventative maintenance such as valve exercising and hydrant servicing. This position offers an excellent opportunity to begin or advance a career in utilities while working alongside a skilled and supportive team committed to delivering reliable service to the community.

We’re Looking for Someone Who Is

• A collaborative team player who enjoys working outdoors and contributing to shared goals.
• Reliable, proactive, and willing to learn new skills in a technical environment.
• Comfortable engaging with the public and responding professionally to customer concerns.
• Safety-minded and able to follow established procedures and guidelines.

In This Role, You Will

• Assist with repairs to the City’s water distribution and sewer collection system.
• Install and maintain water meters, and flush and maintain sewer pump stations.
• Respond to customer water leak reports and provide courteous service.
• Perform preventative maintenance, including valve exercising and fire hydrant maintenance.
• Support the overall operation of water distribution and collection system assets as part of a cohesive team.

A Few Reasons You’ll Love Working With Us

• This position provides a strong foundation for a long-term and meaningful career in utilities.
• Opportunities for growth, advancement, and skill development are built into the role.
• You’ll join a dynamic, supportive team that takes pride in serving the community.
• Every day brings variety, hands-on work, and the chance to make a real impact.

A Few Challenges You Might Face

• Working toward obtaining a Class A Commercial Driver License.
• Studying for and passing State Water Distribution and Sewer Collections certifications.
• Learning technical systems and procedures while adapting to field conditions.

The Ideal Candidate Will Be

• Motivated to grow professionally and take on increasing levels of responsibility.
• Eager to obtain required licenses and certifications within established timelines.
• Technically inclined and capable of performing physical, field-based work.
• A strong communicator who can work effectively with teammates and the community.

Typical Duties

• Organizing and preparing equipment and materials to perform work tasks as required.
• Working on all aspects of the City’s utility systems including water, sewer, and storm drain systems. This includes stations, underground assets, reading water meters and replacing water meters.
• Performing traffic control duties as necessary.
• Operating heavy equipment and vehicles including specialty equipment as necessary.
• Working with chemical systems as necessary
• Investigating complaints and providing customer service to the community and other departments.
• Taking inventory, recording, purchasing supplies, and developing reports as necessary.

Minimum Qualifications

Education / Experience:

• A typical qualifying background would be graduation from high school, or GED equivalent, and two years of relevant experience.

• Possession of a valid California Driver’s License is required.
• Class A California Driver's License within one year of employment.

• Work in all weather conditions
• Be exposed to dust, dirt, noise, moving traffic and its exhaust fumes, paint, epoxy, asphalt, smoke fumes, herbicides / pesticides, sewage, recycled water, etc.
• Work in or around confined spaces.
• Wear uniform and safety gear as required by OSHA and furnished by the City.
• Climb and work from ladders up to 12 feet high or lifts/bucket trucks up to 55 feet above the ground in order to complete assigned maintenance or tasks.
• Mandatory participation in Department of Transportation Drug and Alcohol testing programming.
• Work weekends and respond to emergency call out when necessary.

• Proper methods and procedures of tasks within the Utilities Division.
• Common safety procedures, including safe lifting techniques and equipment operation.
• Basic math.

• Follow oral and written instructions. Prepare equipment for work tasks. Maintain records and reports. Perform basic arithmetic calculations.
• Read and understand materials such as safety manuals, maintenance manuals, and operating instructions for tools, machinery, and equipment.
• Read maps and schematic diagrams.
• Use computer for work activity.
• Write legibly.
• Maintain vehicles, tools, and equipment, including basic troubleshooting to identify and correct minor mechanical and electrical problems.
• Appropriately select and safely use hand tools and power tools, and equipment in area of assignment.
• Safely and properly operate heavy equipment such as backhoe or roller, and drive trucks, with trailers, including backing and dumping.
• Communicate effectively with supervisor, co-workers, and the public.
• Independently lift and move materials and equipment weighting up to 50 pounds frequently and up to 100 pounds with assistance occasionally.
• Perform physical labor throughout the workday, involving frequent bending, stooping, and twisting.
• Hear and speak clearly and loudly enough to communicate with co-workers over traffic and machinery noise and to use a two-way radio or other communication devices.
• Stand for up to two hours at a time and for up to six hours a day.
• Work effectively as part of a crew.
• Remain attentive to details of job duties and identify potential hazards.
• Follow applicable traffic codes and regulations, and proper traffic control procedures.
• Work independently.

Recruitment Process

Application: To be considered for this position, please submit your application through our online application process at www.cityofpleasantonca.gov. Click on “Job Opportunities”.

SELECTION PLAN
Applicants will be informed via email with reasonable notice in advance of any examination process which will require their attendance. The following dates are tentative and subject to change based on the need of the Agency:

123 Main Street, P.O. Box 520

Pleasanton, California, 94566