Job Summary

Who We Are
The City of Beverly Hills has a long-standing reputation for providing superior customer service to residents, businesses, and visitors. This characteristic, combined with outstanding staff in all departments, has been a hallmark of success for this high performance organization. The municipal government (approximately 1,080 full-time and part-time employees) provides the highest quality safety services, recreational, municipal services, and physical environment.

What We Do
The Public Works Department provides a variety of services related to the development, construction, inspection, improvement, and maintenance of the City's infrastructure. This infrastructure includes traffic lights, sidewalks, streetlights, and roadways. In addition, Public Works runs the following enterprise operations: Water, Solid Waste, Wastewater, Stormwater, and Parking Operations.

What We're Looking For
The City of Beverly Hills is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Temporary Water System Worker I. The incumbent of this position will perform a variety of maintenance duties related to the City’s water distribution and meter system and provide maintenance support to an assigned supervisor.

This is a temporary position not to exceed 120 days in a service year. Under this appointment, the candidate(s) selected may be eligible for rehire for future opportunities. Please note that temporary employment does not guarantee full-time employment after completion of temporary assignment. However, you are welcome to apply to other City positions that you are interested and qualify for.

Selection Process
All applicants must submit clear, concise and complete information regarding their qualifications for the position. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application or supplemental application materials.

The selection process may consist of the following components:

• Supplemental Questionnaire
• Oral exam/interview

Additional Information
If you are identified as a finalist for a job, you will be fingerprinted, and your fingerprints will be sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The resulting report of your conviction history (if any) will be used to determine whether the nature of your conviction (or arrest, in limited circumstances) conflicts with the specific duties and responsibilities of the job for which you are a finalist. Having a conviction history does not automatically preclude you from a job with the City. If you are selected as a finalist, you will be contacted to schedule a fingerprinting appointment.

Verification: Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. Note: Falsifying one's education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification for this and future job opportunities with the City of Beverly Hills.

Disaster Service Workers: All City of Beverly Hills employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the City requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

Major Duties

• Ensure water distribution and delivery; perform general repairs, installations and preventative maintenance of equipment and facilities of the City water distribution system.
• Inspect wells, reservoirs, booster stations, pumping facilities, and water meters; inspect, test and operate valves, fittings and related water distribution equipment.
• Operate, install, maintain, repair, replace or remove water meters, utility vaults, valves, hydrants and other equipment; cut, lay, fit and repair water mains and pipes; flow test related equipment; locate and mark underground water pipes; excavate and repair water lines to ensure water delivery; flush water mains and hydrants.
• Install domestic customer water services that require the use of pipe that is two inches (2") or smaller; for mixed installations in the same trench, install pipe which is both two inches (2") and below as well as above two inches (2").
• Operate construction equipment and various hand and power tools to perform installations, maintenance and repairs to the City’s water distribution system; break and remove asphalt; excavate and backfill trenches; pour and finish concrete; and install cold patch on asphalt.
• Read meters, gauges, maps and flow charts to ensure water flow delivery and supply is adequate and safe; turn pumps on and off; adjust water flows.
• Respond to emergencies and repair water main breaks, sheared off, fire hydrants, leaks and to turn on or off water meters.
• Clean, wash, and disinfect water distribution system equipment and facilities.
• Assist and follow proper traffic control guidelines pertain to water operations.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees and the public using principles of good customer service.
• Foster an environment that embraces diversity, integrity, trust, and respect.
• Be an integral team player, which involves flexibility, cooperation, and communication.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience and Training: Any combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:
  • Experience: Some responsible water distribution maintenance experience is desirable.
  • Education: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.
• License and Certificate
  • Possession of a valid California Class C (or higher) driver’s license or out of state equivalent.
  • Possession of a valid State of California Water Resources Control Board Grade D1 Distribution Operator certificate.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Methods and procedures involved in the operation, repair and maintenance of water distribution systems.
• Basic principles and methods of electrical systems, plumbing and hydraulics. Safety methods and procedures.

Ab il i t y t o :

• Learn to perform the duties related to maintenance and operation of the City water distribution facilities, equipment, meters, wells and pumps.
• Learn relevant local, State and Federal laws, rules and regulations related to area of assignment.
• On a continuous basis, know and understand operations, and observe safety rules; intermittently analyze problem equipment; identify and locate equipment; interpret work orders; remember equipment location; and explain jobs to others.
• Operate heavy construction and maintenance equipment; and use a variety of hand and power tools.
• Read and interpret meters, gauges, and flow charts, diagrams and maps.
• Safely handle and use hazardous materials.
• Use sound judgment in recognizing scope of authority.
• Operate and use standard office equipment including computers and applicable software.
• Maintain regular attendance and adhere to prescribed work schedule to conduct job responsibilities.
• Utilize appropriate safety procedures and practices for assigned duties.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Work with various cultural and ethnic groups in a tactful and effective manner. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.