City of Corona, CA
Salary :
$47,959.00 - $64,410.00 Annually Location :
Corona, CA Job Type:
Full-Time Job Number:
2025-50-11 Department:
Utilities Department Opening Date:
06/25/2025 Closing Date:
Continuous
DESCRIPTION The City of Corona is seeking dedicated, hands-on professional to join our Utilities Department as a Utility Service Worker I/II. In this essential role, you'll be the backbone of our city's infrastructure-maintaining water systems, repairing pipelines, and ensuring reliable service for thousands of residents every day. The Utilities Department is comprised of five (5) divisions including Water, Wastewater, Reclaimed Water, Electric and Refuse/Recycling.
Whether you're inspecting hydrants, operating heavy equipment, or responding to service calls, your work will help keep Corona running smoothly and safely. If you take pride in problem-solving, enjoy working outdoors, and want a career with purpose and stability, this is your opportunity to serve where it matters most. What You'll Do: Keep the City Running:
Install, maintain, and repair water distribution systems, including mains, valves, meters, and hydrants-ensuring reliable service for homes and businesses across Corona. Operate with Skill:
Use specialized tools, vehicles, and heavy equipment to perform fieldwork safely and efficiently, from excavation to system flushing and leak detection. Respond with Purpose:
Handle service requests and emergencies with urgency and professionalism, restoring service and protecting public health in real time. Maintain with Precision:
Conduct inspections, perform preventive maintenance, and document work to support system integrity and regulatory compliance. Collaborate and Grow:
Work alongside a dedicated team of professionals, learning on the job and contributing to a mission that keeps the city flowing. Why You'll Love Working with Us:
Competitive salary and full benefits package Ongoing training, certification, and advancement opportunities A supportive environment where your work makes a meaningful difference Employees in Utility Service Worker I/II positions receive $500.00 per month for earning a grade four (4) Water Distribution Operator certification, or $1,025.00 per month for a grade five (5) Water Distribution Operator Certification earned from the State of California. What We're Looking For: Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be: Education :
Utility Service Worker I, II: Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade, supplemented by college level coursework in water science or a related field.
Experience:
Utility Service Worker I: One (1) year of experience working in utility or public works-related maintenance and construction work. Utility Service Worker II: Two (2) years of experience working in utility or public works-related maintenance and construction work.
Licenses & Certifications:
Utility Service Worker I:
Possession of, or successful acquisition within 12 months of appointment, a valid Grade D1 Water Distribution Operator Certificate, to be maintained throughout employment. Utility Service Worker II:
Possession of a valid Grade D1 Water Distribution Operator Certificate upon appointment. Possession of, or successful acquisition within 12 months of employment, a valid Grade D2 Water Distribution Operator Certificate, to be maintained throughout employment. Utility Service Worker I, II:
Possession of a valid California Class "C" Driver's License, to be maintained throughout employment. Possession of, or successful acquisition within 12 months of appointment, a valid California Class "A" Driver's License with tanker endorsement, to be maintained throughout employment. Successful acquisition within 12 months of appointment, a valid trench and shoring certification from the City of Corona's training program, to be maintained throughout employment. Successful acquisition within 12 months of appointment, a valid first aid and CPR certification from the City of Corona's training program, to be maintained throughout employment. Successful acquisition within 12 months of appointment, a valid heavy equipment operator certification from the City of Corona's training program, to be maintained throughout employment
The position may be required to go on after hours stand by rotation after 90 days of hire date. To view the complete job description for Utility Service Worker I/II Flex job description, click here. This position is FLSA Non-Exempt, eligible for overtime compensation. The Application Process
Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis with a first review on
Wednesday
, July 9
, 2025, at 5:00PM
Applicants are encouraged to apply early as the recruitment may close at any time without notice after the first review period. Candidates who successfully pass the screening process and are deemed to possess the most desirable qualifications will be invited to in-person oral interviews tentatively scheduled for July 23, 2025. Top scoring candidates from the oral interviews will then be placed on an eligibility list from which the department may hire. The eligibility list established from this recruitment will be used to fill the current vacancy and may be used to fill future vacancies. There is currently 1 vacancy for a Utility Service Worker I/II, and the department desires to fill the position at the level of Utility Service Worker II. The successful candidate will be required to undergo a reference / background check including livescan fingerprinting and pass a pre-employment medical examination (which will include a drug/alcohol screening). Community
A City whose heritage spans more than a century, the City of Corona, located in Riverside County, California, encompasses around 40 square miles and has a vibrant, culturally diverse population of approximately 168,100 residents. Residents of Corona enjoy a variety of cultural, recreational, and educational opportunities that provide a first-rate quality of life for its residents and visitors. Within an hour's travel time, outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy such winter activities as snowboarding and skiing and such summer activities as surfing, boating, or simply relaxing on a beach. Corona's economy is strong and getting stronger; more than 84,000 people work here. Our retail, commercial, and housing areas are expanding, and office development continues to be strong. The Organization
The City of Corona is a General Law city operating under a Council-Manager form of government. Policymaking and legislative authority is vested in the City Council, consisting of a Mayor and four Council Members. Members of the City Council are elected by District to a four-year term. The Mayor is selected by the Council and serves as the presiding officer for one year. The City is organized into the following departments/organizational units: Community Services, City Manager's Office, Economic Development, Finance, Fire, Human Resources, Information Technology, Legal and Risk Management, Police, Planning & Development, Public Works and Utilities. Oversight of these departments is divided between the City Manager and two Assistant City Managers. The City's total operating budget for Fiscal Year 2025 is $ 399.1 million with a General Fund operating budget of $ 209.6 million. Corona enjoys a workforce of 922 dedicated employees who provide high quality services to its residents and visitors each day. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
To view the Utility Service Worker I/II Flex job description, click here. QUALIFICATIONS GUIDELINES
To view the Utility Service Worker I/II Flex job description, click here.
PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
To view the Utility Service Worker I/II Flex job description, click here. CORONA PUBLIC SERVICE EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION CITY PAID BENEFITS*
For a complete explanation of benefits, benefit eligibility and restrictions; please refer to the current Corona Public Service Employees Association, Memorandum of Understanding. Any information contained herein that may conflict with the provisions of the Corona Public Service Employees Association MOU, the MOU shall prevail.
RETIREMENT:
Employees are covered by the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS). The City does not participate in Social Security and the City pays the employees mandatory contribution to the Medicare Program. The City offers two retirement formulas based on the employee's current CalPERS membership status. The 2.7% @ 55 highest single year of service retirement formula will be applied to employees hired prior to January 1, 2013 and those current CalPERS members with no significant break in PERS-qualified employment. The 2% @ 62 three year average retirement formula will be applied to those employees with a significant break in PERS-qualified employment those who have not formerly been a member of CalPERS or another retirement program with which CalPERS has a reciprocal relationship. All employees hired on or after January 1, 2013, will be subject to CalPERS membership review for applicability of PEPRA.
ANNUAL LEAVE & HOLIDAYS: Annual Leave During Initial Probation : Probationary employees employed less than one full year shall accrue Probationary Sick Leave at one-half the rate of a 1-5 year full time regular employee (3.23 hours) per pay period. During the first six months, such leave may be used for sick leave, only. Such accrued time may be used for employee or family illness or medical reasons.
After six (6) months, an employee may request up to one week of "Advanced Annual Leave" for vacation purposes with the permission of his or her supervisor. Under extenuating circumstances and with Department Head approval, this leave can be used prior to six months of employment.
When the employee completes one year of service, the Annual Leave accrued as Probationary Sick Leave will be converted to regular Annual Leave for a total of 168 hours.
Years of Service With the City Each Pay Period Annual Totals 1-5 6.46 168 Hours 6-8 7.08 184 Hours 9-15 8.00 208 Hours 16+ 9.54 248 Hours
Holiday Leave hours earned during the first year of employment are available to be used for any purpose. There are 13 (10 hour) paid holidays (130 hours) per calendar year.
ANNUAL LEAVE BUYBACK:
Eligible employees may "buy back" a maximum of 160 hours of annual leave once each year.
MEDICAL INSURANCE
:
The City currently offers a variety of HMO plans as well as several PPO plans through CalPERS. For plan information, click the link below. The City provides a Medical Allowance to Members to be used for the purpose of purchasing mandatory health coverage offered through PEMHCA for the Member and his or her eligible dependents. The Medical Allowance shall consist of the following: (1) the Base Contribution Rate, plus (2) an amount equal to the difference between the Base Contribution Rate and the following amounts, as applicable: $978.00 per month for Members electing Employee only coverage; $1,646.00 per month for Members electing Employee plus one dependent coverage; or $2173.00 per month for Members electing Employee plus two or more dependents coverage.
Eligible Opt-Out Arrangement: Upon providing reasonable evidence of alternative coverage as required by the Affordable Care Act (ACA)'s Eligible Opt-Out Arrangement rules (below), employees shall be entitled to the following dollars in the first two pay periods each month in taxable cash, in lieu of the amount provided in Section 10.2 above:
(a) $300.00 ($600 per month) for Employee + 2 or more dependents (b) $200.00 ($400 per month) for Employee + 1 dependent (c) $100.00 ($200 per month) for Employee Only
DENTAL INSURANCE:
The City currently offers HMO and PPO dental insurance through Delta Dental. Dental insurance premiums are paid by the employee.
VISION INSURANCE:
The City currently offers vision insurance through Eye Med. Vision insurance premiums are paid by the employee.
DISABILITY INSURANCE:
Short-term and long-term disability insurance is provided free to each employee.
LIFE INSURANCE:
The City provides a term life insurance policy to each employee equal to 5 ½ times the employee's annual basic earnings to a maximum, of $750,000.00.
FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT (FSA):
Each employee may contribute to either a medical reimbursement account or dependent care account to pay for unreimbursed medical expenses and/or dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars.
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE AND COUNSELING PROGRAM:
This is a comprehensive program designed to help employees and their family members find direction in solving personal and/or emotional problems.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION (457) PLAN:
To supplement retirement, employees can make voluntary salary deferrals to a Nationwide plan.
LONGEVITY PAY:
After 5 years of service $500.00 annually. After 10 years of service $700.00 annually. After 15 years of service $800.00 annually. After 20 years of service $1000.00 annually.
TUITION REIMBURSEMENT:
The City of Corona recognizes the value of an educated workforce and encourages employees to pursue the goal of higher education. The City has adopted a plan to provide financial reimbursement for tuition and textbooks for job-related college courses. It is a plan wherein the City participates with the employee in financing specific job-related courses leading to an appropriate degree or certificate. Education plans approved in writing by the City shall reimburse Members for the cost up to a lifetime maximum amount of $10,000 per employee.
BI-LINGUAL PAY:
The City shall pay $189.58 per month to employees for Bilingual pay. If an employee becomes eligible for bilingual pay for less than a full month, the monthly amount shall be pro-rated accordingly. All unit employees are eligible to receive bilingual pay. An employee receiving bilingual pay will be required to speak the alternate language in the course and scope of their employment and may be asked to assist in translating even if unrelated to their specific job duties.
* DISCLAIMER: City paid benefits shall be as set forth in the most current version of the Memorandum of Understanding ("MOU") between the City of Corona and the Corona General Employees Association, which can be viewed on the City's website (). In the event of any conflict between the above summary of City paid benefits and any terms or conditions set forth in the most current version of the MOU, the terms and conditions set forth in the MOU shall control for purposes of this recruitment. 01
Which Water Distribution Operator Certificate do you currently possess?
None D1 D2 D3 D4 D5
02
Do you possess a valid California driver's license? If so, please indicate the class and license number. If not, please put "N/A." Required Question
$47,959.00 - $64,410.00 Annually Location :
Corona, CA Job Type:
Full-Time Job Number:
2025-50-11 Department:
Utilities Department Opening Date:
06/25/2025 Closing Date:
Continuous
DESCRIPTION The City of Corona is seeking dedicated, hands-on professional to join our Utilities Department as a Utility Service Worker I/II. In this essential role, you'll be the backbone of our city's infrastructure-maintaining water systems, repairing pipelines, and ensuring reliable service for thousands of residents every day. The Utilities Department is comprised of five (5) divisions including Water, Wastewater, Reclaimed Water, Electric and Refuse/Recycling.
Whether you're inspecting hydrants, operating heavy equipment, or responding to service calls, your work will help keep Corona running smoothly and safely. If you take pride in problem-solving, enjoy working outdoors, and want a career with purpose and stability, this is your opportunity to serve where it matters most. What You'll Do: Keep the City Running:
Install, maintain, and repair water distribution systems, including mains, valves, meters, and hydrants-ensuring reliable service for homes and businesses across Corona. Operate with Skill:
Use specialized tools, vehicles, and heavy equipment to perform fieldwork safely and efficiently, from excavation to system flushing and leak detection. Respond with Purpose:
Handle service requests and emergencies with urgency and professionalism, restoring service and protecting public health in real time. Maintain with Precision:
Conduct inspections, perform preventive maintenance, and document work to support system integrity and regulatory compliance. Collaborate and Grow:
Work alongside a dedicated team of professionals, learning on the job and contributing to a mission that keeps the city flowing. Why You'll Love Working with Us:
Competitive salary and full benefits package Ongoing training, certification, and advancement opportunities A supportive environment where your work makes a meaningful difference Employees in Utility Service Worker I/II positions receive $500.00 per month for earning a grade four (4) Water Distribution Operator certification, or $1,025.00 per month for a grade five (5) Water Distribution Operator Certification earned from the State of California. What We're Looking For: Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be: Education :
Utility Service Worker I, II: Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade, supplemented by college level coursework in water science or a related field.
Experience:
Utility Service Worker I: One (1) year of experience working in utility or public works-related maintenance and construction work. Utility Service Worker II: Two (2) years of experience working in utility or public works-related maintenance and construction work.
Licenses & Certifications:
Utility Service Worker I:
Possession of, or successful acquisition within 12 months of appointment, a valid Grade D1 Water Distribution Operator Certificate, to be maintained throughout employment. Utility Service Worker II:
Possession of a valid Grade D1 Water Distribution Operator Certificate upon appointment. Possession of, or successful acquisition within 12 months of employment, a valid Grade D2 Water Distribution Operator Certificate, to be maintained throughout employment. Utility Service Worker I, II:
Possession of a valid California Class "C" Driver's License, to be maintained throughout employment. Possession of, or successful acquisition within 12 months of appointment, a valid California Class "A" Driver's License with tanker endorsement, to be maintained throughout employment. Successful acquisition within 12 months of appointment, a valid trench and shoring certification from the City of Corona's training program, to be maintained throughout employment. Successful acquisition within 12 months of appointment, a valid first aid and CPR certification from the City of Corona's training program, to be maintained throughout employment. Successful acquisition within 12 months of appointment, a valid heavy equipment operator certification from the City of Corona's training program, to be maintained throughout employment
The position may be required to go on after hours stand by rotation after 90 days of hire date. To view the complete job description for Utility Service Worker I/II Flex job description, click here. This position is FLSA Non-Exempt, eligible for overtime compensation. The Application Process
Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis with a first review on
Wednesday
, July 9
, 2025, at 5:00PM
Applicants are encouraged to apply early as the recruitment may close at any time without notice after the first review period. Candidates who successfully pass the screening process and are deemed to possess the most desirable qualifications will be invited to in-person oral interviews tentatively scheduled for July 23, 2025. Top scoring candidates from the oral interviews will then be placed on an eligibility list from which the department may hire. The eligibility list established from this recruitment will be used to fill the current vacancy and may be used to fill future vacancies. There is currently 1 vacancy for a Utility Service Worker I/II, and the department desires to fill the position at the level of Utility Service Worker II. The successful candidate will be required to undergo a reference / background check including livescan fingerprinting and pass a pre-employment medical examination (which will include a drug/alcohol screening). Community
A City whose heritage spans more than a century, the City of Corona, located in Riverside County, California, encompasses around 40 square miles and has a vibrant, culturally diverse population of approximately 168,100 residents. Residents of Corona enjoy a variety of cultural, recreational, and educational opportunities that provide a first-rate quality of life for its residents and visitors. Within an hour's travel time, outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy such winter activities as snowboarding and skiing and such summer activities as surfing, boating, or simply relaxing on a beach. Corona's economy is strong and getting stronger; more than 84,000 people work here. Our retail, commercial, and housing areas are expanding, and office development continues to be strong. The Organization
The City of Corona is a General Law city operating under a Council-Manager form of government. Policymaking and legislative authority is vested in the City Council, consisting of a Mayor and four Council Members. Members of the City Council are elected by District to a four-year term. The Mayor is selected by the Council and serves as the presiding officer for one year. The City is organized into the following departments/organizational units: Community Services, City Manager's Office, Economic Development, Finance, Fire, Human Resources, Information Technology, Legal and Risk Management, Police, Planning & Development, Public Works and Utilities. Oversight of these departments is divided between the City Manager and two Assistant City Managers. The City's total operating budget for Fiscal Year 2025 is $ 399.1 million with a General Fund operating budget of $ 209.6 million. Corona enjoys a workforce of 922 dedicated employees who provide high quality services to its residents and visitors each day. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
To view the Utility Service Worker I/II Flex job description, click here. QUALIFICATIONS GUIDELINES
To view the Utility Service Worker I/II Flex job description, click here.
PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
To view the Utility Service Worker I/II Flex job description, click here. CORONA PUBLIC SERVICE EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION CITY PAID BENEFITS*
For a complete explanation of benefits, benefit eligibility and restrictions; please refer to the current Corona Public Service Employees Association, Memorandum of Understanding. Any information contained herein that may conflict with the provisions of the Corona Public Service Employees Association MOU, the MOU shall prevail.
RETIREMENT:
Employees are covered by the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS). The City does not participate in Social Security and the City pays the employees mandatory contribution to the Medicare Program. The City offers two retirement formulas based on the employee's current CalPERS membership status. The 2.7% @ 55 highest single year of service retirement formula will be applied to employees hired prior to January 1, 2013 and those current CalPERS members with no significant break in PERS-qualified employment. The 2% @ 62 three year average retirement formula will be applied to those employees with a significant break in PERS-qualified employment those who have not formerly been a member of CalPERS or another retirement program with which CalPERS has a reciprocal relationship. All employees hired on or after January 1, 2013, will be subject to CalPERS membership review for applicability of PEPRA.
ANNUAL LEAVE & HOLIDAYS: Annual Leave During Initial Probation : Probationary employees employed less than one full year shall accrue Probationary Sick Leave at one-half the rate of a 1-5 year full time regular employee (3.23 hours) per pay period. During the first six months, such leave may be used for sick leave, only. Such accrued time may be used for employee or family illness or medical reasons.
After six (6) months, an employee may request up to one week of "Advanced Annual Leave" for vacation purposes with the permission of his or her supervisor. Under extenuating circumstances and with Department Head approval, this leave can be used prior to six months of employment.
When the employee completes one year of service, the Annual Leave accrued as Probationary Sick Leave will be converted to regular Annual Leave for a total of 168 hours.
Years of Service With the City Each Pay Period Annual Totals 1-5 6.46 168 Hours 6-8 7.08 184 Hours 9-15 8.00 208 Hours 16+ 9.54 248 Hours
Holiday Leave hours earned during the first year of employment are available to be used for any purpose. There are 13 (10 hour) paid holidays (130 hours) per calendar year.
ANNUAL LEAVE BUYBACK:
Eligible employees may "buy back" a maximum of 160 hours of annual leave once each year.
MEDICAL INSURANCE
:
The City currently offers a variety of HMO plans as well as several PPO plans through CalPERS. For plan information, click the link below. The City provides a Medical Allowance to Members to be used for the purpose of purchasing mandatory health coverage offered through PEMHCA for the Member and his or her eligible dependents. The Medical Allowance shall consist of the following: (1) the Base Contribution Rate, plus (2) an amount equal to the difference between the Base Contribution Rate and the following amounts, as applicable: $978.00 per month for Members electing Employee only coverage; $1,646.00 per month for Members electing Employee plus one dependent coverage; or $2173.00 per month for Members electing Employee plus two or more dependents coverage.
Eligible Opt-Out Arrangement: Upon providing reasonable evidence of alternative coverage as required by the Affordable Care Act (ACA)'s Eligible Opt-Out Arrangement rules (below), employees shall be entitled to the following dollars in the first two pay periods each month in taxable cash, in lieu of the amount provided in Section 10.2 above:
(a) $300.00 ($600 per month) for Employee + 2 or more dependents (b) $200.00 ($400 per month) for Employee + 1 dependent (c) $100.00 ($200 per month) for Employee Only
DENTAL INSURANCE:
The City currently offers HMO and PPO dental insurance through Delta Dental. Dental insurance premiums are paid by the employee.
VISION INSURANCE:
The City currently offers vision insurance through Eye Med. Vision insurance premiums are paid by the employee.
DISABILITY INSURANCE:
Short-term and long-term disability insurance is provided free to each employee.
LIFE INSURANCE:
The City provides a term life insurance policy to each employee equal to 5 ½ times the employee's annual basic earnings to a maximum, of $750,000.00.
FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT (FSA):
Each employee may contribute to either a medical reimbursement account or dependent care account to pay for unreimbursed medical expenses and/or dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars.
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE AND COUNSELING PROGRAM:
This is a comprehensive program designed to help employees and their family members find direction in solving personal and/or emotional problems.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION (457) PLAN:
To supplement retirement, employees can make voluntary salary deferrals to a Nationwide plan.
LONGEVITY PAY:
After 5 years of service $500.00 annually. After 10 years of service $700.00 annually. After 15 years of service $800.00 annually. After 20 years of service $1000.00 annually.
TUITION REIMBURSEMENT:
The City of Corona recognizes the value of an educated workforce and encourages employees to pursue the goal of higher education. The City has adopted a plan to provide financial reimbursement for tuition and textbooks for job-related college courses. It is a plan wherein the City participates with the employee in financing specific job-related courses leading to an appropriate degree or certificate. Education plans approved in writing by the City shall reimburse Members for the cost up to a lifetime maximum amount of $10,000 per employee.
BI-LINGUAL PAY:
The City shall pay $189.58 per month to employees for Bilingual pay. If an employee becomes eligible for bilingual pay for less than a full month, the monthly amount shall be pro-rated accordingly. All unit employees are eligible to receive bilingual pay. An employee receiving bilingual pay will be required to speak the alternate language in the course and scope of their employment and may be asked to assist in translating even if unrelated to their specific job duties.
* DISCLAIMER: City paid benefits shall be as set forth in the most current version of the Memorandum of Understanding ("MOU") between the City of Corona and the Corona General Employees Association, which can be viewed on the City's website (). In the event of any conflict between the above summary of City paid benefits and any terms or conditions set forth in the most current version of the MOU, the terms and conditions set forth in the MOU shall control for purposes of this recruitment. 01
Which Water Distribution Operator Certificate do you currently possess?
None D1 D2 D3 D4 D5
02
Do you possess a valid California driver's license? If so, please indicate the class and license number. If not, please put "N/A." Required Question