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California Water Service

Temporary Water System Maintenance Worker

California Water Service, Torrance, California, United States, 90504

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Base pay range $29.85/hr - $36.35/hr

Job Description Under the oversight of a Supervisor or Foreman, a Water System Maintenance Worker assists in performing essential maintenance and repair of water facility infrastructure. This includes repairs and maintenance to water mains, service lines, streets/sidewalks and fire hydrants; repair and replacement of meter boxes; and assistance in the general cleanup of facilities including painting, repairing, and maintaining company‑owned or operated facilities. This position is located in Torrance, CA.

Essential Functions

Under direction, excavate and expose service/main leaks; isolate damage and assist in repairing or replacing assets; notify customers.

Assist in repairs and maintenance activities of meters, meter boxes, service lines, mains, wells, pump stations, and fences.

Assist flushing and performing maintenance on all necessary functions of mains; operate various hand and power tools in the completion of these activities.

Assist in setting, replacing, and/or removing 1 ½″ to 2″ size meters.

Under direction conduct all water discharges with the Company’s National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) policy including, but not limited to, implementation of Best Management Practices (BMPs), monitoring and recording all required data, and completing necessary paperwork related to all discharge events.

Prepare and operate service truck(s) daily, loading needed materials and equipment, removing and disposing of debris, and cleaning equipment and truck as needed.

Other Duties And Responsibilities

Change, repair, and clean meter boxes/lids, valve covers.

Clean, paint, repair, and maintain company‑owned or operated facilities.

May perform other functions as outlined in the CBA section 8 W2 (Water Distribution Operator Certification).

Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Effective communication with supervisor, co‑workers, and the public.

Ability to perform basic math functions to calculate figures; and to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operation and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals; and to write routine reports and correspondence.

Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent, a valid California Class C driver’s license, and be insurable under the Company’s policy.

Working knowledge of basic features of word processing programs (e.g., Microsoft Word) and electronic mail processing programs (e.g., Microsoft Outlook).

Ability to work with supervision and respond appropriately to direction, feedback, evaluation, coaching, counseling, and/or discipline.

Salary Range: $29.85 - $36.35

Deadline to submit resume is Monday, January 12, 2026

The Equal Opportunity Policy of the Company is based upon the philosophy that all people should be treated fairly and with dignity. California Water Service, Hawaii Water Service, New Mexico Water Service and Washington Water Service do not discriminate against any applicant or employee because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other protected class. The Company makes all employment decisions in a non‑discriminatory manner. EOE, VET, DISABILITIES.

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