City of San Diego is hiring: Utility Worker II in San Diego

See NOTE(S) below for future wage increases and/or additional compensation opportunities.

Utility Worker II positions lead and participate in the work of a crew to perform semi‑skilled construction and maintenance work; assist skilled trades workers and repair technicians in the replacement, installation, maintenance, and repair of various airports, sewer, street, public‑works facilities, and parks by performing the less‑skilled tasks in carpentry, plumbing, electrical, roofing, painting, welding, plastering, cement finishing, and masonry; drive trucks, forklifts and other maintenance vehicles; and perform other duties as assigned.

Salary Increase

• The following special salary wage increase is scheduled to take effect Utility Worker II: 5% effective 1/1/26

Benefits and Conditions

• Eligible benefitted employees originally hired on or after July 10 2021, will be automatically enrolled in the San Diego City Employees Retirement System (SDCERS).
• Utility Worker II employees may be required to work under one or more of the following conditions: heights up to 20 ft; depths (subterranean) to 60 ft; confined spaces (30‑36 in); exposure to paint, oil, and sewer fumes; outdoor exposure to the elements and inclement weather; and lift and carry items weighing up to 90 lb.
• Utility Worker II employees may be required to work nights, stand‑by, overtime, weekends, and holidays.
• Utility Worker II employees may be required to drive vehicles equipped to tow light duty trailers.
• Utility Worker II employees may be required to drive vehicles equipped with standard 4‑speed transmissions.
• Utility Worker II employees may be required to operate a radio or other communication devices depending on their job location.
• Utility Worker II employees may be required to enter and record work activities via a computer tablet.
• Some Utility Worker II positions may require certification in asbestos containment, abatement, and sampling, meeting all the criteria in Section 5208 of Title 8 of the California Administration Code, at the time of hire.
• Some Utility Worker II employees are required to pass a medical physical, respiratory fit test, and obtain Confined Space Certification within six months from date of hire. Employees will be required to obtain and maintain Confined Space Certification to retain employment.
• Utility Worker II employees who operate commercial vehicles are required by California State Law, as a condition of employment, to submit to drug and alcohol testing. Prior to hire, a background check will be completed in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse and with employers regarding drug and alcohol testing results.

Requirements

On the date that you apply, you must meet the following requirements on the date that you apply, unless otherwise indicated.

Experience

1. One year of full‑time experience as a Utility Worker I or Laborer with the City of San Diego.
2. One year of full‑time PAID experience in the construction, maintenance, or repair of facilities such as walkways or roadways, wood or concrete structures, or sewer and/or water systems.

Experience Notes

• Manual labor experience only, such as maintaining grounds, cleaning buildings, or motive servicing cars, trucks, or heavy equipment is NOT qualifying.
• City of San Diego employees using Out‑of‑Class Assignment (OCA) experience to qualify must submit written documentation signed by their appointing authority or payroll specialist, detailing the work performed, dates, and total number of qualifying OCA hours. OCA experience without the required documentation will NOT be considered.

License

A valid California Class C Driver License is required at the time of hire.

License Notes

• Some positions may require a valid California Class B Driver License AND a valid California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) medical certificate dated within the last two years at the time of hire.

Required Documents (MUST SUBMIT WITH APPLICATION)

• For City of San Diego employees, proof of Out‑of‑Class Assignment (OCA), if utilized to meet the minimum requirements.

Required documents should be attached electronically to your application. If you are unable to attach at the time of application submittal, you must submit them as soon as possible via fax: (619) 533‑3337; or to the Employment Information Center: City of San Diego Personnel Department, 1200 Third Avenue – Suite 300, San Diego, CA 92101. Include your name and the title of the position for which you are applying.

Application Process

Please ensure all information is complete and accurate as the responses you provide on the supplemental questions will be reviewed using an automated evaluation system. If you are successful in this initial screening process, your application will be reviewed for applicable education, experience, and/or training to ensure all minimum requirements have been met. Successful candidates will be placed on a list which will be used to fill position vacancies during the next six months (180 days). For each vacancy, only those candidates with the most appropriate qualifications will be contacted by the hiring department for an interview.

Pre‑Employment Requirements

Employment offers are conditional pending the results of all screening processes applicable to this position, which may include confirmation of citizenship or legal right to work in the United States; completion of a pre‑employment medical review and exam (which may include drug and alcohol testing); reference checks; and fingerprinting. Fingerprints will be submitted to the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the California Department of Justice for a conviction record report. Certain positions may require additional screening processes, including a polygraph examination and/or background investigation. All screening processes must be successfully completed before employment begins. A positive test result for alcohol, cannabis/marijuana, illegal drugs, or inadequately explained prescription drugs, or misrepresentation, falsification, or omission of pertinent facts in any step of the screening or selection process, may constitute cause for disqualification or termination of employment. Nothing in this job posting constitutes an express or implied contract for employment with the City of San Diego. Candidates must notify the Personnel Department of any change in their name, mailing address, email address, or phone number, otherwise they may miss employment opportunities.

Rev. 13 – December 19, 2025 (New Recruitment Date)