El Dorado Irrigation District
Construction & Maintenance Worker I/II/III- Operations
El Dorado Irrigation District, Placerville
Description
Candidates are encouraged to apply early. First review of applications to occur on August 8, 2025, and/or as soon as a sufficient number of qualified candidates are received.
The Human Resources Department is currently seeking to fill several vacancies and is accepting applications for the position of Construction & Maintenance Worker I/II/III. Upon hire, initially candidates will be placed in either the Drinking Water or Hydro Division within the Operations Department. This recruitment may be used to establish an eligibility list for use to fill future vacancies in any of the Drinking Water, Wastewater, and/or Hydro Divisions.
Drinking Water Division
Under supervision, performs a variety of maintenance and construction tasks associated with the installation, repair and maintenance of the water distribution system. Installs, taps, re-lines, disinfects, tests and connects water mains and appurtenances; repairs, disinfects, and tests broken water mains. Installs, repairs, and maintains fire hydrants, valves, meters and meter vaults performs maintenance and repairs to recycled water distribution system. Repairs and/or replaces water meters and related mechanisms, including disassembly, cleaning, inspection, replacement and testing of parts.
Wastewater Division
Under supervision, performs a variety of maintenance and construction, cleans and vacuums sewer lines and removes blockages using flusher trucks, CCTV van, vaporooter, rodder trucks, hand rods, and high-pressure water hoses. Operates vaporooter; ensures proper application of root control chemicals; maintains and submits records pertaining to chemical usage. Maintains lift and pumping stations, including ensuring all pumps are adequately working. Responds to and takes appropriate action to wastewater spills; reports to appropriate management staff and authorities. Installs, repairs, upgrades and/or replaces manholes and sewer mains; taps force mains.
Hydro Division
Under supervision, performs a variety of maintenance, including patrolling canals and ditches ensuring they are free from hazards including trees, debris, snow and ice; identifies sections of canals and ditches in need of repair and either makes repairs or reports repair needs to supervisor; operates snow equipment in the patrol, maintenance and repair of canals and ditches. Performs dam inspections to ensure their integrity; makes repairs to dam surface. Operates and maintains water conveyance system including ditch and canal sections, wood and concrete flumes, tunnels, siphons, and penstock; monitors and regulates flows at diversion dam, spillways as well as flow levels in river, canals and tunnels; monitors and controls lake levels ensuring compliance with applicable FERC license requirements. Patrols canals and ditches to identify illegal water connections; reports to supervisor. Monitors and operates remote controlled SCADA systems to monitor and control canal/lake systems per FERC license requirements; monitors and maintains flow levels throughout system; monitors and responds to alarms. Performs flume and in-ground canal and ditch construction and repairs; prepares wood forms and reinforcing steel for concrete pours.
Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS : 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:
Construction & Maintenance Worker I
Knowledge of : Uses and purposes of general construction tools and equipment. Safe work practices. Principles of customer service. Basic mathematics.
Skill/Ability to : Learn to perform utility construction, maintenance and repair tasks associated with utility activities. Learn to operate a variety of hand tools and light and medium equipment safely. Learn and apply safe work practices including traffic control procedures, trench shoring, and confined space entry procedures. Learn to locate and repair leaks and breaks. Learn to troubleshoot water quality and pressure problems. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. 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. Intermittently, sit while studying or preparing reports; bend, squat, climb, kneel and twist when performing installation/repair of equipment; perform simple and power grasping, pushing, pulling, and fine manipulation; and lift or carry weight of inspection, 50 pounds or less. This position requires overtime, availability to perform stand-by responsibilities and emergency response.
Experience : One year of general construction experience desirable.
Education : Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade.
License and Certificate: Possession of or the ability to obtain a Class B California Driver's license within six months of appointment is required for the Construction and Maintenance Worker I classification for all divisions. District provided training and behind-the-wheel drive time necessary to prepare and pass the Class A/B driver license examination is at no cost to employee. Possession of a Class A California Driver's License is highly desirable.
Possession of a valid Water Distribution Operator Grade 1 Certificate or higher issued by the State Water Resources Control Board - Division of Drinking Water or ability to obtain within six months of appointment is required for the Construction and Maintenance Worker I classification when assigned to the Drinking Water Division.
Possession of a valid Collections System Maintenance Grade 1 Certificate or higher issued by the California Water Environment Association or ability to obtain within six months of assignment is required for the Construction and Maintenance Worker I classification when assigned to the Wastewater Division.
Construction and Maintenance Worker II
In addition to the qualifications for the Construction and Maintenance Worker I:
Knowledge of : Methods and practices of installing, repairing and maintaining water distribution, collection, canal and ditch systems. Methods, techniques, tools and operating characteristics of mechanical equipment used in the construction and maintenance of utility systems. Pertinent local, State and Federal laws, ordinances, rules and regulations.
Skill/Ability to : Independently perform installation, repair and maintenance duties associated with the District's utility infrastructure and water conveyance system. Safely operate a variety of light to heavy construction equipment and hand tools. Read maps to locate pipelines and facilities. Recognize hazardous working conditions and take appropriate action. Address and resolve customer concerns. Locate and repair leaks and breaks. Troubleshoot water quality and pressure problems. Respond to emergency situations. Ensure a safe working environment. This position requires overtime, availability to perform stand-by responsibilities and emergency response.
Experience and Education : 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: Two years of responsible experience similar to Construction and Maintenance Worker I with the El Dorado Irrigation District.
Education: Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade.
SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS
License and Certificate: Possession of a Class A California driver's license.
Possession of a valid Water Distribution Operator Grade 2 Certificate or higher issued by the State Water Resources Control Board - Division of Drinking Water is required for the Construction and Maintenance Worker II classification when assigned to the Drinking Water Division.
Possession of a valid Collections System Maintenance Grade 2 Certificate or higher issued by the California Water Environment Association is required for the Construction and Maintenance Worker II classification when assigned to the Wastewater Division.
Successful Completion of Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Irrigation Training & Research Center Flow Measurements & Canal Operation Course, or similar course, from a recognized training or higher learning institution is required for the Construction and Maintenance Worker II classification when assigned to the Hydro Division.
Construction and Maintenance Worker III
In addition to the qualifications for the Construction and Maintenance Worker II:
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of: Advanced principles, practices and methods of installing, repairing and maintaining District utility infrastructure and facilities; technical and functional supervision and training. Advanced methods, techniques, tools and operating characteristics of mechanical equipment used in the construction and maintenance of utility systems. Pipeline chemical application methods.
Skill/Ability to: Ability to provide technical and functional supervision over assigned staff; effectively train staff. Perform the most complex duties related to the installation, repair and maintenance of District's utility infrastructure and water conveyance system in a safe and effective manner. Address and resolve the more difficult and complex customer concerns. Ensure a safe working environment. Accurately estimate labor, materials, and equipment needs.
Experience and Education: 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: At least two years of responsible journey level experience as a Construction and Maintenance Worker II at the El Dorado Irrigation District.
Education: Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade.
SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS
License and Certificate: Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California driver's license at the time of appointment. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to physical disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
Possession of a Class A California driver's license.
Possession of a valid Water Distribution Operator Grade 3 Certificate or higher issued by the State Water Resources Control Board - Division of Drinking Water is required for the Construction and Maintenance Worker III classification when assigned to the Drinking Water Division.
Possession of a valid Collections System Maintenance Grade 3 Certificate or higher issued by the California Water Environment Association is required for the Construction and Maintenance Worker III classification when assigned to the Wastewater Division.
Possession of a valid Qualified Applicator Certificate or Qualified Applicator License with sewer line root control endorsement is required for the Construction and Maintenance Worker III classification when assigned to the Wastewater Division , depending on position.
Successful completion of Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Irrigation Training & Research Center 1) Flow Measurements & Canal Operation, and 2) SCADA Basics Courses, or similar courses, from a recognized training or higher learning institution is required for the Construction and Maintenance Worker III classification when assigned to the Hydro Division
Candidates are encouraged to apply early. First review of applications to occur on August 8, 2025, and/or as soon as a sufficient number of qualified candidates are received.
The Human Resources Department is currently seeking to fill several vacancies and is accepting applications for the position of Construction & Maintenance Worker I/II/III. Upon hire, initially candidates will be placed in either the Drinking Water or Hydro Division within the Operations Department. This recruitment may be used to establish an eligibility list for use to fill future vacancies in any of the Drinking Water, Wastewater, and/or Hydro Divisions.
Drinking Water Division
Under supervision, performs a variety of maintenance and construction tasks associated with the installation, repair and maintenance of the water distribution system. Installs, taps, re-lines, disinfects, tests and connects water mains and appurtenances; repairs, disinfects, and tests broken water mains. Installs, repairs, and maintains fire hydrants, valves, meters and meter vaults performs maintenance and repairs to recycled water distribution system. Repairs and/or replaces water meters and related mechanisms, including disassembly, cleaning, inspection, replacement and testing of parts.
Wastewater Division
Under supervision, performs a variety of maintenance and construction, cleans and vacuums sewer lines and removes blockages using flusher trucks, CCTV van, vaporooter, rodder trucks, hand rods, and high-pressure water hoses. Operates vaporooter; ensures proper application of root control chemicals; maintains and submits records pertaining to chemical usage. Maintains lift and pumping stations, including ensuring all pumps are adequately working. Responds to and takes appropriate action to wastewater spills; reports to appropriate management staff and authorities. Installs, repairs, upgrades and/or replaces manholes and sewer mains; taps force mains.
Hydro Division
Under supervision, performs a variety of maintenance, including patrolling canals and ditches ensuring they are free from hazards including trees, debris, snow and ice; identifies sections of canals and ditches in need of repair and either makes repairs or reports repair needs to supervisor; operates snow equipment in the patrol, maintenance and repair of canals and ditches. Performs dam inspections to ensure their integrity; makes repairs to dam surface. Operates and maintains water conveyance system including ditch and canal sections, wood and concrete flumes, tunnels, siphons, and penstock; monitors and regulates flows at diversion dam, spillways as well as flow levels in river, canals and tunnels; monitors and controls lake levels ensuring compliance with applicable FERC license requirements. Patrols canals and ditches to identify illegal water connections; reports to supervisor. Monitors and operates remote controlled SCADA systems to monitor and control canal/lake systems per FERC license requirements; monitors and maintains flow levels throughout system; monitors and responds to alarms. Performs flume and in-ground canal and ditch construction and repairs; prepares wood forms and reinforcing steel for concrete pours.
Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS : 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:
Construction & Maintenance Worker I
Knowledge of : Uses and purposes of general construction tools and equipment. Safe work practices. Principles of customer service. Basic mathematics.
Skill/Ability to : Learn to perform utility construction, maintenance and repair tasks associated with utility activities. Learn to operate a variety of hand tools and light and medium equipment safely. Learn and apply safe work practices including traffic control procedures, trench shoring, and confined space entry procedures. Learn to locate and repair leaks and breaks. Learn to troubleshoot water quality and pressure problems. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. 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. Intermittently, sit while studying or preparing reports; bend, squat, climb, kneel and twist when performing installation/repair of equipment; perform simple and power grasping, pushing, pulling, and fine manipulation; and lift or carry weight of inspection, 50 pounds or less. This position requires overtime, availability to perform stand-by responsibilities and emergency response.
Experience : One year of general construction experience desirable.
Education : Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade.
License and Certificate: Possession of or the ability to obtain a Class B California Driver's license within six months of appointment is required for the Construction and Maintenance Worker I classification for all divisions. District provided training and behind-the-wheel drive time necessary to prepare and pass the Class A/B driver license examination is at no cost to employee. Possession of a Class A California Driver's License is highly desirable.
Possession of a valid Water Distribution Operator Grade 1 Certificate or higher issued by the State Water Resources Control Board - Division of Drinking Water or ability to obtain within six months of appointment is required for the Construction and Maintenance Worker I classification when assigned to the Drinking Water Division.
Possession of a valid Collections System Maintenance Grade 1 Certificate or higher issued by the California Water Environment Association or ability to obtain within six months of assignment is required for the Construction and Maintenance Worker I classification when assigned to the Wastewater Division.
Construction and Maintenance Worker II
In addition to the qualifications for the Construction and Maintenance Worker I:
Knowledge of : Methods and practices of installing, repairing and maintaining water distribution, collection, canal and ditch systems. Methods, techniques, tools and operating characteristics of mechanical equipment used in the construction and maintenance of utility systems. Pertinent local, State and Federal laws, ordinances, rules and regulations.
Skill/Ability to : Independently perform installation, repair and maintenance duties associated with the District's utility infrastructure and water conveyance system. Safely operate a variety of light to heavy construction equipment and hand tools. Read maps to locate pipelines and facilities. Recognize hazardous working conditions and take appropriate action. Address and resolve customer concerns. Locate and repair leaks and breaks. Troubleshoot water quality and pressure problems. Respond to emergency situations. Ensure a safe working environment. This position requires overtime, availability to perform stand-by responsibilities and emergency response.
Experience and Education : 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: Two years of responsible experience similar to Construction and Maintenance Worker I with the El Dorado Irrigation District.
Education: Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade.
SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS
License and Certificate: Possession of a Class A California driver's license.
Possession of a valid Water Distribution Operator Grade 2 Certificate or higher issued by the State Water Resources Control Board - Division of Drinking Water is required for the Construction and Maintenance Worker II classification when assigned to the Drinking Water Division.
Possession of a valid Collections System Maintenance Grade 2 Certificate or higher issued by the California Water Environment Association is required for the Construction and Maintenance Worker II classification when assigned to the Wastewater Division.
Successful Completion of Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Irrigation Training & Research Center Flow Measurements & Canal Operation Course, or similar course, from a recognized training or higher learning institution is required for the Construction and Maintenance Worker II classification when assigned to the Hydro Division.
Construction and Maintenance Worker III
In addition to the qualifications for the Construction and Maintenance Worker II:
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of: Advanced principles, practices and methods of installing, repairing and maintaining District utility infrastructure and facilities; technical and functional supervision and training. Advanced methods, techniques, tools and operating characteristics of mechanical equipment used in the construction and maintenance of utility systems. Pipeline chemical application methods.
Skill/Ability to: Ability to provide technical and functional supervision over assigned staff; effectively train staff. Perform the most complex duties related to the installation, repair and maintenance of District's utility infrastructure and water conveyance system in a safe and effective manner. Address and resolve the more difficult and complex customer concerns. Ensure a safe working environment. Accurately estimate labor, materials, and equipment needs.
Experience and Education: 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: At least two years of responsible journey level experience as a Construction and Maintenance Worker II at the El Dorado Irrigation District.
Education: Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade.
SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS
License and Certificate: Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California driver's license at the time of appointment. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to physical disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
Possession of a Class A California driver's license.
Possession of a valid Water Distribution Operator Grade 3 Certificate or higher issued by the State Water Resources Control Board - Division of Drinking Water is required for the Construction and Maintenance Worker III classification when assigned to the Drinking Water Division.
Possession of a valid Collections System Maintenance Grade 3 Certificate or higher issued by the California Water Environment Association is required for the Construction and Maintenance Worker III classification when assigned to the Wastewater Division.
Possession of a valid Qualified Applicator Certificate or Qualified Applicator License with sewer line root control endorsement is required for the Construction and Maintenance Worker III classification when assigned to the Wastewater Division , depending on position.
Successful completion of Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Irrigation Training & Research Center 1) Flow Measurements & Canal Operation, and 2) SCADA Basics Courses, or similar courses, from a recognized training or higher learning institution is required for the Construction and Maintenance Worker III classification when assigned to the Hydro Division