Electric Meter Installer and Repairer jobs in Chico, CA

Chester Public Utility District

P.O. Box 503

251 Chester Airport Rd.

Chester, California 96020

(530) 258-2171 Fax (530) 258-2960

JOB DESCRIPTION

MAINTENANCE WORKER / METER READER

DEFINITION:

Under general supervision, does a variety of semi-skilled work in the construction, installation and maintenance of the District’s water and wastewater facilities and services; general house and grounds keeping; does related work as required.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

Assists in excavating for services using hand and/or power tools, set service saddles on mains and operates tapping equipment, runs service lines, set meter yoke, meter and meter boxes; assists in the repair of broken water and sewer mains, services, fire hydrants, etc.; learns location of valves, meters and manholes; reads and sets water meters; rods, cleans and flushes sewers; tests backflow prevention devices; assists in pump and motor repairs and maintenance; general housekeeping of District facilities; performs water turn-on and turn-offs; works under a variety of weather conditions; able to be on-call during off duty periods when directed by the General Manager and generally available to respond to night and weekend emergencies; follow established District procedures, polices and safety requirements; other related duties as may be required.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIRMENTS:

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school; possession of a valid California driver’s license with a driving history acceptable to the District’s insurance carrier. Successful applicant will be required to reside within the boundaries of the Chester Public Utility District. One (1) year probationary period.

COMPENSATION:

Starting wage $16.02 -$19.47 per hour.

The Chester Public Utility District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The information contained herein is subject to change and does not constitute an expressed or implied contract.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $35,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)
• D-2 License (Preferred)
• Wastewater Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person