Utilities System Operator I

Utilities System Operator I

The City of Pleasanton is excited to announce an opportunity for a dedicated individual to join our team as a Utilities System Operator I in the Public Works Department. In this role, you will support the operation and maintenance of the City's water, sewer, and storm drain systems. The Utilities System Operator I may rotate through water or sewer pump station crews, distribution or collections crews, and may assist in maintaining computerized SCADA control systems. This is a dynamic, hands-on role that offers strong learning opportunities and the chance to contribute directly to essential public infrastructure and daily utility operations.

We're Looking for Someone Who Is

• Hands-on and interested in learning the day-to-day operation of water distribution and sewer collection systems.
• Team-oriented, with the ability to work effectively as part of a crew or independently.
• Customer service-minded, able to communicate effectively and courteously with supervisors, coworkers, and the public.
• Dependable, safety-conscious, and able to remain alert to hazards while working in the field and around equipment and chemicals.
• Positive, willing to learn, and ready to contribute to the City of Pleasanton team.

In This Role, You Will

• Assist in the repair of water and sewer mains and water services, including tapping mains and installing pipe.
• Check and maintain the daily operation of water or sewer pump stations and wells.
• Perform maintenance duties such as installing, lubricating, packing, replacing, and repairing pumps, motors, valves, meters, and related equipment.
• Work with telemetry equipment and computerized controls used to monitor water and sewer systems, including SCADA-related systems.
• Operate and maintain trucks, backhoes, compressors, and other power equipment.
• Perform laboratory analysis on water and sewer samples.
• Respond to customer inquiries and complaints regarding water quality, pressure problems, sewer backups, and leaks.
• Mark streets or ground surfaces to identify underground water and sewer pipes using maps and blueprints.
• Perform flushing duties on the water distribution system.
• Assist with sewer inspection work using television pipeline inspection equipment, and help clean sewer stoppages using equipment such as a hydroflusher or vactor truck.
• Record readings on flow meters, PSI gauges, and other equipment routinely.
• This classification may rotate through 24 hour standby duty once adequate experience is gained.

A Few Reasons You'll Love Working With Us

• Opportunity to work with a fast-growing team in a positive working environment.
• Strong opportunity to learn and build skills in utility system operations.
• Meaningful public service work supporting the City's essential water and sewer infrastructure.
• Varied field assignments through rotating crew responsibilities, providing broad exposure to utility operations and maintenance.

A Few Challenges You Might Face

• Learning a complex water distribution system with many pressure zones.
• Working outdoors in a variety of weather conditions and in construction-zone environments with dust and pollens.
• Working safely around chemicals, manholes, pipes, high-voltage wires, high-pressure gas, and water and sewer mains.

The Ideal Candidate Will Be

• Someone who brings a positive attitude to work every day and is willing and wanting to learn.
• Familiar with basic plumbing materials and procedures, pump and motor parts, valving, pump maintenance, repairs, and troubleshooting.
• Able to read and understand safety manuals, operating manuals, equipment manuals, work orders, complaint forms, maps, blueprints, and schematic diagrams.
• Able to communicate effectively, follow written and oral instructions, complete basic written forms, and use basic computer skills and two-way radio communication.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience: Any equivalent combination of training and experience that would provide the knowledge, skills and abilities required to perform the essential duties of the job. License: Possession of a valid class C California driver's license. State of California Grade I water distribution license is required. State of California Grade I water treatment license is required within two years of hire. Grade I CWEA sewer collection certificate is highly desirable. Obtain a Class A California Driver's License with Tanker Endorsement within one year from date of hire. Knowledge of: Basic flow mechanics to calculate flows, volumes and dosages. Common safety procedures for working in confined or hazardous environments and for working with chemicals. Pump and motor parts, valving and operation of pump maintenance, repairs and troubleshooting. Basic plumbing materials and procedures. Skill to: Read and understand materials such as safety manuals, operating manuals, equipment manuals, work orders, and complaint forms. Read and use basic blueprints, maps and schematic diagrams. Communicate effectively and courteously with supervisors, co-workers and the public. Follow written and oral instructions. Write legibly to fill out time cards, reports and forms and use basic English to complete simple forms. Add, subtract, multiply and divide to calculate volumes and dose chemicals. Appropriately select and operate power tools for required work. Independently lift and move materials weighing up to 65 pounds and with assistance up to 100 pounds. Safely operate heavy equipment such as a backhoe, skip loader and crane. Perform physical labor throughout the workday, involving standing for extended periods of time, stooping, working in cramped areas and on uneven surfaces. Work effectively as part of a crew or independently when necessary. Remain alert and focused on duties and be conscious of potential hazards in order to maintain a safe working environment. Work safely with and around chemicals on a daily basis. Possess basic computer skills. Communicate effectively on a two-way radio system.

Recruitment Process

Application: To be considered for this position, please submit your application through our online application process at Click on "Job Opportunities". SELECTION PLAN Applicants will be informed via email with reasonable notice in advance of any examination process which will require their attendance. The following dates are tentative and subject to change based on the need of the Agency: TENTATIVE SELECTION PLAN Application Filing Deadline: 11:59 p.m. Monday, August 31, 2026 Review of Minimum Qualifications: Week of September 1, 2026 Panel Interview: Week of September 23, 2026 Department Finalist Interviews: To Be Determined