Utility Worker II

Utility Worker IIThis position leads and participates in the work of a crew to perform semi-skilled construction and maintenance work; assists 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; drives trucks, forklifts and other maintenance vehicles; and performs other duties as assigned.Utility Worker II employees may be required to work under one or more of the following conditions: Heights up to 20 feet; depths (subterranean) to 60 feet; confined spaces (30-36 inches); exposure to paint, oil, and sewer fumes; outdoor exposure to the elements and inclement weather; and lift and carry items weighing up to 90 pounds.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.Minimum RequirementsYou must meet the following requirements on the date you apply, unless otherwise indicated.Experience: You must meet ONE of the following options:One year of full-time experience as a Utility Worker I or Laborer with the City of San Diego.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.License: A valid California Class C Driver License is required at the time of hire.Note: 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.Screening ProcessPlease 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.Supplemental InformationEmployment offers are conditional pending the results of all screening processes applicable to this position, which may include the following: 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.