California Water Service Job Description:

California Water Service Group invites you to build a meaningful career with the third‑largest publicly traded water utility. Guided by our mission to be the leading provider of water and wastewater services, we are dedicated to improving quality of life for the customers, communities, and employees we serve. Our culture is grounded in core values—integrity, service, value, health and safety, respect and collaboration, and corporate citizenship—and reflected in our recognition as a Top Workplace®, a Great Place to Work®, and a J.D. Power leader in customer satisfaction for multiple years. Join Cal Water and be part of a purpose‑driven organization where your work makes a lasting impact. The Utility Worker/Relief Certified Pump Operator (UW/RCPO) is scheduled to relieve the Certified Pump Operator (CPO) operates and maintains well, booster pumps, other production related equipment, and regulates other sources of water supply, either by direct or automatic controls (SCADA), in order to maintain distribution system storage, flow, and pressure levels. Operates and maintains water treatment and purification equipment; operates distribution and treatment valves; collects water samples from source supply, storage, and dedicated sampling locations; conducts field analysis of source and distribution system. In addition, a UW/RCPO fulfills various aspects of maintenance operations. This includes changing, cleaning, and replacing meters and meter boxes; assisting in repairing and performing maintenance on water mains, service lines, streets/sidewalks, and fire hydrants; and cleaning and painting station/treatment plant equipment and appurtenances. The work schedule is 5 days per week, 8 hours per day, Sunday-Thursday. This position is located in Visalia, CA. Essential Functions•

CPO:

Operate wells, booster pumps, and regulate other sources of supply, maintaining flows, storage levels, and optimal system pressure Record production data, operational changes, electric use, and utilization of other sources of supply; chemical usage; change charts and maintain chart supplies Complete production reports and related paperwork as necessary Collect water samples for laboratory analysis and for reporting to interdepartmental and outside regulatory agencies Diagnose and troubleshoot system failures; notify appropriate personnel when needed for repairs or further diagnostics Operate distribution and treatment valves Perform field analysis of water supply for chlorine content and other required field analysis; for example, pH, temperature, and other various regulatory requirements; making appropriate adjustments for proper water treatment calibration to meet water regulatory requirements Operate and perform maintenance and minor repairs to treatment, disinfection, and equipment Perform minor maintenance and repairs to pumping equipment (such as lube lines, small sample taps, etc.) Perform operational testing and basic inspections of all emergency standby power sources including portable and stationary generators, auxiliary, and portable boosters Perform regular maintenance, inspection, and cleaning of facilities Essential Functions•

UW:

Performs relief work under various field operations classifications Change and replace 5/8" through 1" size meters and meter box lids and covers Clean out 5/8" through 1" size meter boxes Assist in flushing and perform maintenance on all necessary functions of mains, which includes operating system valves Assist in setting, replacing, or removing 1-1/2" and 2" size meters Notify for shutdowns General maintenance of company's facilities Collect water samples to a minor extent

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

Adjust or replace meter boxes as necessary. Performs work on site at assigned location. Performs other similar duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

A UW/RCPO

must be able to effectively communicate with their supervisor, co-workers, and the public; Have the ability to perform basic mathematical functions to calculate figures; have the ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operation and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and the ability to write routine reports and correspondence Must possess a High School diploma or equivalent, a valid California Class C Driver's license, and be insurable under the Company's policy

A UW/RCPO

must have a working knowledge of basic features of word processing programs (e.g., Microsoft Word) and electronic mail processing programs (e.g., Microsoft Outlook) Employee must be able to work with supervision and respond appropriately to direction, feedback, evaluation, coaching, counseling, and/or discipline The job entails an understanding and knowledge of water quality specifications for chlorine content, pH, water temperature, other essential water quality parameters, as well as National Pollutant Discharge Elimination Systems (NPDES) California State Water Distribution Operator II certification is required California State Water Treatment Operator II certification is required

Salary Range:

Step 1

• $42.11
• (Starting) Step 2
• $43.52
• (6 months) Step 3
• $44.07
• (12 months) Step 4
• $47.94
• (18 months) Deadline to submit resume is Friday, July 31, 2026.

The Equal Opportunity Policy of the Company is based upon the philosophy that all people should be treated fairly and with dignity. California Water Service, Hawaii Water Service, New Mexico Water Service and Washington Water Service do not discriminate against any applicant or employee because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other protected class. The Company makes all employment decisions in a non-discriminatory manner.

EOE, VET, DISABILITIES.

California Water Service Group invites you to pursue a career in the water industry with the third largest publicly traded water utility in the United States. Our mission is to be the leading provider of water and wastewater services. We're committed to improving the quality of life for our customers, communities, stockholders, and employees. To achieve that, we align our hiring strategies with the company's core values of integrity, service, value, health and safety, respect and collaboration, and corporate citizenship so that we can provide quality, service, and value to all of these groups. Our commitment to our employees is evident, as we have been named a Top Workplace in the Bay Area and designated as a Great Place to Work®, and Cal Water was ranked "Highest in Customer Satisfaction Among Water Utilities in the West" by J.D. Power in its inaugural water utility satisfaction study.