Water Services Technician

JOB BULLETIN

The City of Buena Park is hiring Water Services Technicians!

**4/10 Work Schedule**

Salary Effective 7/4/2026: $4,905 - $6,360 Monthly

The City of Buena Park is recruiting for highly motivated individuals to join the Public Works Water Division. This Division operates over 220 miles of water mains and sewer mains, and owns and operates eight water wells. We are seeking for an individual who has the motivation and willingness to grow in the Division. The ideal candidate will have mechanical aptitude, critical thinking skills, general knowledge of tools and equipment, clear understanding of work safety practices, desire to learn new skills, and readiness for the responsibility to utilize and maintain high tech equipment. Candidates with water services experience are encouraged to APPLY TODAY!

GENERAL PURPOSE

Under moderate supervision, performs routine unskilled and semi-skilled maintenance and customer service tasks related to water production and distribution; and does related work as required.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

The Water Services Technician represents the first level of the Water Services Technician series. Employees in this classification perform less difficult functions that require less specialized knowledge of water services maintenance practices, equipment use, and reporting procedures than the Senior Water Services Technician and Lead Water Services Technician.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the class.

1. Reads residential, commercial, and construction site water meters.

2. Assists in the installation and repair of water meters and clears meter areas of excess water, weeds, and debris.

3. Turns water valves on and off and assists in the flushing of water mains.

4. Assists in locating, repairing, and servicing water lines or valves.

5. Answers basic inquiries from customers regarding water pressure, water quality, and service procedures.

6. Makes minor plumbing repairs.

7. Inspects fencing and lighting systems.

8. Completes basic work records.

9. May operate front-end loader and backhoe for training purposes under supervisory direction.

QUALIFICATIONS GUIDELINES

Knowledge of:

Water service maintenance procedures and customer service practices; basic operating principles involving pumps, valves, electric motors, diesel engines and electronic, computerized and manual control systems; basic functions and servicing requirements of the equipment used in a potable water treatment facility; basic principles, methods, practices and techniques utilized in chemical, bacteriological and biological analyses; safety standards and practices; effective customer service techniques.

Ability to:

Perform unskilled and semi-skilled maintenance work related to water production and distribution; safely operate hand and power tools, including metering and testing devices, transmission equipment, and machinery; accurately read meters and gauges; complete basic work records; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, management, and the general public.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS

The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this class, an employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to sit, stand, and walk; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must be able to talk and hear. The employee must be able to lift and carry hand and power tools weighing up to 50 pounds or more.

Specific vision abilities required for this class include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Mental Demands

While performing the duties of this class, an employee is regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; read and interpret data, information and documents; analyze and solve problems; use math and mathematical reasoning; observe and interpret situations; learn and apply new information or new skills; interact with city staff, management, and the general public.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The employee frequently works in outside weather conditions and is exposed to wet or humid conditions, and is exposed to traffic fumes. The noise level is occasionally loud, at or above 85 decibels.

EDUCATION/TRAINING/EXPERIENCE

High School graduation or G.E.D. equivalent is required, preferably supplemented by coursework and vocational training in either water treatment or water distribution. Six months of experience involving unskilled or semi-skilled street construction and maintenance, or water service maintenance and repair, and customer service is required.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATES/SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

California Department of Public Health Water Distribution Operator D-1 certification is required within one year of appointment to this position.

Valid Class C California driver license, acceptable driving record, and evidence of insurance are required.

Depending upon position assignment, a valid Class B California driver license may be required, including Medical Certification and Water Tanker endorsement.

May be required to work different shifts and respond to emergency calls during non-regularly scheduled work hours, including nights and weekends.

APPLICANT INFORMATION/EXAM WEIGHT

TENTATIVE TESTING SCHEDULE
WRITTEN EXAM: Wednesday, May 6, 2026
ORAL EXAM: Wedne sday, May 20, 2026

Applicants must submit a City application online through the Human Resources Department web page at www.buenapark.com/hr . Applications may be accompanied by a resume describing experience, education, and training in relation to the requirements of the position, however, resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed City employment application.

All applications will be reviewed and only those candidates determined to be most qualified on the basis of experience and education, as submitted, will be invited to participate in the selection process. The selection process may include but is not limited to an oral interview and/or written exams and oral presentations. Successful candidates will be placed on the employment eligible list from which hires may be made. An eligible list is valid for up to one year unless exhausted sooner.

The City of Buena Park is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, age, veteran status or disability.

Americans with Disabilities:
Applicants with disabilities who require special testing arrangements must contact Human Resources. If you have a disability for which you require an accommodation, please contact Human Resources at (714) 562-3515 no later than 5 business days before the test date.

Fingerprinting:
Applicants who are selected for hire are fingerprinted during the pre-placement processing period. All fingerprints will be processed with the Department of Justice to verify criminal records or absence thereof.

Physical Examination:
Employment offers are conditional based, upon the successful completion of a medical examination which may include drug and alcohol screening. Physicals are performed by the City's designated physician at the City's expense.

Below is a list of key benefits offered to employees of the City of Buena Park and is only a summary of benefits. They are not intended to replace or modify the legal plan documents on file in the Human Resources Department.

SALARY RANGE: Composed of six (6) steps - Entry step through E step (Except management positions). Each step represents an increase of approximately five (5) percent.

RETIREMENT: Provided through California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS). Employee pays member contribution.

VACATION: Earned at the rate of ten (10) working days per year for the first five (5) years of service. Public safety employees receive a different but equivalent benefit. Additional vacation may be earned by employees after five (5) years of service.

SICK LEAVE: Accumulated on the basis of eight (8) hours per month with no maximum accumulation.

HOLIDAYS:An average of eleven (11) holidays per year.

MEDICAL INSURANCE: Several plans (indemnity and HMO's) are available. The City pays a flat rate portion of the premium according to the bargaining unit agreement.

DENTAL INSURANCE: Three (3) plans are available. The City pays a flat rate portion of the premium. The Employee may pay a portion of the insurance premium according at bargaining unit agreement and this benefit is voluntary.

VISION INSURANCE: One plan is available. The Employee pays the insurance premium and this benefit is voluntary.

LIFE INSURANCE: Amount of coverage is based on the employee bargaining unit. Premiums are fully paid by the City.

LONG TERM DISABILITY: Fully paid by the City. Police sworn personnel are not eligible.

EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM: Available to all City employees and their immediate families.

DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN: The City offersone (1) plan administered by Nationwide Retirement Solutions. This is a voluntary benefit with no City contribution.

WORK SCHEDULE:4/10 or 3/12 alternative work schedule depending upon the work location.

OC CREDIT UNION: Available to all City employees and their families.

CHILDCARE ASSISTANCE: $100 per month, per child, is available to all Full-Time City employees with eligible dependents 0 - 5 years of age.

Closing Date/Time: 5/3/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

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