Water Distribution Worker I

Position Information

The City of Brentwood is seeking a motivated individual to join the Public Work’s team as a Water Distribution Worker I.

This entry-level position is ideal for candidates with basic maintenance or construction experience who are eager to learn and grow in the field of water distribution.

In this role, you will receive hands-on training and work under close supervision as you learn to:

• Maintain, repair, and operate components of the City’s water distribution system
• Understand the City’s water distribution infrastructure, systems, and facilities
• Safely and effectively use tools, equipment, and industry-standard practices
• Support the reliable delivery of water services to the Brentwood community

Join a team of skilled, dedicated professionals committed to delivering exceptional service to the City’s residents.
For more information please see the job description here.

What We Offer:

The City of Brentwood provides an engaging, collaborative, and cooperative work environment where you can team up with your peers and with the community to create Brentwood as a premier city. The City is an employer that emphasizes work-life balance, supports employee wellness, and offers a wide range of benefits and retirement alternatives, while also investing in its employees’ professional and personal growth. We offer:

• Competitive salary
• Alternative work schedule (AWS) option, requires Director approval
• 15 paid holidays (13 City observed holidays, 2 floating holidays)
• Generous leave accruals (Vacation - 11 days per year; Sick Leave - 12 days per year)
• Selection of health care plans with City paid contributions; cash-in-lieu offered if waiving coverage
• City-paid dental and vision insurance
• CalPERS pension participation
• City paid contributions to Retiree Health Savings account
• Employee Engagement Program (includes recognition for service, safety, peer nominations, and more)

To review more of what the City of Brentwood offers, please check out our Benefits Guide and visit our Human Resources page .

Qualifications

Education and Experience:
Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

• Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth (12th) grade.
• Six (6) months of general construction related experience.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Possession of a valid California Driver’s License and a satisfactory driving record must be maintained throughout employment.
• Possession and maintenance of a Grade I Water Distribution Operator Certificate issued by the State of Water Resources Control Board; required within twelve (12) months of employment and to be maintained throughout employment.

Application Process

Applicants must submit the following:
1. A complete City of Brentwood Employment Application

Postmarks, faxes and incomplete applications will not be accepted. Your application must be filled out completely online. Resumes may also be submitted but it is not a substitute for a completed application.

The examination process will consist of:

1. Review of applications for minimum qualifications for the position and to ensure the submittal of a fully completed employment application.
2. Written Exam - Applicants possessing these requirements will be invited to take a written test tentatively scheduled for Thursday, April 30, 2026. The examination will cover elements of the knowledge and abilities identified in the job description.

Eligible List: All applicants that pass the examination process will be placed on the eligible list which is good for at least 6 months and may be extended up to an additional 18 months. This eligible list will be used by the City of Brentwood to fill all current and future openings in this classification as long as the list is active.

DISCLAIMER: The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute a contract, expressed or implied, and any provisions contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice. Tests may consist of any combination of written, oral or other exercises or assessment procedures that test content. Components may include, but are not necessarily limited to, typing, math, reading, writing and analytical skills; problem solving ability; computer and software proficiency, or any other job-related knowledge, skill, ability or qualification. The City may, without notice, change or eliminate any particular assessment component or combination of components as needs dictate.

All correspondence regarding application status, test and/or interview dates, etc. will be sent by email and will be available on your GovernmentJobs account. Please check your email folders, including your junk/spam folders and accept emails from the domain governmentjobs.com, neogov.com, or brentwoodca.gov. It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure a correct email address is provided and that all correspondence is received.

The City of Brentwood is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Applicants requesting special accommodations during the examination process may contact the Human Resources Department at (925) 516-5191.

The City of Brentwood provides a wide range of competitive benefits which can be viewed on our City Benefits page: https://www.brentwoodca.gov/government/human-resources/salary-and-benefits-overview

Closing Date/Time: 4/13/2026 10:00 AM Pacific

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