DescriptionThis is a Closed - Promotional recruitment open only to permanent City of El Segundo employees.
Only online applications will be accepted for this position and must be received by 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 12, 2024. Currently, there is one vacancy in the Public Works Department - Water Division. The eligibility list established from this recruitment may be used to fill other vacancies as they occur. Under limited supervision, performs a variety of water utility customer service duties, including reading water meters, recording consumption, identifying water meter equipment problems and performing routine repairs.
Essential Job Functions Essential Functions: Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following duties and responsibilities, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. This list of duties and responsibilities is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.
Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities: Positions in this classification typically perform a full range of duties at a level of complexity represented by the following types of responsibilities:
- Provides water customer service including routine reading of water meters and rereading water meters when problems are identified;
- Turns service on and/or off as required;
- Responds to customer inquiries or complaints;
- Delivers shut off notices and responds to related inquiries;
- Repairs damaged or defective meters in the field and in the shop;
- Repairs, replaces and/or rebuilds meter boxes and water lines, registers and shut-off valves;
- Cleans dirt and weeds from meter boxes and trims bushes and trees obstructing meter boxes;
- Performs concrete and asphalt work as required; and
- Collects water samples for bacteria, turbidity and physical quality following established procedures.
Qualifications Knowledge, Skills and Other Characteristics: To perform this job successfully, and individual must be able to perform each essential function. The requirements listed below are representative of knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Knowledge of: - Water meter reading and usage recording techniques and procedures;
- Meter routes and the procedures for working them;
- Meter reading schedules, billings and related customer service oriented policies and procedures;
- The basic mechanics of water meter operation; and
- Basic plumbing practices and techniques.
Skill in: - Accurately and efficiently reading water meters on an assigned route;
- Accurately assessing water meter problems and performing repairs;
- Operating a variety of tools and equipment related to maintaining, and repairing water meter systems; and
- Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other department staff, other City employees and the public.
Working Conditions: - Regularly exposed to weather conditions; and
- Regularly required to lift and/or carry up to 50 pounds.
Licensing/Certification Requirements: - A valid California driver's license at a level appropriate to the equipment operated; and
- California Department of Health Services Grade II Water Distribution Operator Certification.
Minimum Qualifications: A combination of experience and education that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities may be qualifying.
Education: High school graduation or GED.
Experience: One (1) year of experience in construction and/or general maintenance work at a comparable level of responsibility with a focus on public contact.
Supplemental InformationPlease Note: Candidates deemed most qualified, as reflected in their application materials, will be invited to continue in the recruitment process. The prospective candidate must successfully complete a thorough background review, including being fingerprinted by the El Segundo Police Department. The resulting report of your conviction history, (if any), will be evaluated along with the other information received in connection with your application. Except as otherwise required by law, a criminal conviction will not necessarily disqualify you from the position. The nature, date, surrounding circumstances, and the relevance of the offense to the position applied for may, however, be considered.
Disaster Service Worker: In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, City of El Segundo Employees, in the event of a disaster, are considered disaster service workers and may be asked to respond accordingly. Probationary Period: All employees must successfully complete a 12-month probationary period in order to attain permanent status with the City of El Segundo.
The City of El Segundo is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to supporting Diversity Equity and Inclusion initiatives to build and sustain an environment that values diversity, welcomes opportunities to engage and understand others, and fosters a sense of belonging.
CITY EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION (CEA) Benefit Summary - Effective 5/17/2019 PERS Retirement : Tier I-2%@55 . Tier II-2%@60 for individuals employed by the City on or after 12/30/12 who are already PERS members. Tier I and II members single highest year coordinated with Social Security and Medicare. Employee required contribution is 8% of pensionable income. PERS 2%@62 for new employees/members hired on or after 1/1/13 have three year average coordinated with Social Security and Medicare and payment of 50% of normal cost (6.75%).
Social Security: The City matches employee’s Social Security contribution, which is 6.2% of your salary and is made on a pre-tax basis. The 2023Social Security income cap is $160,200.
Retiree Medical: City offers paid retiree medical insurance at same rate as active employees.
Medical Insurance : $1,600 per month for employee and dependents' medical insurance under PERS.
Educational Incentive : Up to $334.21 for B.A. if job doesn't require it. Must be approved by Department Head. Future employees hired on or after May 10, 2017 not eligible.
Optical/Dental/Life/AD&D : $135 per month City contribution. Employee & eligible dependents may be covered for optical and dental. $30,000 term life policy provided by City; employee can purchase additional self and dependent coverage at group rates. AD&D insurance policies provided for employees.
Flex Plan : Section 125 Plan, allows for payment of employee-paid insurance, medical treatment, and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars.
State Disability Insurance : Coverage provided through State Employment Development Department for short-term disability. Costs borne by union employees.
Long-Term Disability: City provides fully-paid LTD insurance. Continuance of 66 2/3% of first $9750 of employee's salary after a 60-day waiting period. Applies to non-job related occurrences.
Work Schedule: 9/80 with alternating Fridays off.
Holidays : 11 fixed paid holidays plus 1 day of personal leave/floating holiday per year.
Vacation Leave : 96 hours (1-5 years); 120 hours (6 - 10 years); 144 hours (11 - 15 years): 176 hours (16+ years). Leave can be used after 6 months of service. Annual cash conversion option.
Sick Leave : 8 hours per month. 100% payment for accrual over 600 hours and percentage of unused leave paid upon retirement or separation.
Bereavement Leave: Three (3) working days [one workweek where travel is 500 miles or more] for qualifying incident.
Tuition Reimbursement : Up to $1,750 per year for tuition and books.
Longevity Pay: Up to $66.84/mo for 5 yrs of service; Up to $133.68 for 10 yrs of service; Up to $200.53/mo for 15 yrs of service. Future employees hired on or after May 10, 2017 not eligible.
Uniform Allowance : Dollar amount varies for specific classes.
Other : Voluntary participation in Credit Union; Long-Term Care (premiums paid by employee); Mission Sqaure 457 Deferred Compensation Program; Payroll Direct Deposit.
Revised: 12/12; 2/13; 1/14; 2/15; 8/16; 5/17;5/19; 8/22
Closing Date/Time: 9/12/2024 5:00 PM Pacific
