Temporary Utility Worker

Concord CA

Description

The application deadline is 5:00 P.M. on Wednesday, April 28, 2021. To be considered for this position you MUST apply online at www.ccwater.com GENERAL JOB FUNCTION The application deadline is 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 28, 2021 or the first 150 qualified applications received, whichever comes first. PLEASE NOTE THAT SOCIAL DISTANCING AND SAFE PRACTICE PROCEDURES WILL BE ADHERED TO DURING EACH PHASE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS. Contra Costa Water District (CCWD) is an innovative leader in water management and provides employees with a fast-paced and stable work environment that encourages professional growth and development. Formed in 1936 to provide water for irrigation and industry, CCWD is now one of the largest urban water districts in California and a leader in drinking-water treatment technology and source water protection. CCWD delivers safe, clean water to 500,000 people in central and eastern Contra Costa County in Northern California. Our mission is to strategically provide a reliable supply of high-quality water at the lowest cost possible, in an environmentally responsible manner. We offer competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 457 & 401 deferred compensation plans, plus a great working environment! As a public agency employer in a relationship of responsibility and trust with our ratepayers and other constituents of the communities we serve, the Contra Costa Water District embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion within our core values. We recognize the strength and improved decision-making resulting from diverse staff participation in leadership, committees, and program/project administration. Accordingly, we strive to be a culturally diverse organization that recognizes, supports, and values the inclusion of diverse groups and views in all parts of the organization. This recruitment is to establish a hiring eligibility list of qualified candidates to fill future vacancies as a temporary Utility Worker. The list will be in effect for up to six months with possible extensions. Accordingly, candidates interested in employment with the Contra Costa Water District in the temporary Utility Worker classification for up to the next 12 months should complete the required application and supplemental questionnaire. Please be advised that temporary employees are employed on an hourly basis with no benefits other than paid sick leave. The actual number of hours that you may work is dependent upon the business needs of the District but will not exceed 6 months. There is no minimum number of hours that you will work. Under close supervision, performs a variety of unskilled, skilled and semi-skilled tasks required in the installation, repair and maintenance of facilities generally within the boundaries of the District. The duties of this classification involve work which is physical in nature and requires familiarity with general laborer tasks. Some independent judgment and initiative is required. A Utility Worker may be required to operate some types of mobile and general construction equipment and vehicles, may work alone or as a member of a crew. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES For a full description of examples of duties, please visit the following link: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS For a full description of minimum qualifications, please visit the following link: ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Possession of the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an invitation to the next step in the selection process. All candidate materials will be carefully evaluated and only those considered best qualified will be invited to the next step in the selection process; the written examination. Scores from the written exam will be blended with the scores from the application and supplemental question responses. Candidates scoring the highest on the blended score will be invited to participate in the next step. All candidates will be notified of their status via email by no later than Tuesday, May 4, 2021. The TENTATIVE Written Examination date is Monday, May 10, 2021. Candidates scoring the highest on the blended score from the written exam, application, and supplemental questions, will be invited to the next step, the performance exam and interview. The TENTATIVE Interview and Performance Examination date is Tuesday, May 18, 2021. The Contra Costa Water District (CCWD) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. A condition of employment for all CCWD positions includes successfully passing a Department of Justice Livescan fingerprint check and completion of the federal Employment Eligibility Verification Form I-9. Additionally, in compliance with federal law, CCWD participates in E-Verify. Per Chapter 8, Division 4 of Title 1 of the California State Government Code, public employees are declared to be "Disaster Service Workers." As such, District employees may be called upon to support the activities of the District during an emergency situation. Additionally, in compliance with federal law, CCWD participates in E-Verify. Applicants requesting reasonable accommodation during any phase of the examination process are instructed to contact Human Resources at 925-688-8002.