Distribution System Operator III/IV

DSOIII:   Salary Range $70,137.60 - $94,660.80

DSO IV:  Salary Range $76,190.40 - $102,876.80

Fair Oaks Water District (FOWD) is committed to providing our community with an adequate and reliable supply of water, exceeding all drinking water standards, at the lowest reasonable cost. A full-time position offers a terrific team environment and excellent benefit package.

This is an open until filled recruitment for a position that the FOWD will fill at a DSO III or IV level.

The FOWD may schedule interviews to fill positions at any time during a continuous recruitment and may close a continuous recruitment without notice.

 General Job Description

Under supervision of the Operations or Maintenance Supervisor, this position performs a variety of tasks in the operations and maintenance functions of the FOWD; assists in the installation of water mains, meters, and related water distribution facilities; drives and operates heavy equipment and hydraulic and pneumatic tools; assists in service work which may include concrete work, landscaping, welding, and other related duties; assists in the maintenance of FOWD facilities and equipment.

Job Standards/Specifications

Any combination of training and experience may qualify if it would provide the skills, knowledge, and abilities to accomplish the requirements of the position.

Knowledge of:

• Basic principles used in the design of water systems.
• Water purification and requirements.
• Cross connection control laws and how they apply to the waterworks industry.
• Safety laws, rules, and regulations.
• Utility and paving construction.

Ability to:

• Add, subtract, multiply, divide; calculate decimals, ratios, percentages, and fractions and read a tape measure rapidly and accurately.
• Perform basic work assignments in the installation, maintenance, and repair of water service systems and meters.
• Perform skilled installation, servicing, repair of meters.
• Operate motor vehicles and power-driven equipment used in water service work.
• Deal tactfully and courteously with the public.
• Hear low tones or directions over loud noises.
• Follow oral and written directions.
• Effectively communicate verbally, in writing and electronically.

Full job descriptions at https://www.fowd.com/job-descriptions

HOW TO APPLY:

Applications and job descriptions may be obtained at http://www.fowd.com/employment or from the FOWD office located at 10326 Fair Oaks Blvd., Fair Oaks, CA 95628.  Resumes and cover letters are encouraged but will not be accepted in lieu of the application packet.  Application packets may be emailed to rsimon@fowd.com or mailed to the address above for consideration.

Only candidates chosen for an interview will be personally contacted. Any offer of employment will be contingent upon the candidate passing a background and reference check, and a pre-employment physical and drug test.

The FOWD is committed to continuously providing a workplace where equal employment opportunity is afforded to all people and where all employees are treated in a fair and reasonable manner – while understanding that it does not require a unique skill or particular talent for an employee to provide their best effort on behalf of the FOWD team.

Experience, Licenses and Certification

• All Candidates: Graduation from High School or Equivalent. Experience in general pipeline and related construction desired.
• DSOIII: California Water Distribution Operator Grade III Certificate. California Water Treatment Operator Grade I. Valid California motor vehicle operators commercial class A license or ability to obtain within two years of employment.
• DSOIV: California Water Distribution Operator Grade IV Certificate. California Water Treatment Operator Grade I. Valid California motor vehicle operators commercial class A license or ability to obtain within two years of employment.

About Fair Oaks Water District

The District The Fair Oaks Water District is a special district celebrating 100 years of service to its community of approximately 38,000 residents. The District purchases treated surface water from San Juan Water District and delivers it to approximately 14,000 residential and commercial connections. FOWD also owns and maintains six ground-water wells, 180 miles of pipeline, a 3 million-gallon water tank, a booster station, an administration building, and a facilities yard. The Fair Oaks Water District Management “Different backgrounds, different styles, diverse thinking, one goal, one mission and one team – united by trust, accountability and grace for each other and the people that we serve”

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