Share Email Opening Title Facilities Locator   Description HOURLY PAY: $39.09 - $47.51 Hourly JOB SUMMARY: Under the supervision of the Facilities Supervisor, performs facilities location, leak detection and continuity tests on District's underground services, mains and appurtenances. As a condition of employment, this position is required to standby and work as an emergency crew (duty) person on a rotating basis covering nights, holidays and weekends. Applies all standard safety practices. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 1. Performs and prioritizes a variety of location and leak detection activities on distribution and transmission mains, fire hydrants, fire and meter services, cathodic protection stations and test sites and all other District appurtenances. 2. Operates a computer to input, receive, process and obtain data on all underground locations for utility companies, private contractors and other public agencies. Assists with maintaining DigAlert ticket audits and daily activity logs per the District’s retention policy. 3. Reads and interprets District maps, as-built drawings and geographic information system (GIS) web-based mapping. 4. Performs hard physical labor in a variety of construction and maintenance activities, such as installing and repairing water services, mains, valves and performs grounds maintenance at all District facilities. 5. Operates construction equipment such as soil compactors, pneumatic tools, compressors, dump trucks, pickups and crew trucks. 6. Assists with water distribution related tasks such as emergency and scheduled shutdowns, including notifying customers and other affected parties and/or agencies and ensuring District compliance with its National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit. Investigates, troubleshoots and reports leaks in the water distribution system. 7. Standby and work as an emergency crew (duty) person on a rotating basis covering nights, holidays and weekends. Emergency crew personnel are required to be able to report to the District’s headquarters facility within 45 minutes. Employees on standby may not consume alcoholic beverages or be under the influence of controlled substances, as described in the District’s Personnel Policies Manual. 8. Ensures safe work conditions by following District safety guidelines and safety-related directives, including but not limited to, using personal protective equipment as directed, operating District vehicles and equipment in a safe manner, and following District safety policies outlined in the Safe Work Practices manual. 9. Performs related work as assigned.   Position Requirements QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school. Experience in construction and/or maintenance in a water or sewer utility is desirable. Experience using electronic location and leak detection equipment is desirable. 2. Knowledge of water industry construction standards and GIS mapping; theory, methods and equipment used in locating facilities and performing leak detection; DigAlert notification processes; and California Government Code 4216. 3. Must have a valid California driver's license and must be acceptable to the District's automotive liability insurance carrier. 4. Must communicate clearly and concisely, establish and maintain effective working relations with other personnel and promote good relations with the public. 5. Must possess a Water Distribution Operator D1 certification (or higher) administered by the California Drinking Water Certification program or obtain the required certification within one year of starting work in this position. 6. Must pass annual fit testing for an air-purifying respirator.   Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time   Salary Range $39.09 - $47.51 Hourly [$81,301 - $98,821 Annually]   Close Date   Number of Openings 1   Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt   About the Organization The Vista Irrigation District was formed in 1923 to provide water to the community of Vista. The District also supplies water to portions of the cities of Escondido, Oceanside, San Marcos and some unincorporated areas of San Diego County. Located seven miles from the Pacific Ocean in northern San Diego County, Vista is the "climatic wonderland of the United States" with an average daily temperature of 74 degrees. Rolling hills and a pleasant rural surrounding, combined with relatively affordable housing prices and a strong community, make Vista an ideal place to live and work. Vista has been recognized in a national publication as being one of the '50 fabulous places to raise a family'. The District supplies potable water to over 28,879 customers in a 21,152-acre service area with a population of over 134,588 people. The District receives local water from Lake Henshaw, which it owns, imported water from Northern California and the Colorado River via the San Diego County Water Authority (Water Authority) and the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California and desalinated seawater from the Claude 'Bud' Lewis Carlsbad Desalination Plant via the Water Authority. The District currently employs 87 people. The Vista Irrigation District is 'an equal opportunity employer' and will consider reasonably accommodating qualified disabled persons. Reasonable accommodations can include, but are not limited to, changing job duties, changing the work shifts, accommodating schedules, relocating the work area, and providing mechanical or electrical aids. The provisions of this announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract, and any provisions contained herein may be modified or revoked without notice.   EOE Statement The Vista Irrigation District is an equal opportunity employer and will consider reasonably accommodating qualified disabled persons. Reasonable accommodations can include, but are not limited to, changing job duties, changing the work shifts, accommodating schedules, relocating the work area, and providing mechanical or electrical aids. The provisions of this announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract, and any provisions contained herein may be modified or revoked without notice.   This position is currently not accepting applications. To search for an open position, please go to http://VISTAIRRIGATIONDISTRICT.appone.com WE ALSO RECOMMEND Other Jobs Within Same Category -- None found -- Other Jobs Within 60 Miles -- None found --

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