Utilities Technician Jobs

The Position

• The hiring department will consider the Promotional Eligibility List prior to considering candidates on the Open Eligibility List.
• The Promotional Eligibility List will be comprised of current City employees (full or part-time) who meet the minimum qualifications and successfully complete any required selection processes.
• The Open Eligibility List will consist of external applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and successfully complete any required selection processes.
• Separate Promotional and Open (external) Eligibility Lists will be established.

The Ontario Municipal Utilities Company

The Utilities Operations Department within the Ontario Municipal Utility Company includes the Operations Division which is responsible for water distribution operation, maintenance and repair, customer service/meter reading, wastewater collection system operation, maintenance, and repair, and new construction. These activities play a vital role in ensuring that the water system is operated and maintained to meet our residents and businesses water needs and that the sewer collection system is maintained to prevent sewer overflows. The Municipal Utility Company provides affordable, high-quality drinking water that meets all Federal, State, and local requirements.

The City of Ontario serves more than 13 billion gallons of water annually to the City's 190,000- plus residents and 6,000-plus businesses through the operation and maintenance of 17 active groundwater wells, 600 miles of potable and recycled water pipelines, and 12 water reservoirs that store 75 million gallons of water. Approximately 80% of Ontario's drinking water comes from local groundwater sources, including groundwater rights pumped from Ontario's wells and two water treatment plants operated by the Chino Basin Desalter Authority (CDA). The remaining 20% of Ontario's drinking water is imported surface water supplied through the State Water Project and treated at the Agua de Lejos Treatment Plant before it is delivered to the City for use. Recycled water is provided for non-potable uses such as irrigation, agricultural use, and some industrial applications. During the past five years, more than 400 recycled water service connections have been completed, supplying nearly 10% of Ontario's total water demand.

The City of Ontario

The City of Ontario is a dynamic leading community in the Inland Empire with a variety of fulltime and part-time employment and volunteer opportunities. Ontario enjoys the reputation of being a progressive City which provides solid leadership to its citizens and to the business community. The City provides a full range of services to the community including: Police, Fire, Management Services, Community Life & Culture, Community Development, Economic Development, Public Works, Financial Services and the Ontario Municipal Utilities Company. The City's team is staffed with approximately 1,400 full-time and 250 part-time diverse and talented employees who work to support a common goal of providing excellent service to the community.

We invite you to learn more about the City of Ontario by reviewing the City's website including the City’s 2023 State of the City Address to learn more about the exciting opportunities this position will play in the vital growth of the City in becoming the Premier Community of the Inland Empire!

We invite you to learn more about the City of Ontario by reviewing the City's website. A few useful links are also listed below:

Approach to Public Service (Download PDF reader) (Core values for City of Ontario employees)
Downtown Ontario (What to do in Downtown Ontario)
The Ontario Plan (The City's Comprehensive Business Plan for Development)
OntarioCityEmployees.org (Information about City of Ontario employee benefit plans)

Examples of Essential Functions

The essential functions typically performed by the Utilities Technician include the following:

• Operates and repairs gate valves.
• Prepares daily activity reports.
• Drives and operates vactor truck.
• Performs fire hydrant pressure surveys.
• Locates underground utilities.
• Performs repairs on water mains, water services, sewer mains, and fire hydrants.
• Maintains and updates atlases.
• Sets up traffic control and diversions.
• Operates backhoe, jack hammer, and pipe threader.
• Leads a crew in the installation and repair of water and wastewater lines, meters, hydrants, pumps, and lift stations.

Qualification Guidelines

Education

High school diploma or recognized equivalent.

Experience

Two years working with water distribution and/or wastewater collection equipment and tools (this does not include basic landscape irrigation). Note: One year of required experience may be substituted by possession (at time of application) of a current and valid certification as either a Water Distribution Operator Grade 1 (or higher); Water Treatment Operator Grade 1 (or higher); or CWEA Collection System Maintenance Grade 1 (or higher). A copy of your certification must be attached to your application.

Licenses

Valid Class C California driver's license and an acceptable driving record at time of appointment and throughout employment. Ability to obtain a valid Class A California driver's license with Tanker Endorsement prior to the end of the probationary period (6 months).

Certification

Must obtain Water Distribution Operator Grade 1 or Collection System Maintenance Grade 1 certification prior to end of probationary period (6 months).

Supplemental Information

How to Apply

Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" link at the top of this announcement. If this is the first time applying for a position using governmentjobs.com you will be prompted to create a new user account, otherwise log in with your user name and password. Your application and responses to any supplemental questions will be used to evaluate your qualifications for this position. It is suggested that your application include the following:

• List all periods of employment for at least the past 10 years, beginning with your most recent or present employer (including, if applicable, all employment with the City of Ontario).
• Separately list each position held, including different positions with the same employer.
• List any relevant experience and education that demonstrates that you qualify for the position.

A resume may be attached to your application but will not substitute for the proper completion of your application. Applications that are not properly completed may be rejected.

Supplemental Question

To complete your application for this position you will be prompted to respond to supplemental questions. This information will be used as part of the application screening and selection process and is designed to help you present your qualifications for this position. This may include a selection step in which your application and supplemental questions are reviewed and scored by a panel of raters familiar with this position.

Incomplete responses, false statements, omission, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Your responses should be consistent with the information provided on your application. Please provide succinct, concise, descriptive, and detailed information for each question. If you have no experience, write "no experience" for the appropriate question.

Email Notices

Email is the primary way that the Human Resources or Hiring Department will communicate with you. Please check your email account (including the SPAM folder) on a regular basis for any emails related to the application or selection process. Emails from the city of Ontario will come from "@ontarioca.gov" or "governmentjobs.com." If you change your email address after submitting your application please visit governmentjobs.com and update your profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

If you have any additional questions regarding the application process, please refer to our Frequently Asked Questions page.

The City of Ontario values the health and wellness of our employees and their families. We understand benefits are an important part of your total compensation and we take pride in offering a comprehensive benefit package. Please check out our excellent benefit packages here www.ontariocityemployees.org.

Employees in this classification are represented by the American Federal of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME).