Senior Water Distribution/Production Operator - City of Fresno

Employment Type

Full-Time

Monthly Salary Range

$7,530-$9,154 per month

Keep Fresno’s water flowing strong - step into a leadership role that makes a real impact.

As a Senior Water Distribution/Production Operator, you’ll guide skilled crews, tackle major construction and maintenance projects, and help ensure the safe, reliable delivery of potable and groundwater across the city. Ready to grow your career? Apply now!

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Lead and coordinate crews on construction, maintenance, and repair projects.
• Install, maintain, and repair water lines, valves, hydrants, meters, and pumps.
• Operate and service light and heavy equipment.
• Monitor and adjust water distribution and groundwater production systems.
• Conduct field inspections and collect water samples.
• Locate leaks, perform emergency repairs, and set up traffic control.
• Read, interpret, and update maps, plans, and blueprints.
• Maintain accurate logs, records, inventories, and work orders.
• Address public inquiries and ensure safe, efficient project execution.
• Perform related duties as assigned. Duties and schedules may vary by assignment, please inquire about specific duties and/or schedules if called upon for an interview.
• Incumbents may be required to work any shift; overtime, nights, weekends, and holidays as needed. Explore the job specification for additional position details.

The current vacancy exists in the Public Utilities Department, Water Division. Immediate and future vacancies will be filled from this eligible list for a period of three (3) months from the date the eligible list is created, with the option of extending that period. If the examination process is suspended for this recruitment, the eligible list may be limited to three (3) months.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that are necessary to safely, effectively, and efficiently perform the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation.

This classification’s physical demands involve heavy work exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally with assistance, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Additionally, the following physical demands may be required: balancing, climbing, crawling, crouching, feeling, manual dexterity, grasping, handling, hearing, kneeling, lifting, mental acuity, pulling, pushing, reaching, repetitive motion, standing, stooping, talking, visual acuity, walking.

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications on or before the posted filing deadline in order to qualify for the examination and does not assure a place on the eligible list.

Possession of a High School Diploma or equivalent GED completion.

AND

Three (3) years of full-time work experience in the testing, cleaning, maintenance, inspection, repair, installation, replacement, construction, distribution and operation of water systems.

AND

A valid Water Distribution Operator Certificate Grade D3, issued by the California State Water Resources Control Board is required at the time of application and must be maintained throughout the entire term of employment in this classification.

AND

A valid Class C California Driver’s License is required at the time of application and must be maintained throughout the entire term of employment in this classification. Applicants must provide proof of a valid driver's license and Water Distribution Operator Certificate Grade D3.

Applications submitted without the required documents attached will be rejected.

Preferred Qualifications

Additional Requirements:

• The selected eligible candidates certified will be required to successfully pass a department interview and a Department of Justice fingerprint prior to employment with the City of Fresno.
• Depending on assignment area: 1) may be required to obtain and maintain a valid Commercial Class "A" or "B" California Driver's License with appropriate endorsements for the entire term of employment in this classification within twelve (12) months of assignment, 2) may be required to obtain and maintain a valid Backflow Certificate by the California State Water Resources Control Board throughout the entire term of employment in this classification.

How to Apply

• Please visit www.fresno.gov/jobs to apply. ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS AND MATERIALS ARE ACCEPTED and must be submitted by midnight on the closing deadline, or they will not be accepted for any reason.
• Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed employment application.
• ALL CORRESPONDENCE regarding this recruitment and exam process will be sent via e-mail.  All applicants will acknowledge such understanding when they complete their on-line application.  Verify we have your correct e-mail address before you submit your application. It is an applicant's responsibility to check their email frequently to ensure they receive all pertinent communication from the Personnel Services Department on a timely basis.
• It is an applicant's responsibility to check their email account and to ensure it is set up to accept emails from the City of Fresno. Dependent upon your settings, notices from the City of Fresno may be directed to the junk mail or spam folders.  It is the applicant's responsibility to check these folders as well.

For other City of Fresno employment opportunities, please view our Careers Homepage. Effective April 1st, 2026, the City of Fresno is transitioning to a new recruitment system, NEOGOV. An account in the new system will be required to apply for the City of Fresno job opportunities after this date. If you have recruitment questions, please call our office at 559-621-6950. Our office is located at 2600 Fresno Street, Room 1030, Fresno, CA 93721.

• Healthcare Plan
• Life Insurance
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Retirement Plans
• Paid Time Off