Job Details

Water Distribution Operator-in-Training/II/III (Multiple Vacancies)

City of Santa Cruz

$27.10 - $48.85 Hourly

$4,697.00 - $8,468.00 Monthly

Join our dynamic team as a Water Distribution Operator-in-Training, II, or III, and embark on a rewarding career with the City of Santa Cruz in water system management. The current vacancies are for Water Distribution Operator-in-Training/II/III in the Water Distribution Division with the Water Department. Under supervision, this position performs a variety of semi-skilled and skilled assignments in the construction, maintenance, and repair of City water distribution systems, streets and sidewalks; and performs related work as assigned. The Operator-in-Training position requires a high school diploma or tested equivalent, six months of manual labor experience, and a valid California Class C driver`s license at the time of hire. A Class A driver`s license will be required to obtain within 12 months of appointment. The Water Distribution Operator II and III positions require a D2, or D3 Water Distribution Operator certification issued by the State Water Resources Control Board, with additional experience required for the Level III position. For the complete job description and list of requirements, please refer to the posting on the City Jobs page at the link below. 

The City of Santa Cruz offers excellent benefits including CalPERS retirement, medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, long-term disability, an Employee Assistance Program, vacation time, sick time, and up to 11 paid holidays per year.  

Deadline to apply is Thursday, October 09, 2025 by 5:00 p.m.   

For a complete list of job requirements and to apply go to www.cityofsantacruz.com and click on Jobs. 

City of Santa Cruz Human Resources Department 

809 Center St., Room 6, Santa Cruz, CA  95060  

(831) 420-5040 

HR@santacruzca.gov 

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