City of Susanville: Utility Service Technician
ABOUT THE POSITION:
Under the direction of the Water Utility
Supervisor or the Gas Utility Supervisor, the Utility Services Technician performs a variety of functions within the Public Works
Department, including reading meters, infrastructure inspection and maintenance, turning utility services on and off, traffic control set up and flagging in the following areas: streets, water, gas, airport, geothermal, and other public works related functions.
To review this position’s full job description,
please visit the Human Resources page on the city’s website:
www.cityofsusanville.net/rooptown/Human-Resources
QUALIFICATIONS:
Preferred qualifications:
Completion of formal or information education sufficient to assure the
ability to read and write at a level required for successful job
performance.
Two (2) years increasingly responsible experience executing general
knowledge of meter reading techniques; operations of water,
geothermal, gas streets and the skills to operate heavy equipment.
Licenses/Certificates:
Must have a valid California Driver’s license and/or be able to acquire a
Class A certification within twelve (12) months.
Completion of a Competent Person Training Class or be able to obtain
upon hire.
Salary & Benefits:
The current annual salary for the Utility Service Technician is $38,096-$53,637 plus an excellent benefits package which includes, but is not limited to education/certification incentive program, merit program, 9/80 work schedule, and city paid State Disability
Insurance (SDI). Placement within this range is dependent on qualifications. With proper training, this position is eligible for additional compensation for standby duties and overtime.
The City provides the following benefits:
General Leave:
Vacation: 12 days of paid vacation leave during year one, increasing to 15 days in year two and increasing based on years of service thereafter
Sick Leave: 12 days of paid sick leave per year
Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance:
The City of Susanville offers excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance. Employee currently pays $30 per month and receives medical, dental, and vision coverage for employee, spouse, and eligible dependents. Medical insurance is currently a 90/10 plan, with annual deductible of $150 (individual) and $450 (family), annual maximum out of pocket is $3,000 (individual) and $6,000 (family).
Retirement:
The City participates in the California Public Employees’
Retirement System (CalPERS). For legacy members, the benefit level is
3% @60, employee share is 8%, paid by employees. For new members,
the benefit level is 2% @62 , employee share is 6.75%, paid by the
employee.
Holidays: 13 paid holidays per year and 1 floating holiday
IRS Section 125 Flexible Benefit Plan available
$50,000 Life Insurance policy
APPLICATIONS DUE:
November 25, 2024 BY 4:00 P.M.
Interviews will be held December 3, 2024
To be considered for this opportunity, applicants must submit a cover letter, resume and City Standard Application via email to [email protected] or applicants can be mailed or dropped off to the following address:
City of Susanville
66 N. Lassen Street
Susanville, CA 96130.
Applications can be submitted via email to [email protected]. Standard applications can be found on the human resources page of the city’s website
