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Maintenance Worker III - Water/Wastewater

San Bernardino County

·

Sep 19, 2026

Salary
$62k – $86k/yr
Location
Throughout San Bernardino County, CA, CA, US
Type
Full-time
Department
Operations
Source
GovernmentJobs

Description

Applications will be received until a sufficient number of applications are received. Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible to ensure consideration as recruitment may close at any time. 


Recruitment Bonus - Newly hired employees from this recruitment may be eligible to receive bonus payments of $2,000 ($1000 upon hire and $1000 upon completion of 2080 service hours.)

Referral Bonus - Current employees in a regular position who refer a qualified candidate for this recruitment may be eligible to receive bonus payments of $750 per referral 
($250 upon hire, $500 upon new employee completing 2,080 hours)*

San Bernardino County's Department of Public Works, Special Districts - Water and Sanitation Division is recruiting for Maintenance Workers III who act as lead workers for the operations and maintenance of water treatment, water distribution and wastewater collection systems and related facilities, and provide functional supervision to subordinate maintenance workers. Maintenance Workers are required to perform their duties in all weather conditions, and at any work site; work sites are located throughout the County, including high/low deserts, mountains, and valleys. For more detailed information refer to the Maintenance Worker III job description.

The Special Districts Division provides cost-effective services to 100+ unincorporated areas throughout San Bernardino County. Services are provided with a commitment to safety, quality, and focus on customer satisfaction. 

EXCELLENT BENEFITS

To review job-specific benefits, refer to: Summary of Benefits and the Water and Sanitation MOU

The County also offers an alternative Modified Benefits Option (MBO) that provides a wage differential.


CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Working Conditions: Applicants must be able to perform heavy manual labor and work outdoors in varying weather conditions; work in desert and mountainous areas, remote locations, and other locations as needed; have the ability to drive in all weather conditions; and work weekends and holidays, and respond to emergency calls as needed. Must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and have the ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, bend over, and crawl for extended periods in the performance of job duties for this position.

Health and Physical: Persons seeking appointment to this class must meet the health and physical condition standards deemed necessary and proper for performance of the duties established by the San Bernardino County Special Districts Department.

Certification: Some facilities require the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) Water Distribution Operator Grade D4 certification. Additional compensation may be available for employees possessing certifications at a higher level than required for the assigned site, and/or for specialized industry-specific certifications.  Must possess and maintain CA SWRBC D3 (or higher) certification.

License: Must obtain and maintain a CA Class A unrestricted driver license with tanker endorsement within 24 months of Maintenance Worker series employment, or be terminated. Subject to DOT random testing requirements.

Travel: A valid California Class C Driver License is required to carry out the essential job-related functions of this position.

Assignment: Employees on call must respond by phone within 30 minutes. Employees may be assigned to one region, but are expected to work any site located throughout the County, to meet the Department's needs. Incumbents are required to be available on-call evenings, weekends, and holidays, as needed. Sites/locations encompass the mountains, the deserts, and the valleys.

Sponsorship: Please note that San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.
Must meet the following Certification, Experience, AND License requirements:

Certifications: Must possess a current CA SWRCB Water Distribution Operator Grade D3.
     --AND--
A current CA SWRCB T2 Water Treatment certification. 

Experience:
Must possess three (3) years of recent experience (within the last five years) in the maintenance and repair, or inspection, of water/wastewater equipment and machinery.

License:
 Must possess a valid CA Class "C" driver license.

 Copy of required certificates must be attached to the application.

The ideal candidate will possess a valid California Class A unrestricted driver’s license with tanker and hazardous materials endorsements, as well as SWRCB Water Distribution Operator Grade D4 or Water Treatment Operator Grade T3 certifications. The ideal candidate will also have lead worker experience in the water or wastewater industry.

Application Procedure: Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by the filing deadline. Applications will be accepted until further notice; recruitment may close at any time once sufficient applications are received. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaires.

There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in the Application and the Supplemental Questionnaire. You are encouraged to include detailed descriptions of your qualifying experience and skills, as only the most highly qualified applicants will be referred to the Department.

To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the posted filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline.  Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email.  We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note: if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.  

All communications regarding the selection process will be via email. Applicants are encouraged to check their e-mails frequently to obtain any correspondence associated with this recruitment. Please be sure the email provided on this application is always current; it is your responsibility to update your personal information.  Update your Spam, Junk, Bulk and Firewall settings as needed to ensure that you receive all information pertaining to this recruitment.

EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants.

ADA Accommodation:
If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.

Veterans’ Preference: 
Eligible veterans and their spouses or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the Veterans' Preference Policy.

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