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As of Aug 10, 2026, the average hourly pay for temporary cal water in the United States is $22.70, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.75 and $25.72 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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AspectTemporary Cal WaterCustomer Service Representative
CredentialsMay require basic utility or customer service experienceTypically requires customer service or communication skills, sometimes a high school diploma
Work EnvironmentUtility field, office, or customer sitesOffice or call center environment
Employer & IndustryUtility industry, water servicesVarious industries, including utilities, retail, and service sectors
Search & Comparison IntentTemporary utility roles, water industry jobsCustomer service roles, client interaction jobs

Temporary Cal Water positions focus on utility-related tasks within the water industry, often involving fieldwork or customer interaction. Customer Service Representatives handle client inquiries, billing, and support in office or call center settings. While both roles involve customer interaction, Temporary Cal Water roles are more specialized in utility services, making them distinct in credentials and work environment.

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Infographic showing various Temporary Cal Water job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 84% Full Time, 13% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 1% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 95% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $47,210 per year, or $22.7 per hour.

Temporary Water System Maintenance Worker

California Water Service Group

Los Altos, CA • On-site

$30.69 - $31.99/hr

Full-time, Temporary

Posted 2 days ago

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California Water Service

Job Description:

California Water Service Group (Cal Water) invites you to build a meaningful career with the third largest publicly traded water utility in the United States. Guided by our mission to be the leading provider of water and wastewater services, we are dedicated to improving the quality of life for the customers, communities, and employees we serve. Our culture is grounded in core values-integrity, quality, service, value, health and safety, respect and collaboration, and corporate citizenship-and is reflected in our recognition as a Top Workplace, a Great Place to Work, and a J.D. Power leader in customer satisfaction for multiple years. Join Cal Water and be part of a purpose driven organization where your work makes a lasting impact.
Under the oversight of a Supervisor or Foreman, the Temporary Water System Maintenance Worker assists in performing essential maintenance operations on drinking water infrastructure facilities. This includes repairs and maintenance to water mains, service lines, streets/sidewalks, and fire hydrants; repair and replacement of meters and meter boxes. Employee will also assist in service shut off/turn on and provide customer notification of such activities; can perform the general cleanup of grounds and facilities including painting, repairing, and maintaining Company owned or operated facilities. This position is located in Los Altos, CA.

Essential Functions:

  • Under direction, excavate and expose service/main leaks; isolate damage and assist in repairing or replacing assets

  • Assist in repairs and maintenance activities of meters, meter boxes, service lines, mains and wells

  • Assist flushing and performing maintenance on all necessary functions of mains; operate various hand and power tools in the completion of these activities

  • Assist in setting, replacing, and/or removing 1 " to 2" size meters

  • Assist in locating facilities; assist in valve operation

  • Under direction conduct all water discharges with Company's National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) policy including, but not limited to, implementation of Best Management Practices (BMPs), monitoring and recording all required data, and completing necessary paperwork related to all discharge events

  • Prepare and operate service truck(s) daily, the loading of needed materials and equipment, remove and dispose of debris, clean equipment and truck as needed

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

  • May take distribution system water samples as part of the repairs and maintenance to mains, services and fire hydrants

  • Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

  • A WSMW must be able to effectively communicate with their supervisor, co-workers and the public

  • Have the ability to perform basic mathematic functions to calculate figures; and have the ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operation and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and ability to write routine reports and correspondence

  • Must possess a High School diploma or equivalent, a valid California Class C Driver's license, and be insurable under the Company's policy

  • A WSMW must have a working knowledge of basic features of word processing programs (e.g., Microsoft Word) and electronic mail processing programs (e.g., Microsoft Outlook)

  • Employee must be able to work with supervision and respond appropriately to direction, feedback, evaluation, coaching, counseling, and/or discipline

Salary Range:

Step 1 - $30.69

Step 2 - $31.99 (6 months)

Step 3 - $33.17 (12 months)

Step 4 - ($35.05 (18 months)

Deadline to submit resume is Friday, August 21, 2026.


The Equal Opportunity Policy of the Company is based upon the philosophy that all people should be treated fairly and with dignity. California Water Service, Hawaii Water Service, New Mexico Water Serviceand Washington Water Servicedo not discriminate against any applicant or employee because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other protected class. The Company makes all employment decisions in a non-discriminatory manner. EOE, VET, DISABILITIES.

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