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Do workers at California Water Service get paid breaks?

Yes. Most people get paid breaks.
67% of people say they get paid breaks.
Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and July 2026.

Does California Water Service pay people when they’re sick?

Yes. Most people get paid when they’re sick.
100% of people say they would get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and July 2026.

At California Water Service, are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?

Sick days and vacation days are separate paid time off.
83% of people say they don’t have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and July 2026.

Is the health insurance from California Water Service affordable enough for their workers?

Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
100% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and July 2026.

Do people get paid time off at California Water Service?

Most people get paid time off work.
100% of people say they get paid time off.
Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and July 2026.

How easy is it to get time off at California Water Service?

Most people find it easy to get time off.
100% of people report it’s easy to get time off.
Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and July 2026.

How easy is it to take sick days at California Water Service?

Most people find it easy to take sick days.
100% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and July 2026.

Do people at California Water Service feel treated with respect by their managers?

Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
80% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and July 2026.

Do people at California Water Service get to take their breaks without interruption?

Most people get breaks without interruption.
100% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.
Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and July 2026.

Is it stressful to work at California Water Service?

Most people don’t feel stressed out here.
33% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.
Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and July 2026.

Do people at California Water Service enjoy their jobs?

Most people enjoy their job.
83% of people report they enjoy their job.
Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and July 2026.

Do people at California Water Service recommend working with their team?

Most people recommend working with their team.
83% of people report that they would recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and July 2026.

Do people get enough training when they start at California Water Service?

Most people got enough training when they started.
67% of people report they got enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and July 2026.

Do people get support to advance at California Water Service?

Most people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 100% of people report being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and July 2026.

Do people think California Water Service’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?

Some people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
60% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and July 2026.

Do workers feel well informed about how California Water Service is doing?

Most people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
83% of people feel that they are kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and July 2026.
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Utility Worker

California Water Service Company

San Mateo, CA • On-site

$42.01 - $43.04/hr

Other

This job post has expired today. Applications are no longer accepted.

California Water Service rating

9.6

Company rating: 9.6 out of 10

Based on 6 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

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.
The Utility Worker (UW) performs relief work under various field operations classifications.
In addition, a Utility Worker fulfills various aspects of maintenance operations. This includes, change, clean and replace meters, and meter boxes, assist in repair and perform maintenance on water mains, service lines, street/sidewalks, and fire hydrants; clean and paint station/treatment plant equipment and appurtenances.

Essential Functions:

  • Performs relief work under various field operations classifications.
  • Change and replace 5/8" thru 1" size meters and meter box lids and covers.
  • Clean out 5/8" through 1" size meter box.
  • Assist to flush and perform maintenance on all necessary functions of mains, which includes operation system valves.
  • Assist in setting, replacing, or removing 1-1/2" and 2" size meters.
  • Notify for shutdowns.
  • General maintenance of company's facilities.
  • Collect water samples to a minor extent.

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Adjust or replace meter boxes as necessary
  • Performs work on assigned work location
  • Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

  • A UW 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, possess a valid California Class C Driver's license, and be insurable under the Company's policy
  • A UW 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 without supervision and respond appropriately to feedback, evaluation, coaching, counseling, and/or discipline
  • The job entails an understanding and knowledge of water quality specifications for chlorine content, pH, water temperature, other essential water quality parameters, as well as National Pollutant Discharge Elimination Systems (NPDES) rules and regulations
  • California State Water Distribution Operator II certification is required

Salary Range (With D2 Certification):

Step 1 - $42.01

Step 2 - $43.04 - (6 months)

Step 3 - $44.13 - (12 months)

Step 4 - $48.23 - (18 months)

Deadline to submit resume is Thursday, August 20, 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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