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Regional Utility Worker

Salary Range
£45,363 - £62,573
£3,780 - £5,214 / mo

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Location Base
San Mateo, CA
Tier-1 UK Economic Zone
Est. Take-Home Pay
68% - 74% (After PAYE & NI)
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1.0 GBP ≈ $1.28 USD Living Standard
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Position Overview & Specifications

Regional Utility Worker

California Water Service
California Water Service

Job Description:

SUMMARY:
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. This position is located in San Mateo, CA.

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.

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: $37.89 - $43.46

Deadline to submit resume is Monday, February 27, 2023.

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 Service and Washington Water Service do 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.

To apply, please visit: https://calwatergroup.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/CWSG/job/San-Mateo-CA/Regional-Utility-Worker_R1501

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Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process

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Application & Resume Screening

Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.

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Technical & Competency Interviews

Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.

3

Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation

Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.

4

Onboarding & Corporate Integration

Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.

United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide

Corridor Intelligence

Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:

🇬🇧 Skilled Worker Visa (Tier 2)

Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.

🏛️ Settlement (ILR) Pathway

Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.

⚖️ Official regulatory reference: UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) & Home Office Sponsor Register.

Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Energy & Utilities

Recruitment Insights

Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Regional Utility Worker roles across California Water Service's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:

1. Domain Competency

Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Energy & Utilities.

2. Behavioral & Leadership

STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.

3. Compensation Alignment

Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £45,363 - £62,573 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.

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