Job Type: Full Time
Position: The Truckee Donner Public Utility District (Truckee Donner PUD) is looking to fill the position of Water Service Technician  or a Tech-in-Training position depending on experience.

Under direction of the assigned supervisor, constructs, operates, repairs and maintains the water systems within the District that are within the scope of their training and certification.

Please see our website for a full job description of essential duties and qualifications.

Service Technician  or a Tech-in-Training position depending on experience.
Under direction of the assigned supervisor, constructs, operates, repairs and maintains the water systems within the District that are within the scope of their training and certification.

Please see our website for a full job description of essential duties and qualifications.

Truckee Donner PUD
Truckee Donner PUD is a not-for-profit, community owned utility governed by locally elected Board of Directors. Headquartered in historic Truckee, CA, in the incomparably beautiful Lake Tahoe Region, the Truckee Donner PUD is one of the most stable and progressive utility districts anywhere. With roots dating to
1927, the Truckee Donner PUD provides sustainable, reliable, and high-quality water and electric services to over 13,000 electric customers and over 12,500 water customers in greater Truckee, a service area of 45.5 square miles.

Mission: To provide reliable, high quality water and electrical power services while meeting customer demand, and to manage District resources in a safe, open, responsible, environmentally sound manner at the lowest practical cost. See About Us for additional details.

Minimum Qualifications:
Below are a list of requirements that represents the knowledge, skill or ability required for this position:

Water Service Technician in Training:
 High school diploma or equivalent
 Some knowledge of water systems and construction principles is desired.
 Some experience driving and operating vehicles and heavy equipment is desired.
 Basic knowledge of use of tools and equipment used in water systems is desired.
 Ability to follow directions and work with other personnel as assigned.
 Ability to learn the knowledge of principles and practices of water systems operations and water facilities, including production, transmission and distribution.
 Ability to effectively read and follow operations and safety manuals.
 Ability to communicate and work effectively with customers and other co-workers with clarity and tact.
 Must successfully complete the District’s Water Department Service Training and Certification program within 3 years of hire.
 Valid Class A CDL driver's license or ability to obtain within six months of hire.
 Must comply with the District’s residency requirement by the completion of training program.

Water Service Technician:
Includes the above listed qualifications and the following:
 3 years water system/utility experience

 Considerable knowledge of water system facilities including production, transmission, and distribution systems
 Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of water system operations, maintenance, repair, construction standards and practices
 Must possess a California Department of Health Services Water Treatment Operator Grade I (TI) certificate and a Distribution Operator Grade 3 (D3) certificate

Benefits:
Low monthly medical/dental premium rate, coverage starts at time of hire
Paid Time Off – 40 hours in bank at time of hire and accrual at 10 days a year, increasing with tenure.

10 Paid Holidays
1 Floating Holiday
12 Annual Sick Days
CalPERS Retirement
And More!

APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCEDURE
Application screening will be part of the selection process. Based on the application screening, those candidates with the most relevant qualifications will be invited to interview.

Qualified and interested applicants are encouraged to complete and submit a District Employment Application (available at www.tdpud.org) via email at hr@tdpud.org. Application deadline is February 24, 2023.