Distribution Operator I/II/ or III

Carmichael Water District | Carmichael, CA

Posted Date 7/08/2026
Description

HOW TO APPLY:

Submit a resume and a completed CWD application to hr@carmichaelwd.org. CWD application can be found at:
https://carmichaelwd.org/DocumentCenter/View/705/Employment-Application-PDF

Carmichael Water District is looking to fill one Distribution Operator I/II/ or III position. 

Reporting to the Distribution Superintendent, the Distribution Operator I/II/ and III  (non-exempt) perform a variety of unskilled to skilled labor and technical work in the construction and maintenance of pipelines and water services; construction work in the fabrication and assembly of utility water projects.

For the full job description, please follow the link below:
?  https://carmichaelwd.org/DocumentCenter/View/148/Distribution-Operator-1-PDF

SALARY: 

The annual salary range is:
Distribution Operator I - $54,715.23 - $61,843.60
Distribution Operator II - $85,271.68 - $96,380.96
Distribution Operator III - $96,563.17 - $109,143.22

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Equivalent to the completion of the 12th grade
  • Proof of good driving record as evidenced by freedom from multiple or serious traffic violations or accidents for at least two years' duration.

 

Distribution Operator I

  • Possess and maintain a SWRCB Grade D1 Certification within 12 months
  • Possess and maintain a SWRCB Grade D2 Certification within 24 months from date of hire.
  • Possess and maintain a State of California Class C driver’s license.
  • Possess and maintain a valid State of California Class B or Class A commercial driver’s license within 24 months from the date of hire

 

Distribution Operator II

  • Possess and maintain a SWRCB Grade D2 Certification.
  • One full-time year equivalent to a Distribution Operator 1 (DO1) with the Carmichael Water District.
  • Possess and maintain a State of California Class C driver’s license.
  • Possess and maintain a valid State of California Class B or Class A commercial driver’s license within 12 months from the date of hire

Distribution Operator III

  • Possess and maintain a SWRCB Grade D3 Certification.
  • Two full-time years of increasingly responsible experience working as a distribution operator, including one full-time year equivalent to a Distribution Operator 2 (DO2) with the Carmichael Water District.
  • Possess and maintain a valid State of California Class B or Class A commercial driver’s license.

 

BENEFITS:

The District pays for the benefits for employees and their eligible dependents.

CalPERS Medical: The District District will contribute monthly ninety-five percent (95%) of the average premium costs of an eligible employee’s elected medical coverage (employee only, employee + one dependent, or employee and 2+ dependents (family coverage)) from the following CalPERS Health Sacramento Area Region plans:  Blue Shield Access + HMO, Blue Shield Trio HMO, Kaiser Permanente, PERS Gold, and Western Health Advantage

Dental, Vision, EAP, Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance: Fully paid for employees and their eligible dependents.

Retirement: CalPERS defined benefit pension:

  • Classic members: 2% @ 55 benefit formula.
  • PEPRA (new) members: 2% @ 62 benefit formula.

Retiree Health Benefits: The District participates in the CalPERS retiree health program and contributes to retiree health for employees who retire from the District with at least 5 years of service and a minimum of 10 years credited service in CalPERS.  The District’s contribution toward post-retirement coverage for employees and their eligible dependents is based on the employees’ total credited years of qualifying service.

Annual Leave Accrual: Vacation: 12 days/year up to the 5th year with increases based on service time. Sick Leave: 12 days/year.

Job Category
Local Government
Career Level
Mid Level

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