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Posting Date: September 22, 2026
Title of Position: Water Utility Water
System Name: Rancho Pauma Mutual Water Company
Contact Name: Amber Adams
E-mail Address: amberadams@ranchopaumamwc.com
Job Description:
Located at the base of Palomar Mountain, Rancho Pauma Mutual Water Company is a mutual water company in Pauma Valley, CA, that provides drinking and agricultural groundwater to our customers. We are a small but mighty professional water company, and our goal is to provide safe, clean drinking water to our customers and make Rancho Pauma Mutual Water Company a wonderful place to work.
Rancho Pauma Mutual Water Company is hiring a Water Utility Worker. We are a small but efficient Water Company and seek to hire operators who are team players. The Company is looking for operators who are willing to cross-train and complement our hard-working team.
Under general supervision, performs a variety of semi-skilled to skilled heavy manual work, alone or as a member of a crew, in the construction, maintenance, and repair of water distribution and treatment systems or related utility functions.
This position requires working on standby on a rotational basis and reporting to work on a callback basis as needed within a designated time frame.
This is a non-exempt, hourly position that works in direct contact with the Utility Department Supervisor and the general public in the scope of his or her duties.
Interested candidates should have the following:
SWRCB Water Treatment Operator Grade 1 Certification
SWRCB Water Distribution Operator Grade 1 Certification
Possession of a valid Class C driver’s license
For a full job description, please visit our website: www.ranchopaumamwc.com
Posting Date: September 22, 2026
Title of Position: GIS Analyst
System Name: Sacramento Suburban Water District
Contact Name: Chalyn Ferguson
E-mail Address: cferguson@sswd.org
Job Description:
The GIS Analyst is responsible for performing a full range of assigned duties, which include:
Designing, programming, testing, and maintaining the District’s Geographical Information System (GIS); creating and maintaining databases, and producing a variety of maps and graphical presentations by manual and automated means.
Overseeing the District’s GIS platform, including maintaining updated water and land facilities; performing quality control on data download processes; and manipulating data from outside sources for use in the GIS.
Analyzing data and preparing associated reports/maps for use by appropriate departments.
Recommending and assisting in the implementation of GIS goals and objectives, establishing schedules and methods related to the use of AutoCAD and GIS standards.
Managing the GIS division budget, including preparation and administration; preparing cost estimates; submitting justifications for staffing, equipment, and supplies; monitoring and controlling expenditures.
Preparing requests for proposals (RFPs) for GIS services/products and assisting with the selection of outside vendors and consultants; providing oversight and direction to outside vendors and consultants and monitoring their performance.
Planning, prioritizing, assigning, supervising, and ensuring the accuracy of the work of staff involved in duties supporting the District’s GIS system.
Hourly Pay: $48.06 – $60.06 (DOE)
Posting Date: September 22, 2026
Title of Position: Water Distribution and Treatment Operator
System Name: O Connor Tract Co-operative Water Company
Contact Name: Judy Windt
E-mail Address: oconnorwater@gmail.com
Job Description:
The O’Connor Tract Co-Operative Water Company is a small, member-owned co-operative water company supplying well water to 350 connections and to 3,000 residents in portions of Menlo Park and East Palo Alto. The well water is only treated to remove manganese.
We are looking to hire a water operator with both a D2 and a T2 license. While a T2 treatment operator license is preferred, T1 operators are encouraged to apply if you’re willing to get your T2 license within 2 years.
The successful candidate will fit one of these two job descriptions:
1. Someone willing to work part-time initially from 18 to 24 hours a week, but who is also interested in the prospect of three-quarters or full-time work in a few years, or
2. Someone willing to work only part-time from 18 to 24 hours a week.
Part-time hours can be scheduled around another part-time job, but at least some of the hours need to be during weekday business hours.
As a distribution operator, you will work alongside the chief water operator, learn the systems, and, depending on the profile above, work towards taking over responsibilities and leadership for the Company’s operations once the current chief operator retires. As a treatment operator, you’ll receive training from the current treatment operator to manage the treatment plant.
You will also need to be available off hours in the case of emergencies. O’Connor Water pays time and a half for emergencies (primarily leaks) that require off-hours troubleshooting and po.
Posting Date: September 18, 2026
Title of Position: Water Treatment Operator or Operator Trainee
System Name: Atascadero Mutual Water Company
Contact Name: Susan Jordan
E-mail Address: sjordan@amwc.us
Job Description:
$30.00 – $52.00 per hour
Atascadero Mutual Water Company (AMWC) is seeking a dedicated and experienced Water Treatment Operator/Trainee (WTO) to join our team. In this role, you’ll help provide safe, reliable, and affordable water for Atascadero.
Located in the heart of California’s Central Coast, just off Highway 101 in San Luis Obispo County, Atascadero offers easy access to some of the Central Coast’s most popular destinations, with Morro Bay beaches, Paso Robles wine country, and the City of San Luis Obispo all roughly twenty minutes away. Beautiful, authentic, and welcoming, Atascadero combines outdoor recreation, local dining, arts, history, and small-town charm in a community enjoyed by residents and visitors alike.
As a WTO, you will be responsible for supporting the safe and efficient operation of AMWC’s water treatment facilities, including a new water treatment plant expected to be completed in 2028, and ensuring compliance with applicable drinking water standards and regulatory requirements. This position is ideal for someone who takes pride in technical work, values teamwork, and enjoys the responsibility and satisfaction that comes with providing an essential public service.
If you’re looking for more than just a job, this position offers great benefits, the opportunity to build a career in the water industry, develop your technical skills, work with a knowledgeable team, and make a direct contribution to the health and well-being of the community.
Posting Date: Ongoing Until Filled
Title of Position: Lead SUSP Technical Field Specialist
System Name: Specialized Utility Services Program, Inc.
Contact Name: Napa County
Contact Email: rbrungess@calruralwater.org and fsaenz@calruralwater.org
BENEFITS
CRWA provides competitive salaries and benefits. Retirement is paid by the employer and is fully vested after 1 year of employment with the association. Our medical insurance is paid 100% for the employee and covers 2/3 of the cost of family insurance; dental and vision are provided and paid by the employer as well.
COMPENSATION
$35-$40/hr. (Based on Experience)
Other Pay:
- On-call pay
- Cell phone stipend
- Pay increases for newly acquired water/wastewater certification levels
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Lead SUSP Technical Field Specialist will take the lead role in operations and maintenance on the water distribution system and/or water/wastewater treatment plants. Daily operations and oversight include evaluating and maintaining operations status and conducting routine sampling. The Lead SUSP Technical Field Specialist will report to the SUSP Manager or Regional Manager. They must also be available for on-call duty and emergency services.
Other typical duties and responsibilities will/can include:
- Coordinates, schedules, assigns, and supervises operations staff at the water/wastewater plant under the leadership of the SUSP Manager or Regional Manager
- Trains and advises operators at the water/wastewater plant
- Reviews schedules; daily plant operations logs; monthly summaries, including NPDES; and pretreatment reports, and consults with the Compliance Department.
- Maintains logs of daily activities
- Performs field duties related to installing, repairing, and maintaining water/wastewater systems.
- Performs skilled and semi-skilled tasks in the operation and maintenance of the water treatment plant
- Respond to questions and complaints from the public and ensure satisfactory resolution.
- Provide emergency response services as needed
- Repair basic equipment such as chemical feed pumps, water pumps, etc.
- Repair water leaks on mainline and service lines
- Assist with flushing of the sanitary system and clearing of blocked sewer lines
- Perform routine maintenance on equipment and vehicles
- Perform routine weekend checks of Facilities as needed
- Recognize and follow safe water conditions in all job duties performed
- Perform other related duties
- Occasional travel may be required
EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
- California Water Treatment Certification Grade III or higher
- California Water Distribution Certification Grade II or higher
- California Wastewater Treatment Certification Grade II or higher
- High School Diploma or GED
- Possession of a valid California Driver’s License (Class C), with a clean driving record
- Knowledge of basic equipment and vehicle maintenance
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Above-average computer skills (working knowledge of MS Office Suite: Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
- A positive can-do attitude, team player, and independent worker
KNOWLEDGE OF
- The California Safe Drinking Water Act
- EPA standards, rules, and regulations
- Tools, materials, equipment, and methods used to maintain, repair, and operate complex mechanical equipment, including pumps, motors, valves and gate operators, hydraulic drives, chain and socket assemblies, air compressors, electric and pneumatic controls, chlorination systems, pneumatically and hydraulically controlled valves, and related equipment
- Tools, materials, equipment, and methods used in surface and groundwater treatment and distribution system construction
- Basic safety precautions and practices required when working in a variety of working conditions using hand tools, vehicles, and light equipment
- The basic tests used in water treatment process control
- Computer software such as the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA)
PHYSICAL ABILITIES
- Perform strenuous manual labor
- Perform tasks requiring manual dexterity
- While carrying equipment which may weigh up to 25 pounds, safely climb and work on ladders with a maximum weight capacity of 300 pounds
- Stand on a ladder while performing tasks with both hands
- Lift and carry heavy equipment and tools weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance; lift heavier items with assistance
- Frequently bend, stoop, squat, kneel, crouch, and reach above the shoulder
- Work for extended periods of time in a bent, stooped, kneeling, or prone position
- Work in areas with unsteady footing
- Enter and exit through restricted entrances of 24 and 36 inches in diameter
- Some positions will be required to wear respiratory protection
- Demonstrate color vision sufficient to distinguish the colors on a computer screen that indicate equipment status and conditions
APPLICATIONS
Please submit the following application and resume to fsaenz@calruralwater.org and rbrungess@calruralwater.org.
All employees must pass a background check before employment.
About Specialized Utility Services Program, Inc. (SUSP)
Incorporated in 2012, the Specialized Utility Services Program, Inc. (SUSP) was created by the California Rural Water Association in response to a growing need for support services, including operations and management, for our member systems. Fee-based services fund SUSP for utilities, providing both short— and long-term solutions. Services include training, leak detection services, rate studies, MHI surveys, backflow testing, engineering, hydrogeological studies, contract operations management, and energy efficiency studies.
Posting Date: Ongoing Until Filled
Title of Position: Technical Specialist, Part-Time
System: California Rural Water Association
Contact Name: Thomas Elisher
Contact Email: telisher@calruralwater.org
DESCRIPTION:
Service Location: The Project service area is located in San Bernardino County (candidate residing in the MWA service area preferred).
Summary of Essential Job Functions
Technical Assistance
The Technical Specialist will provide technical assistance in the following areas, as needed:
- Technical Assistance: Assist entities by providing technical assistance resources to resolve any water issues to become compliant with changing regulatory requirements. Topics can include establishing new rate schedules, setting up proper testing methods, understanding changing and complex government regulations, and training on operator certification requirements. Water topics/activities may include:
– Meeting with water systems and local agencies to provide support and assistance, dependent on the system’s needs.
– Meeting with the local regional board and SWRCB staff regarding potential water projects.
– Listing significant milestones that would be required to complete a potential project.
– Liaison between project entities, funding entities, and regulators.
- Drinking Water Project Assistance: If a potential project is identified and the system is ready to move forward, the Technical Specialist would:
– Provide the project entity with project management assistance, including but not limited to: Consultation, attending project meetings, reviewing the preliminary design report and iterations of plans and specifications, responding to regulatory and governmental entities, assisting with project issues, being available to attend board and council meetings as needed, attending construction meetings, assisting with the selection of the contractor, construction manager, and inspectors, and representing the project entity as directed.
- Leak Detection Support: If a potential project is identified that requires on-site leak detection support, the Technical Specialist would:
– Support the on-site Leak Detection Specialist during the analysis with various tasks as needed.
– Provide traffic control support as needed during the field analysis.
Physical Demands:
- Travel for extended periods throughout the state by car or airplane
- Ability to lift 20lbs or less
- Sitting, standing, or walking for long periods
- Use of office equipment, i.e., computers, fax, copiers, phone equipment, etc.
- Hearing and vision are within normal ranges with or without correction
Minimum Requirements
CA Driver’s License
Access, Excel, Word, Outlook, Typing
Good oral communication skills
Ability to adapt to change, learn new skills rapidly, and respond well to a variety of personalities.
CA SWRCB Distribution and Treatment Level 2 Certification
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree
CA SWRCB Wastewater Level 2 Certification
CA P.E. Certification
Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
Please direct all questions and email your resume to:
Thomas Elisher
Executive Assistant to the Deputy Director
California Rural Water Association
1234 North Market Blvd., Sacramento, CA 95834
telisher@calruralwater.org
Phone: (530) 306-7045
Posting Date: Ongoing Until Filled
Title of Position: Project Engineer
System Name: California Rural Water Association
Contact Name: Luis Carmona
E-mail Address: lcarmona@calruralwater.org
Job Description: The California Rural Water Association (CRWA) is a non-profit 501(c)3) membership organization that has over 1,150 utility members throughout the state. The CRWA provides training, technical assistance, resources, and information to help water and wastewater utilities achieve high standards of service.
The CRWA is accepting applications for a part-time Technical Specialist, E.I.T. field position to assist systems statewide. Applicants need to be experienced in the preparation of plans, specifications, and preliminary engineering reports for water and wastewater projects; have the ability and desire to travel; be comfortable with (or be willing to learn) public speaking; have above-average skills in computer applications such as MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and database programs; and have a degree in Civil/Mechanical/Environmental Engineering and be certified as an E.I.T. The project service area is statewide.
The position requires:
· Strong attention to detail
· Lifetime learner with the ability to teach others and oneself
· Degree in Civil/Mechanical/Environmental Engineering
· Licensed California Professional Engineer
· 5+ years’ minimum experience with water and wastewater engineering
· Must possess and maintain a CA Driver’s License
· Proficient in MS Office, Adobe, Chrome
· Computer, verbal, and project management skills
· Strong technical writing and editing ability
· Good oral and online communication
· Teamwork and problem-solving abilities
· Ability to make decisions to achieve priorities and meet deadlines
· Ability to adapt, change, and learn new skills rapidly and respond well to various personalities.
· Must be passionate about maintaining and enhancing client relationships
· Candidates must be able to work independently and in a team environment and maintain strong working relationships with co-workers and counterparties.
· Knowledge of basic engineering design and construction practices
· Read and understand codes and regulations, parcel and subdivision maps, construction improvement plans, and specifications.
· Ability to travel to off-site work locations depending on job assignments.
· AutoCAD, Bluebeam, ArcGIS, and water modeling software are not required but preferred.
CRWA provides an hourly salary range of $45 to $55 to start, depending on qualifications. No benefits are provided for this position.
If you are interested, please submit your resume by email to lcarmona@calruralwater.org. These positions are open until filled. If you have questions regarding these positions, please contact Ruby at 916-553-4900 x112. All qualified applications will be kept on file as the Association will have other employment opportunities shortly.
Salary Range: Depending on qualifications. No benefits are provided for this position.
*California Rural Water Association is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Background checks will be performed on all candidates being considered for employment. Interviews will be conducted at the CRWA Headquarters at 1234 North Market Blvd. Sacramento, CA 95834.
Posting Date: Ongoing Until Filled
Title of Position: Technical Specialist, E.I.T.
System Name: California Rural Water Association
Contact Name: Luis Carmona
E-mail Address: lcarmona@calruralwater.org
Job Description: The California Rural Water Association (CRWA) is a non-profit 501(c)3) membership organization with over 1,150 utility members throughout the state. The CRWA provides training, technical assistance, resources, and information to help water and wastewater utilities achieve high standards of service.
The CRWA is accepting applications for a part-time Technical Specialist, E.I.T. field position to assist systems statewide. Applicants need to be experienced in the preparation of reports and analysis for water and wastewater projects; have the ability and desire to travel; be comfortable with (or be willing to learn) public speaking; have above-average skills in computer applications such as MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and database programs; and have a degree in Civil/Mechanical/Environmental Engineering and be certified as an E.I.T. The project service area is statewide.
The position requires:
· Strong attention to detail
· Lifetime learner with the ability to teach others and oneself
· Degree in Civil/Mechanical/Environmental Engineering
· E.I.T. Certification
· Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
· Possess and maintain a CA Driver’s License
· Proficient in MS Office, Adobe, and typing
· Good oral and online communication skills
· Strong computer, verbal, and technical writing skills. Ability to adapt to change, learn new skills rapidly, and respond well to various personalities.
· AutoCAD, Bluebeam, and ArcGIS are not required but preferred.
· Candidates must be able to work independently and in a team environment and maintain strong working relationships with co-workers and counterparties.
· Knowledge of basic engineering design and construction practices
· Travel to off-site work locations depending on job assignments
· Ability to read and understand graphic, tabular, and written information.
CRWA provides an hourly salary range of $30 to $35 to start, depending on qualifications. No benefits are provided for this position.
If you are interested, please submit your resume by email to lcarmona@calruralwater.org. These positions are open until filled. If you have questions regarding these positions, please contact Ruby at 916-553-4900 x112. All qualified applications will be kept on file, as the Association will have other employment opportunities shortly.
Salary Range: Depending on qualifications. No benefits are provided for this position.
*California Rural Water Association is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Background checks will be performed on all candidates being considered for employment. Interviews will be conducted at the CRWA Headquarters at 1234 North Market Blvd. Sacramento, CA 95834.