Apprentice Water Production Technician

Salary : $73,257.60 - $85,696.00 Annually Location : City of Anaheim, CA Job Type: Full Time Job Number: 2026-00046 Department: Public Utilities Opening Date: 02/26/2026 Closing Date: 3/13/2026 5:00 PM Pacific Description THIS IS AN ADVANCED NOTICE OF AN EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY. ONLINE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED FOR THIS OPPORTUNITY FROM APPROXIMATELY 8:00AM WEDNESDAY,MARCH 11, 2026 UNTIL 5:00PM FRIDAY, MARCH 13, 2026 APPLICANTS MUST RETURN TO THIS POSTING BETWEEN 8:00AM WEDNESDAY,MARCH 11, 2026 UNTIL 5:00PM FRIDAY, MARCH 13, 2026 TO APPLY. THE RECRUITMENT CAN CLOSE AT ANY TIME. NO EXCEPTIONS. APPLICATIONS AFTER THIS APPLICATION PERIOD WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. The City of Anaheim Public Utilities Department seeks a dynamic, customer-service driven, and team-oriented Apprentice Water Production Technician. The apprenticeship is the entry level classification into the job series in which incumbents acquire journey-level Water Production Technician skills through on-the-job training and supplementary education while in the apprenticeship program. Candidates are required to obtain a valid Class A California Driver's license with Tank and Hazardous Materials Endorsement from the Department of Motor Vehicles within twelve months after entering the Apprenticeship Program. Also, candidates must obtain their Water Treatment Operator Grade II Certificate and Water Distribution Operator Grade II Certificate from the State Water Resources Control Board are required by completion of Apprenticeship Program. The duration of the apprenticeship program is up to three (3) years and requires participation in education/training outside of normal business hours. Please note the apprenticeship has a probationary period of three (3) years. To promote from an Apprenticeship Water Production Technician to a Water Production Technician. You will be required to pass a written and practical test; along with an exit oral interview.Essential Functions The following functions are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed functions and/or may be required to perform additional or different functions from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices. Step 1 - One Year - Under close supervision, drive and maintain a truck, lubricate pumps, take well soundings and maintain low voltage (480V) electric well sites, reservoirs, pump stations and vaults; take recording device readings; install, maintain and operate deep well booster pumps, pressure regulators, switch gear, chlorine equipment and recording devices. Learn to operate and maintain equipment used in construction and maintenance of water production facilities. Deliver sodium hypochlorite to various well sites. Step 2 - One Year - Under close to moderate supervision, install, maintain and operate pressure regulator valves, deep well booster pumps, electric low voltage (480V) switch gear, chlorinators, filtration and water treatment equipment used in water production facilities. Step 3 - One Year - Under moderate supervision, repair, overhaul and maintain deep well booster pumps, pressure regulators, recording devices and other equipment without limitations. Answer minor trouble calls without supervision. Qualifications Experience and Training Guidelines: Any combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities are as follows: Knowledge of: Concepts of the water production trade and principles of electricity. Ability to: Learn the Water Production Technician trade; communicate effectively and follow instructions; use common hand and mechanical tools; establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work; and willingness to adhere to the provisions of the Apprentice Agreement to include attending weekend and evening classes and related courses as outlined in the Apprentice Agreement. License/Certification Required: Possession of a valid Class A California Driver's license with Tank and Hazardous Materials Endorsement from the Department of Motor Vehicles within twelve months after entering the Apprenticeship Program. Possession of a Water Treatment Operator Grade II Certificate and Water Distribution Operator Grade II Certificate from the State Water Resources Control Board are required by completion of Apprenticeship Program. Please visit to find out more about these certifications. Environmental Conditions: Due to the nature of work assignments, incumbents will be required to work around and tolerate chlorine and other associated chemicals used in water treatment; and work with low voltage (480V) electricity and work outdoors in all weather conditions. Physical Conditions: Due to the nature of work assignments, incumbents must have the physical ability to use both hands, arms and legs, stoop, bend and lift up to 100 pounds. Supplemental Information IMPORTANT APPLICATION INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS ONLINE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED FOR THIS OPPORTUNITY FROM APPROXIMATELY 8:00AM WEDNESDAY,MARCH 11, 2026 UNTIL 5:00PM FRIDAY, MARCH 13, 2026 APPLICANTS MUST RETURN TO THIS POSTING BETWEEN 8:00AM WEDNESDAY,MARCH 11, 2026 UNTIL 5:00PM FRIDAY, MARCH 13, 2026 TO APPLY. THE RECRUITMENT CAN CLOSE AT ANY TIME. NO EXCEPTIONS. APPLICATIONS AFTER THIS APPLICATION PERIOD WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. The selection process will consist of a minimum of written examination, oral interview, and a hand-on mechanical aptitude evaluation. The eligibility list established from this recruitment may also be used to fill the current and/or additional vacancies throughout the City. Candidates must be specific and complete in describing their qualifications for this position. Failure to state all pertinent information may lead to elimination from consideration. Stating "See Resume" is not an acceptable substitute for a completed application. The successful candidate will be required to undergo a reference / background check (to include a conviction record) and pass a post-offer pre-employment medical examination (which will include a drug/alcohol screening). The City of Anaheim utilizes E-Verify and new employees must provide documentation to establish both identity and work authorization. Communication regarding your application and/or status will be sent to the email address listed on your application. Please check your email regularly throughout the recruitment process as you will not receive communications by any other method. Equal Opportunity Employer The City of Anaheim offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of voluntary benefits. Programs and benefits amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked. To view the current benefits summary, visit: For additional information about the City's benefits, visit: RETIREMENT BENEFITS - The City contracts with the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) to provide retirement benefits. Retirement formula is based on appointment date and membership status with CalPERS. Note: Pension contribution limitations are set by CalPERS each calendar year, with compensation limit requirements for Public Employee Pension Reform Act (PEPRA) members and Classic members. Employee contributions will be deposited into a 401(a) account after reaching this limit. Employees with CalPERS membership dates prior to July 1, 1996 are not impacted by these limits. To view the current limits and additional CalPERS information, visit: 01 The following Supplemental Questionnaire is part of the examination for this position and will be used to evaluate your qualifications. Based upon the application and responses to the supplemental questionnaire, the best qualified candidates will be invited to participate in the recruitment process. Please read each question carefully and provide a thorough and complete response, detailing your education and work experience. Failure to fully detail all experience or stating experience in response to the supplemental questions but not listing the experience in the application, copy/pasting information from external sources, or responses such as "See Resume" or "See Application" will result in your application not being considered. You will not have an opportunity to provide additional information if your application is not selected to proceed in the recruitment process, so you should be sure to detail all relevant education and work experience within your application and supplemental questionnaire. Do you understand this requirement? Yes No 02 Do you possess knowledge of concepts of the water production trade? Yes No 03 Please describe your knowledge of concepts of the water production trade and where you obtained this knowledge. If none, type N/A. 04 Do you possess knowledge of principles of electricity? Yes No 05 Please describe your knowledge of principles of electricity and where you obtained this knowledge. If none, type N/A. 06 Do you possess experience with installation, repair, overhaul, operation, and maintenance of any of the following? Check all that apply. If no experience, check none. Water pumps of a water production system Controls of a water production system Recording devices of a water production system Valves of a water production system Sodium hypo chlorination equipment of a water production system Other parts/equipment of a water production system None 07 Please describe your experience with installation, repair, overhaul, operation, and maintenance of a water production system. If none, type N/A. 08 Do you possess a Water Treatment Operator Grade II Certificate and Water Distribution Operator Grade II Certificate from the State of California Department of Health Services? If yes, please attach to your application. Yes No - I will obtain by completion of the apprenticeship program 09 Do you possess a Class A California Driver's License with Tank and Hazardous Materials Endorsement from the Department of Motor Vehicles? Yes - I possess a valid unrestricted California Class A Driver's license Yes - I possess a valid restricted California Class A Driver's license No - I will obtain within 12 months after entering the apprenticeship No - I am not eligible to obtain a Class A Driver's license Required Question

Created: 2026-03-06