Employment Opportunities
The Amador Water Agency, located in the foothills east of Sacramento and Stockton, is one of the major employers in Amador County. An Equal Opportunity Employer as well as ADA/INS compliant, the Agency is diverse in the opportunities it has to offer.
Requests by qualified disabled persons for accommodation in the employment process should be directed to the Human Resources Department
Current Openings
| Job Title | Salary Range | Job Summary | Closing Date | Download |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meter Reader/Customer Service Tech | $22.24 - $27.81/Hour | Under direction, walks or drives established routes performing monthly meter reads of residential, irrigation, commerical and industrial meters utilizing an automated handheld recorder or wand, preform vegetation control, routine turn on and offs, door tags, leak reports; minor repairs and meter exchanges; assist customers with questions and/or notification of leaks; assists with inventory support; assists in customer service. High School Diploma or GED required; Valid California Driver’s License required; one year of experience. | Jul 24, 2019 | Meter Reader Job Description Applications accepted until 4:30 p.m., Wednesday, July 24, 2019. |
| Instrumentation/ Electrical Supervisor | $41.85 - $52.31/Hour | Under direction of the Operations Manager, plans, operates, interfaces, installs, troubleshoots, maintains and repairs electrical, electronic and computerized equipment used in the Agency’s water/wastewater treatment systems; conduct integration and networking; maintain, troubleshoot telemetry radios, computerized controls involving SCADA systems, programmable logic controller, servers, level and flow monitoring devices. HS Diploma or GED; three years of formal technical college education and five years’ increasingly responsible experience including two years’ of supervisory experience; a valid California Driver’s License required. | Open until filled | |
| GIS/CAD Technician | $26.87 - $36.36/Hour | Under direction of the Engineering Manager, develops, implements, coordinates and maintains spatial data and an Agency-wide ESRA-based GIS system. Directly uses GIS technology; manages GIS projects; coordinates the procurement of parcel data from the County; aerial photography and topographic information for use in the GIS; manages and maintains the mapping of the Agency’s systems; supports engineering and other departments with queries, custom maps and developing mapping applications using GIS. Bachelor’s Degree in Geography, GIS or Urban Planning or GIS Certification is desired; one-three years of experience in GIS or CAD mapping; preferable in utility-based experience; a valid California Driver’s License required. | Open until filled | GIS/CAD Technician Job Posting GIS/CAD Technician Job Description |
Applications and resumes accepted only when there is an opening. Resumes/Cover letters will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application form. Agency applications must be complete in order to be considered for an open position. The original application can be submitted via email, mail, fax or in person at the Agency office.
Offers of employment will be contingent on the following:
- Successful completion of selection process.
- Compliance with INS Regulations
- Successfully completing a pre-employment physical and drug screening
- Submission of a DMV printout and all required certificates/diplomas
AWA Employment Information
Questions regarding job postings may be directed to Karen Gish HR/ Office Manager 209-257-5234 or kgish@amadorwater.org
Amador Water Agency
c/o Human Resources
12800 Ridge Road
Sutter Creek, CA 95685
Thank you for your interest in employment with the Amador Water Agency. AWA does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status or physical disability in its employment actions, policies and practices.
Working With the Community
There aren’t many opportunities to impact the lives of your friends, family and neighbors. This is what we offer you at Amador Water Agency. We deliver innovative water and wastewater solutions to over 10,000 residents in Ione, Jackson, Plymouth, Sutter Creek, Amador City and several special districts. Join us as we build a better community.
Amador Water Agency is currently seeking qualified and talented candidates for a number of positions at the Agency.