Corrosion Control Technician II

Job Description:
To perform technical duties in all phases of the District’s corrosion control program including office, field, laboratory and site duties; to perform pipe to soil potential surveys on an as-needed basis; to monitor, operate, inspect and repair cathodic protection systems; and to perform a variety of technical tasks relative to assigned areas of responsibility.

Experience/Skills:
Experience: Three years of responsible experience in corrosion control or related experience and Training: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade supplemented by college level course work in a related technical field.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:
Possession of a valid California driver’s license is required. This position requires entry into manholes, enclosed vaults, and other confined spaces under adverse environmental conditions and some entries will require the lifting of vault doors/hatches, which can be rather heavy. Experience working with rectifiers and corrosion test stations for pipeline distribution and transmission systems and with performing pipe to soil potential surveys and other corrosion surveys is desired. Must take the NACE (National Association of Corrosion Engineers) Basic Corrosion course and examination within six months of hire date. Prior to appointment, candidates will be required to successfully complete a medical examination.

Salary:
$5,216.16 - $6,355.38 per month—Based on a five-step salary plan. Includes District payment of 8% PERS—Public Employees’ Retirement System

APPLY:
• Application packages may be obtained by contacting the Santa Clara Valley Water District Recruitment and Examination Unit, 5750 Almaden Expressway, San Jose, CA 95118. Phone (408) 265-2607x2085 (Job Hotline) or by visiting our website at: www.valleywater.org

The District’s Equal Opportunity Non-Discrimination Plan information is available for review upon request

Date Posted: 07/29/2006