Safety Technician I/II

Safety Drives Us, Success Follows

We’re more than just a water provider – we’re a cornerstone of our community delivering exceptional service, innovation and reliability to ensure a sustainable future. With over a century of dedication, we pride ourselves on maintaining a legacy of excellence while driving forward with bold initiatives that prioritize our customers, protect our resources and support our region’s growth. At HELIX WATER DISTRICT, every drop counts and every team member is committed to making a lasting impact and fostering our strong culture of safety.

SALARY & BENEFITS.  Our competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits go beyond the basics.  From robust health coverage to professional development opportunities and work-life balance perks, we invest in you.

Scheduled salary increases:

• July 1, 2025: 2 – 4% Cost-of-living Adjustment.
• Annual Merit Increases: Full-time employees are eligible for 5% merit increases on an annual basis until they reach the top of their pay range.

Our benefits package includes:

• 100% employee premiums paid for all health benefits
• CalPERS membership
• 24 annual days of accrued leave that increases after 5 years of service to 29 annual days of accrued leave
• 12 paid holidays per year, including 2 floating holidays

Why you’ll LOVE it here…

• Be part of a collaborative, safety-focused organization.
• Work with a well-established, respected safety program that’s ready for your expertise to make it even better.
• The opportunity to join a spirited, supportive team dedicated to collaboration and innovation.
• Experience fieldwork that keeps you engaged, challenged, and never bored.
• Join an organization that doesn’t just talk about safety—we live it every single day.

Overview of Responsibilities

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Spending time in the field with crews to ensure safety is front and center.
• Promoting and implementing best safety practices on job sites.
• Assisting with safety requirements, compliance, and documentation.
• Supporting the delivery of impactful safety trainings.
• Partnering with crews in the field to champion best practices and keep safety top of mind.
• Bringing fresh energy and ideas to enhance an already robust program.

To see the full job description for the Safety Technician I/II position, visit our Careers page at hwd.com/careers.  There you will discover detailed information about the responsibilities, qualifications, and expectations for this role.

Qualifications

What Makes You a Great Fit:

• Experience or education in safety, risk management or related field.
• A proactive approach to identifying and solving safety challenges.
• Strong interpersonal and communications skills to connect with field crews.
• Passion for creating a safe and supportive workplace.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Qualified candidates will have a minimum training and experience substantially equivalent to graduation from high school or possession of a GED, supplemented by specialized training in safety, risk management, hazardous materials management; and at least two years of experience in occupational safety and health preferably within construction or the water/wastewater industry.

or

Training and experience substantially equivalent to graduation from high school or possession of a GED, supplemented by specialized training in safety, risk management, hazardous materials management, or related fields; and at least four years of experience in water/wastewater operations with two years at advanced journey-level with safety responsibilities.

or

Possession of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, supplemented by specialized training in safety, risk management, hazardous materials management; and at least two years of experience within the water/wastewater industry.

A valid Class C California driver’s license and the ability to maintain insurability under the district’s vehicle insurance policy.

A valid State of California State Water Resources Control Board Water Treatment Operator Certificate, Grade 2 (T2) or Water Distribution Operator Certificate, Grade 2 (D2) or ability to obtain within two years.

Possession of or ability to obtain valid Department of Transportation hazardous materials certification and maintain valid certification thereafter. Possession of or ability to obtain valid CPR/AED and First Aid within six months and maintain valid certification thereafter.