Construction Worker

Construction Worker

Salary : $35.12 - $42.69 Hourly (Effective January 1, 2026) $73,043 - $88,787 Annually (Effective January 1, 2026)

Location : Vista, CA

Job Type : Full-Time

Department : Construction

Closing Date : 1 / 31 / 2026 at 11 : 59 PM Pacific Time (US & Canada); Tijuana

Job Description

Under the direct supervision of the Construction Supervisor, performs hard physical labor in a variety of the construction trades and maintenance areas involving the District's structures, mains, and appurtenances. As a condition of employment, this position is required to standby and work as an emergency crew (duty) person on a rotating basis covering nights, holidays and weekends. Applies all standard safety practices.

Essential Functions :

• Performs hard physical labor and works as a member of a crew in the construction and maintenance of District structures, mains and appurtenances.
• Installs and performs maintenance and repair on water mains, valves, service laterals, fire hydrants and other appurtenances within the District's potable water system.
• Operates construction equipment such as soil compactors, pneumatic hammers, paving tools, compressors, pavement rollers, dump trucks, etc. Checks crew truck and loads necessary supplies.
• Excavates and backfills trenches; removes and replaces asphalt and concrete surfaces.
• Assists in set up of string lines for grades and job preparation.
• Assists with water distribution related tasks such as emergency and scheduled shutdowns, including notifying customers and other affected parties and / or agencies and ensuring District compliance with its National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit.
• Investigate, troubleshoots and reports leaks in the water distribution system.
• Ensures safe conditions by following District safety guidelines and safety-related directives, including but not limited to, using personal protective equipment, operating District vehicles and equipment in a safe manner and following District safety policies outlined in the Safe Work Practices manual.
• Standby and work as an emergency crew (duty) person on a rotating basis covering nights, holidays and weekends. Emergency crew personnel are required to be able to report to the District's headquarters facility within 45 minutes. Employees on standby may not consume alcoholic beverages or be under the influence of controlled substances, as described in the District's Personnel Policies Manual.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Qualifications :

Benefits Package

Health : Medical (employee and dependents); Dental and Vision (employee and dependents employee contribution required)

Retirement / Pension : Participation in the California Public Employees Retirement System (employee contribution required)

Paid Leave : 15 days of vacation and seven days of sick leave earned in the first year

Holidays : 13 paid holidays

Life Insurance (two times annual salary)

Deferred compensation match

Education reimbursement : up to $3,200 for qualifying coursework after one-year probationary period

Pre-tax spending accounts for medical and dependent care.

Alternative work schedule (every other Friday off - optional).

Additional Position Information

Regular employees in this position may join the Teamsters Union. The Construction Worker is a non-exempt position and eligible for overtime compensation under the Fair Labor Standards Act and in accordance with District Policy.

About Us

Vista Irrigation District (District) is a public water agency located in northern San Diego County. Established in 1923, the District provides water service to about 29,000 customers and over 132,000 people living and working in the City of Vista and portions of the cities of Escondido, Oceanside, San Marcos and unincorporated areas of the county. The District receives local water from Lake Henshaw, which it owns, imported water from northern California and the Colorado River via the San Diego County Water Authority (Water Authority) and the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California and desalinated seawater from the Claude "Bud" Lewis Carlsbad Desalination Plant via the Water Authority. The District currently employs 87 people.

The District is "an equal opportunity employer" and will consider reasonably accommodating qualified disabled persons. Reasonable accommodation can include, but are not limited to, changing job duties, changing the work shifts, accommodating schedules, relocating the work area, and providing mechanical or electrical aids.

About the Recruitment Process

The most appropriately qualified applicants will be invited to continue in the selection process which may consist of competency testing (including a practical exam), a written exercise and oral interviews by District personnel or qualified individuals from other public agencies or any combination thereof. The District expressly reserves the right to change the selection process in order to identify the most qualified candidates as required by federal and state law.

To help streamline the application and hiring process, we have implemented recruiting software. All applicants will apply via our website at www.vidwater.org under the "careers tab". Job offers are contingent upon a pre-employment medical examination and drug testing.