Tim, Water Distribution Plumber I

Giving it all up to join the team.

Tim switched careers to join an organization with a higher purpose.

Tim switched careers to join an organization with a higher purpose.

Tim took an uncommon path to land the career that would give him greater purpose at EBMUD. After three decades as a heavy equipment operator at a different agency, Tim decided that public service was more important to him than a job title. So he took a position as a janitor at EBMUD for one year before applying to, and getting hired in, the EBMUD Operations and Maintenance Department, where he is now a plumber.

“I’ve always really admired EBMUD for its ability to get the job done, the professionalism and the drive to do a job right. I made this move out of a desire to do something more for my community and the public-at-large. I wanted to be part of the effort that puts us in the best possible position to do what needs to be done when there’s an earthquake or some other hazard.”

As a new employee, Tim has most been struck by the welcome from his EBMUD colleagues.

“Everyone has been so welcoming and they’re genuinely interested in me as a person. That energizes me to respond in-kind, and it’s a great way to stimulate your drive and dedication to something bigger than yourself.”