Title:Water System Operator Department:Public Works Division:Water Distribution Annual Wage: $41,701 (Lateral move Depending on Experience) GENERAL PURPOSE
Performs a variety of "restricted" apprentice level skilled duties related to the construction, installation, maintenance and repair of city water and sewer systems.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Works under general supervision of the Water System Supervisor.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
Provides close to general supervision to Water Systems Operator I while in training or on a project-by-project basis.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Water: Operates various types of heavy equipment such as operates six or ten wheel transport trucks, backhoe, rollers and trenching equipment; performs installation or repair of water service connections, water lines and meters; flushes, repairs or replaces fire hydrants and plugged water meters; repairs water mains; cleans and maintains storage tanks, cleans reservoirs; connects and disconnects service; searches out shut off valves; water line leaks; assists in placement of pipe and water regulators; removes, disassembles, cleans or replaces defective parts of regulators, adjusts pilot valves as needed to assure efficient water line service.
Installs new water lines using backhoe, pipe threader, tapping machine, welder, pipe cutting saw, pipe and cable locator old water lines; tears out and repairs curb, gutter and street in locating and uncovering broken lines; builds meter boxes; builds extensions to raise or lower existing boxes as needed.
Operates a variety of hand tools and small power equipment such as jack hammers, roller, compressors, packing machine, gopher, tamper, tapping machine; cleans tools and equipment to assure proper working order.
Maintains pump house; repairs water/booster pumps; removes and disassembles pumps; cleans and replaces defective parts, grease bearing, adjusts packing and reinstalls in pump housing.
Performs field and shop repairs on water meters, removes meter, disassemble, cleans and/or replaces defective parts, reassembles and tests to assure proper working order; sets blue stake markers.
Participates in work zone safety procedures; flags on coming vehicles to protect the public and workers; sets up warning signs and signalization equipment.
Performs general maintenance in the upkeep of facilities and equipment; paints water tanks, well buildings, floors, etc.; assures clean and functional work areas; operates high pressure steam cleaning equipment as needed.
Performs related duties as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
1. Education and Experience:
A. Graduation from high school;
AND
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B. Three (3) years' experience in construction, maintenance or repair of water distribution systems;
OR
C. An equivalent combination of education and experience.
2.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Working knowledge of operating basic manual and power tools; the standard practices, methods, materials and tools necessary for pipe line construction and repair activities; pipe fitting procedures, pipe classifications and type; the occupational hazards and safety precautions of trench work construction and pipeline maintenance work; hazards common to heavy equipment operation; drain system construction methods etc.; water supply and distribution systems; construction requirements for water distribution and pumping systems; hazards associated with water treatment chemicals; sewer line chemical cleaning procedures and associated hazards; state or federal regulations governing installation and maintenance of water systems; water quality laws; interpersonal communication skills
Ability to operate heavy equipment of various kinds under varying conditions; make minor repairs on assigned vehicles, perform heavy physical labor; develop and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, elected officials, local agencies and the general public; communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing; work from blueprints; tolerate weather extremes in the work environment; ability to perform basic mathematical computations in reading and using various meters, gauges and related devices.
3.Special Qualifications:
Must possess a Water System Operator I, II, III or IV certification. Must be a certified flagger. Must be Backflow certified. Must possess a valid commercial drivers license. Must be able to lift 50-75 pounds. Must be willing to work on-call duty and 24 hour standby.
4.Work Environment:
Tasks require variety of physical activities, generally involving muscular strain, such as walking, standing, stooping, sitting, reaching. Talking, hearing and seeing essential to performing required job functions. Common eye, hand, finger dexterity exist. Mental application utilizes memory for details, verbal instructions, emotional stability and discriminating thinking . Daily local travel required in normal course of job performance.
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