Operations and Maintenance III

Under general supervision from the Construction Supervisor and Operations & Maintenance Manager, the position of Operations & Maintenance Worker III is an advanced journey-level position in CVWD’s Operations and Maintenance Worker series, which performs a full range of basic to highly technical maintenance, installation, and repair assignments in both the water and wastewater collection system operations. The O&M Worker III provides general supervision and training to the O & M Worker I & II.

The O&M Worker III serves in the capacity of crew lead by responding to and coordinating field crews in the absence of an O&M Worker IV. When sufficient experience, leadership, and supervisory skills have been obtained and the ability to supervise and effectively direct crews have been demonstrated, an incumbent may be eligible for promotion to an O&M Worker IV position.

Essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Perform skilled work in the construction, installation, maintenance, and repair of water distribution system on water mains, service lines, valves, meters, hydrants, and related facilities;
• Perform skilled work in the construction, installation, maintenance, and repair of wastewater collection system including mains, service laterals, cleanouts, manholes, and related facilities;
• Demonstrate and perform safe construction practices such as determining and installing various types of trench shoring and understanding classifications of trench zone soils for safety and shoring requirements;
• Provide basic inspection work based on District construction standards;
• Assess damages and determine materials and equipment needed to make repairs on water mains and service lines; perform installation of new water laterals; replacement of old water mains; perform water main taps under pressure; and operate large and small valves;
• Visually evaluate job sites for safety and determines maintenance and repair needs;
• Maintain, inspect, and repair the District’s water distribution and sewer collection systems, including water lines, sewer lines, valves, and hydrants.
• Locate and replace water valves at varying underground depths; exercises, inspects, and tests valves; plan and perform required main shutdown procedures;
• Operate various construction and maintenance equipment, including the sewer vacuum truck and equipment, backhoe, front loader, mini excavator, boring tool, jack hammer and dump trucks; perform preventative maintenance on equipment.
• Inspect and maintain sewer collection pipes and manholes; ensure pipes are free from debris and cracks.
• Respond to customer complaints concerning wastewater including sewer odors, sewer blockages, noisy manhole covers and make corrections or recommendations as necessary;
• Train staff in proper work methods and standard safety precautions; review work to ensure compliance with established standards;
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with co-workers, outside agencies, and the public;
• Regular attendance and adherence to prescribed work schedule to conduct job responsibilities;
• Shut main lines down during emergencies or planned exercises;
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required and assigned;
• Respond to emergencies as required; and
• Possibly perform standby hours and rotation upon possession of appropriate certifications.

• Intermediate to expert knowledge of operations, services, and activities of water distribution and wastewater collection systems;
• Methods, materials, and equipment used in water service installation, maintenance, and repair work, and sewer collections systems maintenance at a journey level;
• Process for completing construction documents, forms, and work process flows and…