Water Operator; Trainee II, III

Under general supervision, inspects, samples, maintains, and repairs activities in and on public works facilities and equipment in the water distribution system; and performs other duties as assigned. The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform the formal duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

• Operates heavy equipment, machinery, and specialized equipment used in the operation and maintenance of the water system.
• Installs, reads, tests and repairs water meters, hydrant testing and maintenance of water distribution apparatuses.
• Maintains water pumping and storage facilities.
• Performs routine and preventative maintenance of vehicles and equipment. Assists with major equipment maintenance and repairs as needed.
• Performs general mechanical, plumbing and electrical repair and diagnosis.
• Performs reading and comprehending maps, diagrams, regulations and policies.
• Follows environmental standards and compliance requirements.
• Uses safe working practices in the performance of duties.
• Performsotherrelateddutiesasassigned or required.

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• Must possess State of Arizona Driver's license.

• Professional experience in water infrastructure projects
• Technical expertise related to industrial water use, water efficiency techniques, as well as water policy and permitting in the State of Arizona
• Practices and procedures related to the installation and repair of water mains, fire hydrants, water service lines, and meters including traffic control and shoring practices.
• Operational characteristics of mechanical equipment and tools used in the area of work assigned.
• District service area and locations of water facilities and equipment.
• Valve and water line operations.

• Work as part of a crew, or alone, whose primary responsibility is to water line laying, maintenance, and repair.
• Maintain regular, predictable and punctual attendance.
• Ability to work under adverse weather conditions.
• Knowledge of safety regulations to work safely with equipment used in utility maintenance work.
• Experience working with various types of equipment including pumps, generators, backhoes, service trucks, mowers, wrenches, hand and power saws, hammers of various sizes, grinders, shovels, and drills.
• Must have a working knowledge of hand tools, ability to work on water lines without contaminating to public water supply.

High school diploma or GED equivalent; AND one year of general work experience; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.