Water System Operator , II, III

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the supervision of the Water Manager, and assigned under direct supervision of the Water Foreman or Water Crew Lead works with assigned crew in one or more of the following areas: construction, operations and maintenance of the city’s water distribution system.

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• Reads water meters throughout the city using the automated meter reading system.
• Performs installation, cleaning, operation, maintenance and repair of the city’s water systems and supply, transmission and distribution systems, and monitors pressures and telemetering equipment.
• Responds to customer complaints and turns customer water on and off, as needed.
• Maintains water meters of various sizes: inspects, installs, repairs, and cleans.
• Coordinates meter issues with supervisor and Utility Billing division.
• Completes work orders and various other records pertaining to work activities.
• Assists in security checks.
• Operates small equipment, saws, compactor, generators, etc.
• Monitors water system looking for excavations, leaks, breaks, or other situations which pose a threat to the water lines, mains and services.
• Observes and actively participates in work zone safety procedures and follows safety principles when operating vehicles and equipment; flags on-coming vehicles to protect the public and workers; sets up warning signs and signalization equipment.
• Operates, cleans and maintains tools, vehicles and equipment to ensure proper working order.
• Maintains and repairs fire hydrants.
• Assists in the maintenance and adjustments to Pressure Reducing Valves (PRV), as needed.
• Assists in the maintenance and repair of Booster Pump Stations.
• Assists in the miscellaneous sampling and testing of city water systems.
• Performs Blue Stake markings of city owned utilities.
• Operates heavy equipment; including backhoe, loader, excavator, etc.
• Maintains all components of the city water system; inspects, installs, repairs, and cleans water service connections, water lines and mains.
• Responds timely to 24-hour emergency response calls, as expected.
• Adheres to on-call rotation schedule and responds, as required.
• Participates in snow removal.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Water System Operator I:

• Education – High school diploma or G.E.D.
• Experience – Any work experience in construction, plumbing or related field. Work experience in water system related operations, maintenance, construction and repairs preferred.
• Licenses/Certifications – Valid Utah Driver License.

Must possess the following training and certifications or obtain within 12 months of hire:

• Utah Class A CDL
• Class I Water Distribution certification
• Flagger certification

• Education – High school diploma or G.E.D.
• Experience – Two years progressively related experience in construction, plumbing or related field. Work experience in a number of aspects of water system related maintenance and repairs preferred.
• Licenses/Certifications – Valid Utah Driver License.

Must possess the following training and certifications or obtain within 12 months of hire:

• Utah Class A CDL
• Class II Water Distribution certification
• Trench Safety or Confined Space
• Traffic Control
• Flagger certification
• Heavy Equipment Training

• Education – High school diploma or G.E.D.
• Experience – Four years progressively related experience in construction, plumbing or related field. Work experience in a number of aspects of water system related maintenance and repairs required.
• Licenses/Certifications – Valid Utah Driver License.

Must possess the following training and certifications or obtain within 12 months of hire:

• Utah Class A CDL
• Class IV Water Distribution certification
• OSHA 10 Hour card
• Trench Safety or Confined Space certification
• Flagger certification
• Traffic Control
• Heavy Equipment Training
• Cross Connection Administrator Certification

• Knowledge of –
• Policies, procedures, equipment and materials required for effective water system related operations, maintenance and repairs
• General safety practices and procedures
• Skill with –
• Observing and participating in work…