Operator​/Trainee

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Performs a variety of unskilled and semi-skilled maintenance work, and operates a variety of equipment in the construction, operation, repair, maintenance, and replacement of water distribution and wastewater collection systems. Receives and responds to training in all aspects of the construction, maintenance, repair and replacement of water distribution and wastewater collection systems, in order to provide labor and equipment operations at continually progressive levels of skill as outlined below.

Works under the direct supervision of the Water Distribution Supervisor and the general supervision of the Water & Wastewater Superintendent, and also works to assist other employees with higher degree of knowledge, skill and experience.

When the work of a trainee may affect the quality of the water or wastewater he must be under the direct "on the spot" supervision of a certified operator.

None.

• Maintains a variety of records relating to maintenance activity and water supply, etc.
• Determines the locations of water lines based on the appropriate sources prior to excavation.
• Responds to complaints regarding water leaks, pressure loss or no water; evaluates situation; explains findings to supervisor.
• Contacts business owners in area where services will be discontinued and explains when services will be interrupted and restored.
• Insures the proper maintenance of equipment and tools by cleaning and checking equipment and tools after use.
• Performs routine inspection and preventive maintenance on assigned equipment and refers defects or needed repairs to supervisor; cleans equipment.
• Performs all duties in conformance with appropriate safety and security standards.
• Performs required labor involved in construction and maintenance projects as part of a crew, including pavement cutting, ditch digging, line cleaning, main and pipe repair, laying and back filling.
• Make water service connections to water mains, including line tapping and valve installing.
• Cuts, fits, lays, repairs, taps, cleans and flushes water mains, pipe, gates and fittings on repair of mains and services and installation of services and fire hydrants; assists in shutting off broken sections of water mains; bleeds fire hydrants.
• Operates a variety of power construction and maintenance equipment used in the Water Distribution department.

Drives trucks of various sizes and weights in the loading, hauling and unloading of various equipment and materials.

Operates light and medium-sized construction and power equipment, such as backhoe/loader.

(A) Graduation from high school or GED equivalent, and

(B) One (1) year of experience relating to construction, maintenance, or repair, or

(C) Any equivalent combination of education and experience, with one year of college equaling two years of experience.

(A) Some knowledge of equipment, facilities, materials, methods and procedures used in maintenance, construction and repair activities;

(B) Skill in operation of some of the listed tools and equipment.

(C) Ability to perform heavy manual tasks for extended periods of time;
Ability to work safely;
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing;
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other departments and the public;
Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions.

Valid Oklahoma State Driver's license and CDL certification, or ability to obtain one within one year of employment date, with a driving record acceptable to the City's insurance carrier. Additional time may be given to obtain the CDL certification at the discretion of the Supervisor, however CDL certification must be obtained in order to satisfactorily complete the initial probationary period. Ability to become an Oklahoma State Class D operator in Water & Wastewater within one year of employment date.

Must live within a 30 minute response time. Must have a working telephone for callback. Must be available for 24 hour callback.

Motorized vehicles and equipment, including dump truck, pickup truck, utility truck, lift truck, tamper, plate compactor, saws, pumps, compressors, generators, common hand and power tools, shovels, wrenches, detection devices, mobile radio, phone, ditch witch, backhoe, jackhammer.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with ADA disabilities to perform the essential…