Water Distribution Systems Operator Trainee - IV

Water Distribution Systems Operator Trainee - IV

Non-exempt (compensatory and/or overtime eligible); full-time; 40 hours per week; varied days; varied shifts; full-benefits.

This entry-level technical position is responsible for the operation and maintenance of water distribution systems, water storage facilities and water pumping stations. Direction may be received from Operators II, III and IV. Direction is received from the Chief Plant Operator and/or Superintendent, under supervision from the Assistant Chief Operator.

NOTE:

The upper pay range reflects possible wage rates for internal County transfers and promotions, which are calculated per County policy. For external hires, offers are made at the base wage rate.

• 11 days of Vacation leave with increase after 2 years of employment
• 15 days of Sick leave with unlimited annual carryover
• 11 paid holidays, plus 2 additional floating holidays
• Day 1 coverage of comprehensive Medical Insurance Plan options to include generous County Health Savings Account (HSA) contribution (if enrolled in the high‑deductible plan). This is part of a full range of benefits including Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending.
• Employee Health Center with no or low-cost primary and urgent care
• 100% County paid 2x annual salary Group Term Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) benefit
• County and Employee funded Defined Benefit Pension Plan
  • Vesting after 5 years of service
  • Additional service credit for eligible previous public service, military service, etc.
• Work/Life balance programs include:
  Employee Assistance Program and Employee Wellness Program
• Generous Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Other employee‑paid benefits such as Deferred Compensation Plan, Legal Resources, Supplemental Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Lifetime Benefit with Long Term Care plan.

• Perform and or assist in operations related to water distribution systems and related equipment
• Monitor and control chemical feed systems
• Perform and or assist with the operation and maintenance of associated equipment such as pumps, blowers, generators, etc.
• Perform and or assist with the maintenance and repair of fire hydrants
• Perform and or assist with fire hydrant flow test
• Maintain operation of valves, including mainline, air release, pressure reducing and associated equipment
• Perform and or assist with water storage tank inspections and maintenance
• Collect water samples and perform field testing analysis
• Read and record gauge and meter readings
• Assist in the maintenance of equipment, buildings, valve vaults etc.
• Perform facility housekeeping activities and maintain grounds including mowing grass and weed control
• Perform other related duties as required

• Work in all plant areas which may be open areas or confined spaces and may be accessed by ladders, narrow stairwells, catwalks or scaffolds; lift, move and load/unload heavy tools, equipment, barrels/bundles of materials and other items; use various hand tools and motorized equipment. Move and store barrels of chemicals and lift and load bags of chemicals. Work outside in all weather conditions.
• Climb onto water storage tanks to perform minor maintenance.
• Maintain facial hair to properly wear self‑contained breathing apparatus (SCBA), full and half‑piece air‑purifying respirators and other job‑specific safety equipment, and pass SCBA fit test throughout employment.
• Available for varied shifts and varied workdays as assigned, and available for on‑call response to emergency situations.
• Participate in the on‑call emergency standby rotation schedule.
• Verifying employment eligibility and a criminal background check will be conducted in accordance with Public Health Security and Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Act of 2002.
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