Cross Contamination Technician

GENERAL DEFINITION OF WORK

Under the direction of the Water Plant Superintendent, the Cross-Contamination Technician plans, coordinates and administers various day-to-day activities pertaining to the City’s Cross Connection Control Program, elevated water tower maintenance, well and pump maintenance, and water treatment plant maintenance.

City of Germantown public servants exist, first and foremost, to protect and enhance the quality of life of those we serve; every position on the Germantown team has a shared responsibility and accountability to fulfill this purpose. Through the constant alignment of individual actions, behaviors and performance with our organization’s values system, Germantown public servants demonstrate a steadfast commitment to our greater mission of Excellence.

Every day. As a mission-driven, values-centered organization, the expectation for City leaders is to model ‘The Germantown Way’ at all times for those they influence and interact with daily.

1.Performs other duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of water distribution systems; hydraulics and plumbing systems; applicable state and local laws, rules, building codes, ordinances and related regulations governing backflow prevention, cross connections and water pollution, including Title 17 of the Safe Drinking Water Act and Uniform Plumbing Codes; plumbing techniques, practices and materials; industrial type water systems and sources of contamination and pollution.
• Knowledge of the operation of construction and maintenance tools and equipment.
• Knowledge of the hazards and applicable safety rules and regulations for performing mechanical maintenance.
• Knowledge of cross contamination regulations from TDEC/EPA.
• Knowledge of GIS database and mapping.
• Ability to read and understand operation manuals, verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to communicate instructions and warnings to co-workers.
• Ability to work independently, self-motivating.
• Ability to track cross connection program in database and mapping formats.
• Physical ability to perform essential job duties.

High School graduate or GED, and one year of experience operating equipment, or any combination of education, training and experience providing the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform essential job functions. Computer proficiency required.

• Valid Backflow Testers Certificate from the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) or the American Water Works Association (AWWA) within twelve months from date of appointment.
• Grade I or II Water Distribution Operator certification is preferred but not required.

Works outside exposed to extreme temperatures and inclement weather. Frequently exposed to dust and occasionally to dampness and unsanitary conditions. Subject to hazards of construction work and working around traffic. Subject to excessive noise from equipment. Subject to heavy lifting, as much as 50 lbs. a distance of four feet from the ground. Subject to excessive reaching, pulling, pushing, feeling and climbing to operate equipment.

Occasionally requires crawling, kneeling, stooping, and crouching to remove trapped debris from equipment or to perform routine maintenance on equipment. Must wear all safety equipment in accordance with safety regulations.