Water Production​/Water Maintenance & Repair Operator

CITY OF KALISPELL

POSITION DESCRIPTION

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Class

Title:

Water Production/Water Maintenance & Repair Operator

Department:
Public Works

Division:
Water

Union: AFSCME Union

Salary: $27.79

Benefits: 100% paid health insurance for employee & reduced rates for dependents. State retirement plan, 3-weeks’ vacation, paid sick leave, 10 State and Federal holidays. This position may be participating in a
* VEBA program.

FLSA:
Non-Exempt

Date:
October 5, 2026

Performs a variety of work including the operation, maintenance, repair, and installation of City owned water production and distribution facilities. Position also requires good customer service skills when assisting the public to understand City water policies, coordinating the public-private interface on construction projects, and working effectively with the public to resolve problems with water service, consumption, and bills for service.

Works under the general supervision of the Water Production Working Supervisor, or as otherwise determined by the Public Works Director.

Note: It is expected that every employee should be on time, fully prepared, every day that the employee is scheduled to work. We expect every employee to strive for perfect attendance.

The following duties are typical for this classification. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• General Maintenance and Repair (85%)
• Perform required labor and/or operate a variety of equipment and tools related to construction, operation, maintenance, and repair activities associated with municipal water supply infrastructure and distribution systems.
• Inspect, maintain, trouble-shoot, and/or repair chlorine disinfection equipment, booster pumping stations, reservoirs, distribution pipelines, and water supply wells.
• Operate, maintain and diagnose/repair hardware and/or software problems related to water supply operational SCADA control systems and facility intrusion detection systems.
• Cuts, fits, lays, repairs, taps, cleans and flushes water mains, pipe, gates and fittings for repair of mains and services and the installation of services, fire hydrants and other items; assists in shutting off broken sections of water mains.
• Performs water taps for new services, inspect and monitor new construction, coordinate requests for new service with construction personnel, and maintains records of field work for future reference.
• Operates light and medium-sized construction and power equipment, such as mechanized broom, dump truck, backhoe/loader, grader, refuse truck, pickup truck, utility truck, street sweeper, snow plow, street roller, tamper, plate compactor, saws, pumps, compressors, sanders, generators, common hand and power tools, shovels, wrenches, detection devices, mobile radio, and phone.
• Drive trucks of various sizes and weights in the loading, hauling and unloading of various equipment, gravel, and sand.
• May install, repair, and troubleshoot water metering equipment, remote radio meter reading devices, curb boxes and valves as necessary to insure that all elements of these support systems are functioning properly.
• Inspects meter connections for defects, damage and unauthorized connection or use; reports findings to supervisor or clerical staff in billing office.
• Operates portable computer to collect and maintain metering data. Troubleshoots automated radio frequency reading software and equipment to ensure consistent, accurate and reliable operation. Works closely with software and metering equipment vendors to implement software and equipment upgrades and other metering system changes. Provides routine assistance to water billing staff to…