Water Distribution Operator

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The Water Distribution Operator assists with a variety of tasks involved in the maintenance, installation, and repair the water distribution system's water mains, service connections, fire hydrants and valves with guidance and direction under the general supervision of a Water Distribution Supervisor. Assigned duties increase in scope and difficulty as the Water Distribution Operator demonstrates the ability to perform such duties.

The Water Distribution Operator may work in one of several divisions of the Water Services Department.

• Learns and then performs with increasing independence Water Distribution Operator duties.
• Installs, maintains, and repairs water mains, water service connections, fire hydrants, and valves.
• Sets up barricades and other warning devices to channel traffic around construction areas or other hazards.
• Cuts, taps, and threads water pipe and makes copper, plastic or other joint connections.
• Operates mobile equipment such as dump trucks, crew trucks, small trenching machines, and small tractor-mounted dozers in support of installation and repair work.
• Operates power driven machinery such as jack hammers, tampers or other similarly sized equipment.
• Cleans work area after completing job assignments.
• Notifies customers of necessity for interruptions of water service.
• Opens and closes main valves, manually or with a valve operating machine, for water main extensions or repairs.
• Locates valves and water meters using quarter section maps or electronic detectors.
• Raises, lowers or relocates water mains, water meters, valves, and fire hydrants to allow clearance for other utilities or improvements.
• Sets meter boxes and water meters and records meter reading and other required meter identification information.
• Demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality customer service.

Knowledge of:

• Equipment and machinery mechanics.

• Learn methods and techniques of water distribution system repair, maintenance, and installation.
• Learn job-related material primarily through oral instruction and observation in an on-the-job training setting.
• Understand and follow written and oral instructions in the English language.
• Use common hand tools, such as hammers, saws, screwdrivers or similar tools.
• Learn and practice trench safety regulations, hardhat, and vest policies.
• Develop skill in the use of tools and equipment used in the installation, maintenance, and repair of the water distribution system.
• Measure distance using a tape measure or other measuring device.
• Observe or monitor objects to determine compliance with prescribed operating or safety standards.
• Set up or remove barricades, traffic cones or similar objects.li>
• Read, comprehend, and interpret written material in the English language such as operation manuals and Material Safety Data Sheets.
• Work cooperatively with other City employees.
• Work safely without presenting a direct threat to self or others.
• Work in a variety of weather conditions with exposure to the elements.
• Travel across rough, uneven or rocky surfaces at excavation sites.
• Work in small, cramped spaces, such as ditches, to repair water mains or service connections.
• Bend or stoop repeatedly or continually over time to install or repair water mains, service connections,…