Water Distribution System Operator Iii

JOB POSITION: WATER DISTRIBUTION OPERATOR III (Meter Reading/Installation/Repair/Monitoring)

Division:
Customer Operations (Field Operations)

Status:
Non-Exempt

Grade: 105

Job Code: 782

Reports to:

Water Distribution Supervisor

Date: 07-01-07

Revised Date: 04-01-22

Last Reviewed Date: 04-01-22

Performs routine semi-skilled, technical work in daily operations of reading/maintenance of water meters/water services/water distribution system. Starts/Stops water service for customers for new or nonpayment. Inspect for illegal connections/cross connections. Verify customer accounts are occupied/vacant. Repairs leaks around a water meter. Replaces meter boxes/lids/manholes/other accessories. Performs billing related work order. Investigate/troubleshoot water quality/water pressure/water break related service calls. Investigate/troubleshoot/repair/check water pumps/pressure reducing valves.

Operate a valve maintenance trailer. Monitor/investigates water loss in district meter area. Perform accuracy test on water meetings. Install/replace/remove 3" and larger water meters. Locate water/sewer/ other underground utilities. Locate/mark water leaks. Isolate water lines for installation/removal/repair. Inspect/exercise/test fire hydrants/water valves. Notify customers of water outages. Performs routine vehicle maintenance. Must work varied work shifts including standby/emergency hours as assigned.

Graduation from high school/GED equivalent with three (3) or more years experience and/or training in water distribution related work. Basic knowledge of power/hand tools and plumbing and fixtures required.

• Basic knowledge of power and hand tools.
• Basic knowledge of plumbing and fixtures.
• Interprets a GIS system, maps, drawings and schematics.
• Reads water meters.
• Installs water meters.
• Program and troubleshoot water meters and radio read systems.
• Trouble shoot water meters and radio read systems.
• Starts and stops water service for customers.
• Turn water on and off for nonpayment.
• Inspect for illegal connections and cross connections on customers' accounts.
• Verify customer accounts are occupied or vacant.
• Repairs leaks around a water meter.
• Replaces meter boxes, lids, manholes and other accessories.
• Performs necessary billing related work order to task at hand.
• Investigate and troubleshoot water quality related service calls.
• Investigate and troubleshoot water pressure related service calls.
• Investigate and troubleshoot water break service calls.
• Locate water, sewer and other underground utilities.
• Locate and mark water leaks.
• Isolate water lines for installation, removal and repair.
• Inspect, exercise and test fire hydrants.
• Inspect and exercise water valves.
• Notify customers of water outages.
• Perform necessary related work order for task at hand.
• Perform accuracy test on water meters.
• Install, replace or remove 3" and larger water meters.
• Monitor and investigates water loss in district meter area.
• Investigate, troubleshoot and repair water pumps.
• Investigate, troubleshoot and repair pressure reducing valves, and check valves.
• Operate a valve maintenance trailer.
• Performs routine vehicle maintenance.
• Subject to twenty-four (24) hour call and works varied shifts as assigned.

None.

• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work safely and obey all safety rules.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbal and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with coworkers, other Water Authority departments and the general public.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, maps and procedure manuals.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in writing, oral or diagram form.
• Ability to work alone or in a team environment.
• Ability to be self-motivated and address issues with minimal to no direction.
• Must possess and maintain a good work ethic with a strong emphasis on good attendance, reporting to work on time, completing job assignments in a timely manner, maintaining a good work attitude, performing all job duties as assigned and/or scheduled.

• Display competence in troubleshooting and analyzing water distribution system problems reflected from a minimum one year collective experience.
• Display competence in resolving complicated hydraulic issues and problems reflected from a minimum one year collective experience.
• Display competence in the ability to monitor and maintenance a ground water well reflected from a minimum one year collective experience.
• Display competence in training personnel the essential duties of a WDO I, II and III.
• Sufficient experience as determined by Water Operation Management in the following duties:
  Essential duties of a WDO I, II and III.
• Completion of three bonus track items. Certificate or License. Certification or License can be obtained in one of the following areas as determined by Water Operations…