Water Systems Operator -Iv

Water System Operator

Under immediate supervision progressing to general supervision, performs a variety of semi-skilled to highly skilled activities and functions related to the operation, maintenance, and repair of the City's water system, including production, treatment, storage and distribution facilities and related appurtenances; performs related duties as assigned.

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this class.

Water System Operator I/II:

• Performs semi-skilled and skilled work in the operation and maintenance of facilities and equipment utilized in the production, treatment, and distribution of water including storage facilities.
• Inspects wells, storage facilities, pumps, motors, generators, chemical feeders, valves, electrical and electronic controls, recording and measuring devices, and related equipment; performs preventative maintenance as required.
• Maintains pumping stations and performs preventative maintenance on motors, pumps, gauges, and related equipment.
• Collects and records flow, pressure, gauge readings, well levels, and sample test results; performs field testing such as chlorine, pH, temperature, and turbidity with portable measuring devices.
• Controls proper chemical dosage rates for groundwater and distribution system requirements.
• Responds to and documents water quality complaints in the water distribution system.
• Maintains landscape and performs maintenance around reservoirs, wells, and associated facilities; keeps sites in a clean and orderly condition including painting facilities and equipment on a regular basis.
• With supervision, makes decisions as shift operator controlling the flow and pressure of the water system and storage facilities manually or using SCADA (system control and data acquisition); maintains or adjusts system flow and pressure to meet consumer and fire flow demands and maintains minimum pressure requirements.
• Performs bacteriological water sampling and prepares collected samples for shipping; collects water samples as required for maintaining water quality compliance with State and Federal regulatory agencies.
• Reports unusual conditions and notifies supervisor of the need for any repairs.
• Excavates to install, maintain, and repair water pipelines using proper methods.
• Replaces or repair meters as required.
• May perform construction activities such as repair and replace asphalt or concrete, and minor carpentry.
• Assists with repairs and tests City backflow prevention devices and with administration of the City's backflow prevention management-software.
• Works in confined space environments such as vaults and pits; uses air monitoring equipment to detect unsuitable air quality.
• Reads and interprets plans and specifications; maintains associated records as required.
• May assist construction and maintenance crews on a relief or emergency basis.
• Utilizes safe work practices, including safety precautions for operating power equipment, working in traffic and under hazardous conditions.
• Frequently uses a personal computer, tablet, phone or related electronic equipment to assist with the logging and/or tracking of daily work assignments; maintains other work-related records as needed. Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Google Sheets, Google Forms and other software related to record keeping and communication.
• Standby 24-7 rotation shifts to responds to all water related emergencies.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Water System Operator III/IV:

• Provides lead direction and training as required on assigned projects related to the installation, maintenance, and repair of facilities and equipment utilized in the production, treatment, and distribution of water including storage facilities.
• Inspects wells, storage facilities, pumps, motors, generators, chemical feeders, valves, electrical and electronic controls, recording and measuring devices, and related equipment; performs preventative maintenance as required.
• Maintains pumping stations and performs preventative maintenance on motors, pumps, gauges, and related equipment.
• Collects and records flow, pressure, gauge readings, well levels, and sample test results; performs field testing such as chlorine, pH, temperature, and turbidity with portable measuring devices.
• Controls proper chemical dosage rates for groundwater and distribution system requirements.
• Responds to and documents water quality complaints in the distribution system.
• Provides specialized support in the planning and implementation of the City's cross-connection control program; inspects, tests, and repairs City backflow devices as needed; assists with the administration of the City's backflow prevention software program.
• Maintains landscape and performs maintenance around reservoirs, wells, and associated facilities; keeps sites in a clean and orderly…