Water​/Wastewater Utility Systems Operator - SCC

Summary or Purpose

Operate and maintain the water utility system, which consists of four system types - Water

Treatment. Water Distribution, Wastewater Treatment and Wastewater Collection. Must have a

professional and courteous demeanor when interacting with customers and regulatory agency

personnel. Oversees daily truck-based water dispensing and wastewater receipt operations. Ensures

accurate metering, ticketing, and end-of-day reconciliation troubleshoots equipment and maintains

safe, reliable service.

The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all Employees in this classification. Shown are duties intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

• Perform the functions of the Water Utility Systems Operator.
• Safely operate and maintain mechanical equipment and machinery;
• Coordinate loading and dispatch of water trucks and wastewater receiving. Enforce safety and spill- prevention practices.
• Operate and monitor flow meters; verify driver inputs and transaction IDs; perform resets and calibration checks; log anomalies such as partial fills or unrecorded volumes.
• Maintain printer function and ensure each transaction prints and is issued to the driver. File receipts by date/vehicle and report equipment faults immediately.
• Match daily water and wastewater volumes between meters and receipts.
• Resolve discrepancies, submit daily log of totals, and deliver reports to supervisor.
• Troubleshooting & Maintenance:
  Diagnose and resolve issues with flow meters, printers, valves, and actuators. Initiate work orders for recurring faults and track until closure.
• Safety & Compliance:
  Maintain clean, organized work areas.
• Report spills, near-misses, and participate in safety meetings and drills.
• Perform laboratory testing or water and wastewater samples for process control.
• Prepare chemical solutions and operate chemical feed systems correctly according to the process rate of flow. Perform basic math calculations.
• Make minor repairs to keep equipment operable, under the supervision of the Lead Operator.
• Operate and maintain membrane filtration water treatment systems.
• Operate and maintain the wastewater treatment plant.
• Operate and maintain distribution and collection pipelines and appurtenances.
• Operate, troubleshoot and maintain boiler and hydronic systems.
• Work safely in trench excavation environments to maintain and repair pipelines.
• Respond promptly and effectively to after-hours call outs and alarms.
• Use of all the recommended personal protective equipment is mandatory.
• Pursue obtaining the required levels of operator certification.
• Work outdoors as required in very cold, Arctic conditions.
• Work in close proximity to raw sewage and wastewater. Work on weekends and holidays as required.

Perform other duties as assigned

• Skill in using personal computers and a variety of software applications.
• Knowledge of North Slope Borough organization, operations, policies and procedures.
• Knowledge and understanding of basic shop safety, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), and Safley Data Sheets (SOS);
• Must be able to work in various inside and outside environments being subjected to weather changes, noise vibrations, job hazards and atmospheric conditions.
• Ability to understand safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.

• High school diploma, or G.E.D/or. A combination of 12 years of education and related work experience.
• Valid State of Alaska driver's License that meets North Slope insurance criteria.
• Required to obtain Incident Command System {ICS) IS I 00, JS 200, IS 700 and IS 800 within the probationary period:
• Required to obtain CPR, AED and Basic First Aid Certification within the probationary period.
• Obtain site specific Reso Kurce Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) training in accordance with 40 C.F.R. § 265.16 within the probationary period:
• Obtain Hazardous Waste and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) current certification within the probationary period.
• Obtain Small Quantity Handler training in accordance with 40 C.F.R. 273.16 within the probationary period.
• Obtain site specific Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) training in accordance with 40 C.F.R 112.7 (f)(I)(2) and (3) within the probationary period: