Utility Operator Job Pacific Beach Washington USA,Trades / Skilled Labor

Position: Utility Operator I
Location: Pacific Beach

This position is posted until filled and applications will be reviewed upon receipt

Hiring for two positions

JOB SUMMARY

The Utility Operator I performs operations tasks, water quality analysis, and maintenance activities related to the operation of the water and wastewater systems.

Duties depend on day-to-day priorities and may involve: plant checks, pump station checks, adjustment of chemical feeds; cleaning of equipment and facilities; water quality monitoring, water meter installation, maintenance, and reading; and building, grounds, and equipment maintenance.

Employees in this position participate in training and skills building to gain knowledge, skills, and abilities. Other duties may be assigned as required.

This position is not classified as Essential Personnel.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Assist personnel of a higher classification in operating and maintaining motors, pumps, and related equipment used in water and wastewater systems.

Operates valves and gates; starts and stops motors, pumps, engines, and generators to control and adjust flow and treatment processes, as directed.

Hoses down and cleans up tanks, equipment, and structures.

Repairs and rebuilds grinder pumps.

Cleans, paints, and performs minor maintenance of buildings, equipment, and grounds.

Collect samples and perform routine laboratory analysis.

Assists personnel of a higher classification to construct, rebuild, and maintain the wastewater treatment plant, wastewater collection system, and water distribution system.

Monitors and records necessary operational data and reports problems to supervisor.

Operates a variety of heavy equipment; ensures proper maintenance of equipment and tools by cleaning and checking equipment and tools after use; performs routine inspections and preventative maintenance on assigned equipment.

Attends training needed to achieve licensing and to be informed of new regulations and technologies.

May serve in a rotating "on call" capacity; follow emergency call-out and customer contact procedures; respond to emergencies such as broken pipes, equipment failures or other malfunctions requiring immediate attention.

Perform other duties and projects as assigned by the Chief Operators.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES

Positions in the Utility Operator I classification are distinguished by the responsibility for performing entry level operator tasks, assisting higher classification staff in the construction and operation of the utility, and for performing work that requires less technical education, experience, and professional certification than Utility Operator II’s.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Climbing
Balancing
Stooping, kneeling
Crouching
Reaching
Standing
Mobility
Pushing
Pulling
Lifting
Fingering
Grasping
Feeling
Talking
Hearing
Seeing
Repetitive motion
Digging

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work is performed both in the office and in the field for extended periods under dirty and uncomfortable situations and in all types of weather and temperature conditions.

Requires residency within a 60-minute response time of the Pacific Beach duty station.

May lift and carry up to 50 pounds; work in confined spaces; have exposure to hazardous gases, chemicals, raw sewage, dust, smoke, fumes, etc.

May be required to be on call for emergencies 24-hours a day and may be required to work evening and weekend hours. May be required to work alone.

Require extensive travel to facilities throughout the working day. May be required to travel for training purposes and commute to other departments or government agencies.

May perform duties while wearing required protective equipment.

Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of and the ability to use manual and power hand tools.

Ability to comprehend federal, state, and local environmental regulations applicable to wastewater.

Ability to…