Pump Operator - Nights (12 Hour Shifts)

City of McKinney (TX)•Mckinney, TX

48d

About The Position

Under general direction, the purpose of the position is to perform activities in the operation and maintenance of water pumping facilities to ensure quality and adequate water supply for human consumption, fire suppression, and industrial or commercial use. Position is responsible for ensuring all pumps, motors, tanks, towers, and Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition (SCADA) are operating properly. Performs related work as required. Will be scheduled to 24 hours 7 days a week on-call duty.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED and five (5) years of training and / or experience in water distribution systems maintenance and operation with two (2) years of training and / or experience operating SCADA control systems.
TCEQ Class C Distribution License required.
Must possess and maintain a valid class C driver's license.
Must pass a drug screen and background check.

Responsibilities

Interprets, explains, and enforces provisions of applicable laws, regulations, and standards relating to operation and maintenance of the City's water pumping and storage facilities; initiates any actions necessary to correct deviations or violations.
Diagnoses, troubleshoots, and maintains pumps, motors, and facilities at pump stations and water towers; diagnoses electrical problems; performs repair and maintenance work in routine (preventive) and emergency situations; purchases parts as needed.
Prepares, completes or maintains various forms, reports, correspondence, and other documents as required by the State regulatory agencies. These reports include, but are not limited to; water pumping flows on a daily, monthly and annual basis; water sampling reports; flushing reports; chlorine reports; Consumer Confidence Report (CCR); lead and copper report, and trihalomethane report.
Receives various forms, reports, correspondence, flow charts, pressure charts, test reports, inspection forms, architectural drawings, civil drawings, map books, laws, policies, procedures, manuals, directories, reference materials, or other documentation; reviews, completes, processes, forwards, and/or retains as appropriate.
Operates a utility truck, personal computer, general office equipment, diagnostic instruments, meters, electrician tools, hand tools, and other equipment as necessary to complete essential functions, including the use of word processing, spreadsheets, database, graphs, SCADA system, e-mail, Internet, and other computer programs.
Performs general/preventive maintenance tasks necessary to keep vehicles, equipment, and tools in operable condition, which may include inspecting equipment, refueling vehicles, checking and replacing fluids, painting equipment surfaces, washing/cleaning equipment, maintaining grounds and water towers, or cleaning shop/work areas; monitors equipment operations to maintain efficiency and safety; reports faulty equipment.
Communicates with superintendent and director, other employees, other departments, regulatory agencies, outside agencies, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, to review status of work, to exchange information, or to resolve problems.
Maintains a comprehensive, current knowledge of applicable laws/regulations; reads related professional publications; maintains professional affiliations; attends workshops and training sessions as appropriate.
Will be scheduled to 24 hours 7 days a week on-call duty.
Provides assistance to other employees or departments as needed.
Comply with all written City policies and procedures.
Adhere to assigned work schedule as outlined in City and department attendance policies and procedures.
Drive to and from destinations as assigned by Supervisor.
Other duties may be assigned.