Senior Pump Operator

City of Compton•Compton, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, performs a wide variety of skilled, journey-level duties in the installation, maintenance, repair and servicing of mechanical, electrical and electronic equipment, devices and machinery used in the operation of the City’s water storage and distribution system; and performs other related duties. This is the journey level in the Pump Operator job series. This class may be distinguished from the lower (Pump Operator) level by the skill level required in all of the classes’ craft areas, and the complexity of assigned projects based on knowledge of the City’s equipment, systems, standards and procedures.

Requirements

Possession of a High School diploma, G.E.D. or equivalent; AND four (4) years of experience in pump operations of a water utility; OR an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Must possess a valid California Class C Driver’s License.
Possession of a Grade II Water Treatment and Grade II Water Distribution Certification issued by the State of California Department of Public Health.
City organization, operations, policies and procedures.
Principles and practices of water distribution system construction, maintenance, repair and safety practices including equipment related maintenance.
State and federal environmental protection codes and regulations; Cal OSHA regulations.
Mechanical maintenance and repair of industrial equipment, components and machinery; plumbing and pipe fitting; welding; industrial electrical systems, maintenance and repair; and the installation, troubleshooting and repair of electronic control systems.
Common hand and power tools.
Basic preventive maintenance on assigned equipment.
Mechanical maintenance and repair of industrial equipment, components and machinery; plumbing and pipe fitting; welding; industrial electrical systems, maintenance and repair; and the installation, troubleshooting and repair of electronic control systems.
Maintaining maintenance and inspection records.
Utilizing public relations techniques in responding to inquiries and complaints.
Working flexible hours or on-call schedule.
Operating a personal computer, including Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) software.
Verbal and written communications.
Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work.

Responsibilities

Inspects, maintains and repairs pumps, valves, motors and other equipment located in pumping stations and at water storage facilities.
Performs regular visual inspections and/or tests of all water pump station machinery, controls, and equipment.
Takes periodic readings of gauges, meters and charts, and records results in operating log book.
Performs scheduled routine preventative maintenance on pumps and electrical equipment, measures well levels, and performs minor electrical and plumbing repairs, including changing oil and lubricating well motors.
Collects water and well samples for analysis; checks valves, gates and water mains.
Flushes water mains and fire hydrants; locates water main leaks and assists with repairs.
Tests, troubleshoots, calibrates and performs preventive maintenance on a variety of complex electronic instruments and devices; tests solid state circuitry to locate defective parts in analog and digital equipment; replaces defective parts.
Maintains records and logs of quantity of water produced from wells, and water that is purchased and consumed.
Maintains and cleans pump houses and grounds.
Reviews, investigates and responds to work requests and complaints.
Ensures compliance with state regulations by adding chemicals to domestic water, and takes samples as required.
Responds to emergency calls within specified time when participating in the emergency standby program.
Performs related duties and responsibilities as assigned.