Water Distribution Operator I/II

City of Rohnert Park•Rohnert Park, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Rohnert Park is recruiting for 2 Water Distribution Operators to join the Utilities Division within the Public Works Department. The current vacancies may be filled at the Water Distribution Operator I or II level, depending on skills and qualifications. The City of Rohnert Park’s water distribution system consists of approximately 100 miles of water mains and about 9,283 service connections. The Water Distribution Division maintains and operates all transmission mains throughout the City’s water piping network. Water Distribution staff are also responsible for maintaining and operating all service lines, hydrants, and valves.

Requirements

Safe practices in using a variety of mechanical and power tools and equipment in constructing, maintaining, and repairing a variety of City facilities and infrastructure.
Traffic laws, ordinances, rules and regulations involved in the operation of vehicle and heavy equipment operations.
Basic electrical principles.
Techniques for working with concrete, welding, plumbing, and carpentry.
Arithmetic sufficient to calculate volumes, areas, lengths, percentages and conversions.
Safe work practices, including safety precautions for operating power equipment, working in traffic and under hazardous conditions.
Construction and maintenance materials, methods, standards, and terminology.
Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors, and City staff.
The structure and content of the English language, including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
Modern equipment and communication tools used for business functions and program, project, and task coordination.
Computers and software programs to conduct, compile, and/or generate documentation.
Operate a variety of mechanical and power tools and equipment used in constructing, maintaining, and repairing City parks and landscape features.
Perform varied and complex mechanical maintenance and repair work.
Diagnose problems and determine appropriate action.
Interpret and work from sketches, plans, and specifications.
Learn and utilize new technology.
Perform heavy, manual labor under adverse working conditions.
Understand, interpret, and apply all pertinent laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures, and standards relevant to work performed.
Effectively represent the department and the City in meetings with governmental agencies; community groups; various business, professional, and regulatory organizations; and in meetings with individuals.
Learn and understand the organization and operation of the City and of outside agencies as necessary to assume assigned responsibilities.
Independently organize work, set priorities, meet critical deadlines, and follow-up on assignments.
Effectively use computer systems, software applications, and modern business equipment to perform a variety of work tasks.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, using appropriate English grammar and syntax.
Use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy, procedural, and legal guidelines.
Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12 th ) grade.
Six (6) months of experience performing manual labor in general construction or maintenance (for Operator I).
Three (3) years of increasingly responsible experience in the construction, maintenance, and/or repair of water distribution systems, facilities, and related appurtenances (for Operator II).
Possession of a valid California Class “C” Driver’s License by time of appointment and a satisfactory driving record (for Operator I).
Possession of a valid California Class “A” or “B” commercial driver’s license with tank and air brake endorsements (or greater equivalent), within one year of appointment (for Operator I).
Possession of a Grade I Water Distribution Operator Certificate (D1) issued by the State of California Water Resources Control Board within one year of appointment (for Operator I).
Possession of a valid California Class “A” or “B” commercial driver’s license with tank and air brake endorsements (or greater equivalent), is required by date of appointment (for Operator II).
Possession of a Grade II Water Distribution Operator Certificate (D2) issued by the State of California Water Resources Control Board, by date of appointment (for Operator II).
Possession of a Grade I Water Treatment Plant Operator Certificate (T1) issued by the State of California Water Resources Control Board, by date of appointment (for Operator II).

Nice To Haves

Possession of a Grade I Water Treatment Plant Operator Certificate (T1) issued by the State of California Water Resources Control Board is desirable (for Operator I).
Possession of a Grade III Water Distribution Operator Certificate (D3) issued by the State of California Water Resources Control Board is desirable (for Operator II).
Possession of a Grade II Water Treatment Plant Operator Certificate (T2) issued by the State of California Water Resources Control Board is desirable (for Operator II).

Responsibilities

Repairs and maintains water facilities and infrastructure using hand tools, heavy equipment and specialized machinery.
Installs, repairs, and replaces underground water mains, services, and associated appurtenances using basic plumbing tools, tapping machine, pipe cutters, pipe wrenches and associated tools.
Digs and shores trenches using proper methods.
Operates and/or drives a variety of light and heavy-duty equipment and vehicles typically used in utility maintenance and construction activities.
Installs, repairs, and replaces asphalt and concrete, including removal and patching, and assists with replacement related to utility work.
Performs and collects water quality field tests.
Follows safe work practices and observes safety rules and regulations.
Works in confined space environments such as vaults and pits; uses air monitoring equipment to detect unsuitable air quality.
Determines and sets up safe work zone traffic control and maintains a safe work environment.
Provides timely and responsive corrective action to citizens’ questions, concerns, complaints, and claims.
Uses a computer to assist with the logging and/or tracking of daily work assignments; maintains other work-related records as needed.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Provide outstanding and friendly customer service.
Create and maintain a respectful and collaborative working environment.
Communicate honestly and behave in a manner that is ethical, legal and fiscally responsible.
Demonstrate care for the organization, customers, and coworkers.
Perform work of the highest quality possible.
Practice and encourage initiative and innovation to improve the workplace.