Water Distribution Operator

City of Redlands•Redlands, CA

14h•Onsite

About The Position

Put your technical skills to work in a career that keeps communities running. We're seeking a dedicated Water Distribution Operator to maintain, monitor, and improve our water distribution system. Under supervision, performs a variety of duties involved in the operation and maintenance of the Municipal Utilities and Engineering Department's potable and non-potable/recycled water distribution system, and sewer collection system. Exercises no supervision.

Requirements

One year of experience in performing general construction or mechanical equipment maintenance work involving the use of hand and power tools and the operation of light trucks
High school diploma or equivalent
Possession of, or the ability to obtain, a valid California driver's license at the time of appointment
Possess and maintain a valid California Class B Commercial driver's license with tanker endorsement or must obtain within 9 months of appointment
Possession and maintenance of California State Water Resources Control Board Water Distribution Operator Grade D1 Certificate or must obtain within 12 months
Regularly sit, stand, walk, kneel, crouch, stoop, squat, crawl, twist, climb, and lift up to 50lbs alone or 100lbs with assistance
Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, feel, or operate and reach with hands and arms
Regularly travel to different sites and locations
Ability to distinguish color and wear protective apparel
Must be able to communicate with others and to exchange information accurately
Must be available for stand by/on call duty

Nice To Haves

Courses in water technology is highly desirable
Possession and maintenance of California State Water Resources Control Board Water Treatment Operator Grade T1 Certificate is desirable

Responsibilities

Operates and maintains the water distribution and sewer collection system, including pumps, valves, and control panels
Drives, operates, and maintains equipment, tools, and vehicles
Responds tactfully and effectively to customer inquiries and complaints
Assists in ensuring timely completion of preventative maintenance programs
Adheres to all safety programs and practices in work methods and procedures
Performs additional construction and maintenance tasks including concrete work, truck driving, and a variety of installation and repair activities
Maintains and updates a variety of records, logs, reports, and maps
Welds, fabricates, and assembles parts and equipment for City utility operations as job knowledge and experience increases
Perform related duties and responsibilities as assigned
Assumes responsibility for daily operation, maintenance, and record keeping of the Underground Service Alert Program (When assigned to U.S.A. Program)
Locates main lines, water lines, and service lines as needed for City staff, contractors, and other utility companies in conformance with marking criteria and time requirements of government code 4216 (When assigned to U.S.A. Program)
Conducts leak detection in water main line and water service (When assigned to U.S.A. Program)
Performs minor maintenance tasks including removal and installation (When assigned to Customer Service)
Reads and investigates water pressure complaints (When assigned to Customer Service)
Locks and shuts off water service for non-payment (When assigned to Customer Service)
Maintains, repairs, and replaces fire hydrants, valves, and related parts (When assigned as Water Line/Fire Specialist)
Performs and interprets fire hydrant flow test and makes appropriate adjustments as necessary (When assigned as Water Line/Fire Specialist)