Water Operator

Marshall Municipal Utilities•Marshall, MN

36d

About The Position

Under general supervision, participates in the operations and maintenance work of MMU's water system. This position is classified as safety sensitive. Organizational Relationships: Reports to: Water Operations Manager Receives work direction from: Water Foreman Directly Supervises: None Internal Communications: Department managers, department supervisors, and other utility staff. External Communications: MMU customers, city departments, county departments, the general public, suppliers/vendors, local plumbers, and excavators. Essential Functions: The Water Operator is accountable for the safe and continuous operation of Marshall Municipal Utilities water distribution system and Water Treatment Plant which is the main source of City water supply. The Water Operator will: Monitor water levels in various storage tanks; set plant production accordingly. Test and analyze water for hardness, alkalinity, pH, fluoride, iron, magnesium, and chlorine. Fill chemical solution barrel, record daily operating data, make chemical feed adjustments, and press sludge. Chlorinate wells, measure and record groundwater levels. Excavate and replace hydrants, install extension kits, and flush out hydrants. Install water main repair sleeve; tap water main for service connection; replace sections of water main and other components; utilize excavation shoring; exercise water main valves. Maintain records of meter removals and replacements; install water meters; hook up remote radios; get meter readings and assist in inventory management tasks. Maintain meters form 3/4” to 10”. Record monthly production readings and monthly totals. Maintain a maintenance schedule and perform maintenance on facilities including well and well houses and the water treatment plant as well as other items including but not limited to painting, plumbing, custodial duties and grounds maintenance. Operate a variety of light and heavy equipment assigned to the department, as needed. Serve as a ground person for electric department as needed. Ensure that safety precautions and procedures are followed in various work activities. Perform other duties as assigned by Supervisor or as apparent.

Requirements

Combination of training and experience that contributes to an adequate vocational/technical knowledge of water technology and/or water distribution construction.
Ability to secure a Class D water license within two years.
Maintain valid driver's license
A 20 minute on-call response time is mandatory.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of water chemistry and hardness, hydraulics, pumps and math skills.
Knowledge of OSHA safety procedures and regulations.
Skill to operate a variety of tools and equipment.
Ability to recognize problems in water treatment process and adjust chemical factors as needed.
Ability to recognize maintenance problems through visual and audio check of equipment.
Ability to exert physical effort in all types of weather conditions.
Mechanical competence

Responsibilities

Monitor water levels in various storage tanks; set plant production accordingly.
Test and analyze water for hardness, alkalinity, pH, fluoride, iron, magnesium, and chlorine.
Fill chemical solution barrel, record daily operating data, make chemical feed adjustments, and press sludge.
Chlorinate wells, measure and record groundwater levels.
Excavate and replace hydrants, install extension kits, and flush out hydrants.
Install water main repair sleeve; tap water main for service connection; replace sections of water main and other components; utilize excavation shoring; exercise water main valves.
Maintain records of meter removals and replacements; install water meters; hook up remote radios; get meter readings and assist in inventory management tasks.
Maintain meters form 3/4” to 10”.
Record monthly production readings and monthly totals.
Maintain a maintenance schedule and perform maintenance on facilities including well and well houses and the water treatment plant as well as other items including but not limited to painting, plumbing, custodial duties and grounds maintenance.
Operate a variety of light and heavy equipment assigned to the department, as needed.
Serve as a ground person for electric department as needed.
Ensure that safety precautions and procedures are followed in various work activities.
Perform other duties as assigned by Supervisor or as apparent.