Water/Sewer Operator I, II, or III

City of Elko•1751 College Ave. Elko, NV

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Water/Sewer Superintendent, this position within the Water and Sewer Department requires semi-skilled work in the operation of excavation, construction and related equipment used in water and sewer maintenance. Incumbents occasionally operate backhoes, trenchers, dump trucks, vacuum trucks, loaders and other equipment in the maintenance and repair of water and sewer lines, valves, manholes, pump stations and other utility infrastructure. Incumbents are also required to perform manual labor. This is the entry level class in the water operator class series. Incumbents of this class may work individually or as team members on assigned projects. Incumbents are trained to operate all types of light and heavy equipment associated with utility construction and earthwork. Assignments are received from a supervisor who may inspect the work in progress and upon completion. Incumbents are expected to proceed with assigned tasks with only general supervision, follow oral and written directions, use independent judgment and exercise initiative in daily work activities. Incumbents occasionally provide task related training to new hired positions. OPERATOR I: This is the entry level class in the water operator class series. OPERATOR II: This is the Journey level class in the water operator class series. OPERATOR III: This is the advanced level class in the water operator class series.

Requirements

Ability to perform heavy manual labor out of doors for extended periods, frequently under adverse working conditions.
Familiarity with Wells, Pumps, Knowledge of Tanks.
Familiarity of Water Meters.
Sewer maintenance principles and practices.
Safe driving principles and practices.
Operate a variety of highly technical computer equipment and related peripherals and software.
Operate modern office equipment.
Operate a motor vehicle safely.
Respond to requests and inquiries from the general public.
Exercise good judgment, flexibility, creativity, and sensitivity in response to changing situations and needs.
Understand and follow specific oral or written instructions.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Establish, maintain, and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions, and implement recommendations in support of goals.
Possession of, a valid class B driver's license with tanker endorsement.
Candidates hired at the Operator level must possess a current and valid NDEP Water Distribution Certificate. Out of state certificates must be considered by the Nevada Department of Environmental Protection as an approved equivalent certificate.
The successful applicant hired as a laborer must possess a valid driver's license and obtain a class B Nevada commercial driver's license within 6 months of hiring date.
OPERATOR I: Minimum of 1 year of experience in the operation and maintenance of a public water system or closely related position, and one year of experience in the operation and maintenance of equipment common to municipal water and sewer maintenance and construction.
OPERATOR II: Minimum of two years of experience in the operation and maintenance of a public water system or closely related position, and two years of experience in the operation and maintenance of equipment common to municipal water and sewer maintenance and construction.
OPERATOR III: Minimum of three years of experience in the operation and maintenance of a public water system or closely related position, and three years of experience in the operation and maintenance of equipment common to municipal water and sewer maintenance and construction.

Responsibilities

Monitors telemetry and tank levels and makes necessary adjustments to maintain adequate supply of water in water systems.
Takes daily readings of electric and water consumption meters at pump and well locations; monitors and adjusts pressure regulators in water system.
Performs preventative maintenance on pumps and pump motor equipment; potable water treatment equipment, inspects booster and well pumps, including checking for excessive noise, heat, or leaks, fluid levels on pumps.
Changes oil and packing.
Installs and removes motors in wells, and booster pumps, installs, repairs, and calibrates a variety of equipment at pump or well stations such as meters, gauges, valves and pump assemblies.
Checks wells static and pumping levels; checks chemical feed systems and tank levels; checks chlorine residuals.
Maintains records of lubrication, calibration, and maintenance performed to equipment and machinery.
Performs maintenance and repair work on pumps and well buildings and facilities.
Collects water samples; responds to water quality complaints and inquiries from water users.
Locates utility line repairs and maintenance.
Performs routine sewer jetting of mains and manholes.
Operates backhoes, dump trucks, loaders, crane trucks and a variety of portable hand tools along with manual labor when necessary.
Responds to routine and emergency situations in restoring the operation, treatment and monitoring functions of the water systems.
Performs additional work as required.