Water System Maintenance Operator I, II

Lindon City•Lindon, UT

16h•$20 - $32

About The Position

Under the direction of the Public Works Water Division Superintendent, the Water System Maintenance Operator is responsible for the operation, maintenance and inspection of the City's culinary water and secondary water systems.

Requirements

Knowledge of: Construction and maintenance vehicles and equipment
Knowledge of: Culinary Water & Secondary Water system distribution and operations
Knowledge of: Inspection methods and procedures
Knowledge of: Record keeping
Ability to: Operate construction and maintenance vehicles and equipment
Ability to: Operate personal computer for report writing / record keeping and email
Ability to: Understand verbal and written directions and instructions
Ability to: Effectively communicate in both oral and written methods
Ability to: Organize and follow through with multiple projects of various complexity at the same time
Ability to: Establish and maintain effective working relationships with City officials, staff, and the general public
Ability to: Adequately perform job functions as listed in "examples of duties"
A standard senior high school diploma plus 2 to 3 years of related water system operation, inspection, maintenance, and repair, and/or similar equipment operation experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Operator 1 = 0 to 2 years of experience with a Grade 1 or 2 certification
Operator 2 = 3 to 5 years of experience with a Grade 1 or 2 certification
Requires a valid State of Utah Commercial Driver License (CDL) , with no significant violations or restrictions that prohibit the ability to perform essential job duties (or able to obtain CDL within 6 months)
Must be certified by the State of Utah as a Grade 1, 2, Certified Water Operator, or be able to become certified within 12 months of being hired

Responsibilities

Inspects, maintains, and operates a variety of construction and maintenance vehicles and equipment including backhoes, loaders, and dump trucks in water system inspection, maintenance and repair activities
excavates trenches in the maintenance and repair of water lines and mains
places barricades, signs, and traffic cones around work sites to protect public and operators
lays, connects, tests, and disinfects water mains
inspects, taps, flushes, and cleans water mains
inspects and repairs fire hydrants
inspects and regulates chlorine injection systems
inspects and maintains springs and water distribution lines
works to resolve citizen complaints and concerns regarding water services
inspects and reads water meters
processes work orders dealing with water meter installation, problem repairs
inspects, maintains, and repairs water wells, water tanks, and chlorinators
files reports and keeps detailed records of inspections and maintenance of water systems
may assist with on-call emergency coverage for various public works' needs
required to work after hours as needed for emergency repairs or scheduled maintenance work
may assist with snow plowing
may assist with cemetery interments
performs other related duties as assigned