Water System Maintenance Operator I,II, III

Lindon City•Lindon, UT

3d•Hybrid

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. This role involves operating, maintaining, and inspecting various construction and maintenance vehicles and equipment, excavating trenches, placing safety measures around work sites, laying and disinfecting water mains, inspecting and repairing fire hydrants and chlorine injection systems, and addressing citizen complaints. The operator will also inspect and read water meters, process work orders, maintain water wells, tanks, and chlorinators, and keep detailed records. The position may require on-call emergency coverage, working after hours, and assisting with snow plowing and cemetery interments.

Requirements

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 yrs experience w/ Grade 1 or 2 certification
Operator 2 = 3 to 5 yrs experience w/ Grade 1 or 2 certification
Operator 3 = 6+ years of experience with a Grade 3 or 4 certification
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 effective working relationships with City officials, staff, and the general public
Valid State of Utah Commercial Driver License (CDL), with no significant violations or restrictions that prohibit ability to perform essential job duties (or able to obtain CDL within 6-months)
Certified by the State of Utah as a Grade 1, 2, 3 or 4 Water Systems 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