Water System Operator

Washington City•Washington, UT

1d•$43,180 - $63,155•Onsite

About The Position

Performs a variety of entry, apprentice level semi-skilled duties related to the construction, installation, maintenance and repair of the cities potable and non-potable water systems. Works under general supervision of the Water System Supervisor and/or Treatment Supervisor. May receive close supervision from a Water Systems Operator IV, III or II while in training or on a project-by-project basis. No supervision is exercised.

Requirements

Graduation from high school
One (1) general work experience performing above or related duties
An equivalent combination of education and experience
Some knowledge of operating basic manual and power tools
Some knowledge of the standard practices, methods, materials and tools necessary for pipe line construction and repair activities
Some knowledge of pipe fitting procedures, pipe classifications and type
Some knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of trench work construction and pipeline maintenance work
Some knowledge of hazards common to heavy equipment operation
Some knowledge of drain system construction methods
Interpersonal communication skills
Ability to operate heavy equipment of various kinds under varying conditions
Ability to make minor repairs on assigned vehicles
Ability to perform heavy physical labor
Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, elected officials, local agencies and the general public
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
Ability to work from blueprints
Ability to tolerate weather extremes in the work environment
Ability to perform basic mathematical computations in reading and using various meters, gauges and related devices
Must possess a valid commercial driver's license
Must be able to lift 50-75 pounds
Must be willing to work on-call duty and 24-hour standby
Within twelve (12) months, must become a certified flagger
Within 12 months, must become a certified state Water System Operator level I

Responsibilities

Operates various types of equipment such as, rollers, compactors and trenching equipment; performs installation or repair of water service connections, water lines and meters; flushes, repairs or replaces fire hydrants and plugged water meters; repairs water mains; cleans and maintains storage tanks, cleans reservoirs; connects and disconnects service; searches out shut off valves; water line leaks; assists in placement of pipe and water regulators; removes, disassembles, cleans or replaces defective parts of regulators, adjusts pilot valves as needed to assure efficient water line service.
Installs new water lines using pipe threaded, tapping machine, welder, pipe cutting saw, pipe and cable locator. tears out and repairs curb, gutter and street in locating and uncovering broken lines; builds meter boxes; builds extensions to raise or lower existing boxes as needed.
Operates a variety of hand tools and small power equipment such as jack hammers, roller, compressors, packing machine, gopher, tamper, tapping machine; cleans tools and equipment to assure proper working order.
Performs repairs and maintenance on pump stations, pumps, valves, wells, cleaning of reservoirs, etc.; monitors city water well storage levels; ensures proper maintenance of electrical, pumping, chlorinating and storage equipment; maintains records of water lines, pumps and valves, storage levels, etc.
Conducts water sampling and delivers to State-certified laboratory for analysis; monitors chlorine levels; tests water using DPD tester to assure proper chlorine residual levels; reads water flow meter, chlorine pound per day gauge; calculates chlorine dosage and makes proper adjustments.
Installs water meters for new services; performs field and shop repairs on water meters, removes meter, disassemble, cleans and/or replaces defective parts, reassembles and tests to assure proper working order; sets blue stake markers.
Participates in work zone safety procedures; flags on coming vehicles to protect the public and workers; sets up warning signs and signalization equipment.
Performs general maintenance in the upkeep of facilities and equipment; paints water tanks, well buildings, floors, etc.; assures clean and functional work areas; operates high pressure steam cleaning equipment as needed.
Performs other duties as required.

Benefits

Healthcare plan (no out of pocket expense for employee/dependent coverage)
Dental plan (no out of pocket expense for employee, out of pocket expense for dependents only)
Vision plan (no out of pocket expense for employee/dependent coverage)
$50,000 life insurance policy
AD&D
LTD
Impressive retirement plan
4.5% contribution into a 401(K) plan for all eligible employees that are in the public employee fund
12 paid holidays
12 paid sick days per year
Vacation accruals