Water Well Operator I

City of Nichols Hills•Nichols Hills, OK

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Water Well Operator I is a non-exempt, entry-level labor and semi-technical position in the Water Well Division of the City of Nichols Hills Public Works Department. The role operates and maintains water wells, booster systems, related equipment, and facilities to help maintain an adequate water supply for the city. Work takes place at various locations within the Oklahoma City metro area and includes outdoor maintenance in all types of weather. The position receives general supervision from an assigned supervisor and may supervise a less-qualified, part-time, or seasonal employee.

Requirements

Ability to perform assigned duties safely.
Ability to learn well site locations.
Ability to observe and detect equipment problems and report them to supervisory personnel.
Ability to interact positively with co-workers, supervisors, and the public.
Ability to make mathematical calculations and write legibly for logs and reports.
Ability to operate motor vehicles, hand tools, and various power tools used in machinery and grounds maintenance.
Ability to work long or unusual hours, including overtime and weekends when required.
Ability to work outdoors for long periods in inclement weather.
Ability to understand and comply with oral and written instructions.
Must obtain an Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality class “D” water and wastewater license within one year of employment, and a class “C” water lab license within three years of employment.
Must possess and maintain an Oklahoma driver's license and a driving record acceptable to the City's insurance carrier.
High school graduate or GED equivalent.
Some computer skills.
Able to perform work involving heavy lifting and equipment operation, and potentially confined spaces, varying or hazardous surfaces, dust, dirt, offensive odors, water, vibrations, loud noises, moving equipment, insect bites, poisonous plants, flying objects, and hazardous materials.

Nice To Haves

Vocational-Technical courses in mechanical equipment maintenance or a related discipline.

Responsibilities

Operate motor vehicles.
Operate and maintain the SCADA system, Variable Speed Drives, booster equipment, and water well pumps at various locations in the OKC metro area.
Maintain daily records and prepare reports.
Respond to trouble calls when required.
Perform general maintenance on city vehicles.
Perform preventative maintenance on well pumps and valves.
Clean, paint, and perform basic maintenance on water well houses, booster houses, and water towers as needed.
Maintain grounds at well sites, including mowing, weed eating, and trimming trees and bushes.
Assist with maintenance in the Water/Sewer departments and other departments as needed.
Perform pool fills for contractors and residents upon request.
Respond to on-call call-outs for unforeseen events affecting city water supply and delivery.
May supervise a less-qualified employee or a part-time or seasonal employee.