System Operator Jobs

About The Position

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