Public Works - Utilities System Operator; Water​/Wastewater

DEFINITION

Under direct and general supervision, learns to perform the full array of duties assigned to classes in the Utilities System Operator series, including skilled and semi‑skilled work in assisting with maintenance, repair, and monitoring of the City’s Wastewater Plant, Water Operations, Distribution System and Collection System; performs related work as required.

This is the entry level in the Utilities System Operator class series. Incumbents learn and perform a variety of monitoring, maintenance, operations, and repair work on the City’s wastewater treatment system and potable water infrastructure. It is distinguished from Utilities System Shift Operator by performing less complex work.

Receives close supervision from management and technical and functional supervision may be provided by the Operations Manager. No direct supervision is exercised.

The following duties and functions are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties/functions does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this position. Other duties may be required, assigned, and expected commensurate with the administrative needs of the department and organization.

• Turns water service on and off based upon customer requests or when payment for water service is delinquent
• Reads water meters on a scheduled basis and records readings on an automated system for billing purposes
• Taps lines to install new services; repairs water distribution or service lines, hydrants and meters
• Following an established schedule, monitor water wells, check chlorine pumps, take a variety of pressure and flow readings
• Performs minor maintenance on pumps and equipment as required
• Learn to operate equipment such as air compressors, pneumatic hammers, concrete saws, pipe cutters, sprayers, compactors, and related equipment

• Following an established schedule, monitor lift stations and perform minor repairs on pumps and equipment as required
• Monitor the wastewater treatment plant; clean and perform minor maintenance on plant equipment; take a variety of effluent and flow readings
• Clean wastewater collection lines and related equipment
• Maintain wastewater disposal areas, with use of heavy equipment

• High School diploma/GED and construction and maintenance experience sufficient to provide the knowledge and skills and abilities necessary for Utilities System Operator
• Ability to:
  Speak and hear clearly and precisely on the telephone, on the radio, and or in person while communicating with the public. Understand and follow oral and written instructions.

• Possession of a valid California driver’s license and the ability to be insured with the City’s insurance carrier
• Possession of valid California Class B driver’s license with a driving record acceptable by the City’s insurance carrier
• Possession of Water Distribution Operator, Grade D2 certificate issued by the State Water Resources Control Board within 2‑years (24‑months) from date of hire
• Possession of Certificate of Completion in the Operation and Maintenance of Wastewater Collection Systems Volume I issued by California State University Sacramento within employment probationary period

• Possession of a valid California Class B driver’s license and a driving record acceptable with the City’s insurance carrier
• Possession of a Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator In‑Training Certificate issued by the State Water Resources Control Board within employment probationary period
• Ability to obtain a Grade I Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Certificate issued by SWRCB within 2‑years (24‑months) from date of hire
• Possession of Certificate of Completion in the Operation and Maintenance of Wastewater Collection Systems Volume I issued by California State University Sacramento within employment probationary period