Water Operator , II, or III

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General Statement of Duties:
Performs semi-skilled installation, maintenance, and repair work on water distribution and treatment systems; performs related work as required.

Summary:

The primary function of an employee in this class is to perform semi-skilled installation, maintenance, inspection, and repair work on the City water distribution and treatment systems. The work is performed under the direct supervision of the Distribution Superintendent. The primary duties of this class are performed in an outdoor environment that may include working in adverse weather conditions, hazards involving the use of power tools and equipment, as well as exposure to hazardous materials.

The work requires this employee to be on-call 24/7 for emergencies. The employee must perform all work duties and activities in accordance with City policies, procedures, and safety policies.

Supervision Received:
Water Distribution Superintendent. Supervision Exercised:
None.

• On an assigned shift, operates pumps, control panels, chlorinators, dry and liquid chemical feeders, filters and other water plant equipment and run routine laboratory analysis.
• Regulates addition of chemicals such as chlorine, coagulants, and polymers to water as necessary; keeps records of amount of chemicals added to the water.
• Makes periodic rounds of plant checking level gauges and flow meters; maintains logs of plant operations.
• Checks, lubricates, and repairs pumps, air compressor, emergency generators, and other plant and distribution equipment.
• Cleans, paints, and otherwise repairs the general physical properties of the plant, intakes, and booster stations; maintains grounds, including snow removal.
• Conducts laboratory tests to ensure water quality guidelines are being met.
• Fields public inquiries regarding water quality, taste, and odor concerns.
• Assists in reading meters; assist in repairing meters and remote reading devices.
• Checks and thaws all fire hydrants, valves and valve boxes; receives training in and performs routine maintenance work on hydrants and valve boxes as directed; keeps records on all work done.
• Assists in general maintenance and repair of pumps and pump houses equipment.
• Assists in excavating for and locating line breaks; assists in repair and replacement of water mains, fire hydrants, valves and valve boxes as required.
• Operates a variety of light and heavy equipment including, but not limited to, generators, loaders, backhoes and trucks in the operation and maintenance of the water distribution system and related system grounds.
• Performs related work as required. Be physically present in attendance at the worksite. The nature of this position requires the ability to respond to emergencies in a timely fashion. The position residency shall be such that when the employee is notified of an emergency, the safe and prudent driving time to the water treatment plant shall be within 30 minutes of notification.
• Peripheral
  
  Job Duties:
  
  On-call rotation for treatment and distribution system after regular work hours to respond to emergency situations; performs other related duties as required.

The functions and duties listed are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of the specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and accordance with safety policies.

Knowledge of: The proper methods of repairing, lubricating, and maintaining mechanical equipment. Some knowledge of the principles, practices, equipment, and method used in water distribution, treatment and pumping operations. Some knowledge of the occupational hazards connected with water plant and related activities and of necessary safety precautions.

• Ability to:
• Maintain, repair, and adjust water…