Water Resources Operator ; Wastewater

JOB CLASSIFICATION SUMMARY

Responsible for performing routine maintenance, repairs and operations of water production sites, water distribution lines, wastewater treatment facilities or collections systems.

This is an entry level maintenance and operations classification in the Water Resources job family where basic tasks and assignments requiring little or no previous training or experience are performed. This is the first classification in a career progression or the terminal level for positions with very basic and/or limited duties. Work is designed to provide initial experience and training under direct supervision.

The following are intended to describe core work functions of this classification. While the level and broad nature of essential duties may not change, specific work tasks will vary over time depending on the Town’s needs.

• Read and log water and electric meters.
• Perform utility locates.
• Samples/monitors water and wastewater using specialized equipment.
• Performs utility work orders and routine water line repairs and maintenance; plumbing work; installs and repairs water and sewer lines; installs, maintains and repairs water meters and hydrants.
• Performs daily facility inspections of well sites, water production sites, wastewater treatment facilities, and collection systems.
• Operates wastewater treatment and sludge processing disposal equipment.
• Operates a variety of equipment including; pumps, motors, chlorinators, meters, air compressors, blowers, valves and gates.
• Operates a variety of trucks and heavy equipment in accordance with all safety regulations and procedures.
• Performs construction, maintenance and manual labor; duties will vary according to job assignment.
• Completes required daily documentation, logs and reports.
• Must be available for emergency on call rotation.
• Performs field tests for physical or chemical parameters.
• Picks up and delivers materials as directed.
• Performs related work as assigned.

• Customer service principles
• Standard office equipment including the computer and programs relevant to the performance of applicable duties and responsibilities
• Methods, materials, practices and equipment generally used in the construction, repair and maintenance of utility metering systems
• Safe operation and maintenance of a wide range of equipment and medium and heavy-duty vehicles
• Monitoring and maintaining safe work conditions
• Occupational hazards and safe work practices
• Water distribution systems, wastewater collection systems and/or Irrigation systems
• Methods, materials, tools, and standard practices for the installation, maintenance, operation, repair, and inspection of utility metering systems and related equipment
• Various hand and power tool and equipment operation

• Using computers and related software applications
• Operating medium to heavy equipment
• Operating hand and power tools, light and medium equipment, and cleaning equipment
• Performing various reading comprehensions
• Identifying and solving problems
• Understanding and interpreting work orders
• Performing duties under emergency conditions including knowing standard procedures and exercising sound judgment when procedures do not apply
• Maintaining accurate records and information
• Observing, comparing, and monitoring data to determine compliance with prescribed operating, regulatory or safety standards
• Performing data entry
• Safe and efficient operation of vehicles and equipment according to standard operating and safety procedures
• Reading and interpreting maps, technical specifications and operations manuals for vehicles and operational equipment
• Communication, both verbal and written, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction

(at job entry)

Education and Experience:

High School Diploma or GED; or an equivalent combination of directly related education and experience.

Required Certifications/Licenses:

• Valid Arizona Class B Driver’s License

Required to Obtain within Specified Period of Time:

• Valid Arizona Class B Commercial Driver's License with Tanker Endorsement
• CPR and First Aid Certifications
• OSHA 10 Certification

If assigned to Water:

• ADEQ Grade I Water Distribution and/or Water Treatment within one year of hire

If assigned to Wastewater:

• ADEQ Grade I Wastewater Collection and/or Wastewater treatment within one year of hire