Water System Operator Lead in-training

GENERAL PURPOSE

Performs a variety of field supervisory duties related to planning, organizing, directing, and coordinating under the guidance of the Water Supervisor. Manages the day-to-day operations of SCADA, water sourcing and the distribution system including maintenance.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works under the direct guidance and direction of the Water Supervisor and Public Utilities Manager/Director.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

Provides general guidance and direction to Water System Operator(s) IV, III, II and I.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

General Administration: Makes recommendations to the Water Supervisor related to budgetary needs and forecasts; assess condition of equipment and recommends replacement schedules; submits justification for needed equipment, materials, and supplies. Evaluate and recommend improvements to enhance the efficiency and reliability of the water distribution system. Maintain accurate records of system operations, maintenance activities, and water quality parameters.

Field Supervision & Operations: Recommends and assists in the determination and implementation of goals and objectives; helps establish schedules, may help Water Supervisor to prepare work assignments and informs crews of project details; provides guidance and instruction on methods of installing new extensions and renovating existing systems.

Maintain water system flows and controls; communicates with supervisors for daily assignments and upon completion; maintains clean equipment for use of trucks to be ready for emergency situations; determines necessary supplies, equipment, tools, barricades, manpower, etc., that are necessary for repairs; operates city vehicle in a courteous manner when representing the city; diagnoses problems on assignments including evaluating conditions of existing pipelines; notifies supervisors or other entities of repairs to be made or work to be done; operates equipment on the job, including backhoe, excavator, valve exerciser, vac truck, skid steer, trencher, etc.; applies disinfectant (chlorine) to exposed surfaces to be repaired; installs proper repair equipment, pipe, or other materials used to complete job; conducts process of bleeding air and refilling repaired pipe line to prevent water hammer and restore water quality; records condition of repaired pipe for future problem area; represents the City in refurbishing customer property in an orderly and acceptable manner.

Maintains and restores wells and booster stations and re-circulators; diagnoses problems with wells; determines necessary supplies for restoration; repairs and maintains pilot systems and control valves; maintains, cleans and repairs air vacs, gates, globe, butterfly and check valves; maintains control and gate valves, packs valves, maintains booster pumps; maintains copper/stainless lines; cleans, buffs and polishes copper fittings; paints electrical panels, well piping and floors; ensures proper pressure adjustments and reductions; ensures proper operation of pressure sustaining valves between zones.

Works rotating on-call status; maintains accessibility 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, maintains the knowledge required to locate, find, and operate valves, meters and hydrants; monitors water flows by operating city SCADA system; represents City properly to ensure continuous clean, quality water; checks and maintain equipment for use in trucks to be ready for an emergency situation; observes and monitors wells and well sites, chemical stations, booster stations and tank sites to assure they are functioning properly; performs visual analysis of water samples drawn at each well site daily; maintains accurate records of well activity at well sites and records information. Informs supervisor of any problems or concerns.

Trouble shoots various issues as the arise related to well house and booster station activity, leak responses, blue stake issues; "no water" calls, water quality issues, etc.; monitors flows and tank levels; initiates starting and stopping of wells as needed under the direction of the supervisor; apprises supervisor of emergency and mitigating actions.

Performs and oversees the installation of new or repaired water lines; plans methods, material and manpower requirements for accomplishing the project; operates and maintains backhoe or excavator, vac truck, and skid steer to install service lines; performs use of the tapping machine; installs materials for service line in a predetermined location; records information for new service line installations; monitors contractor installation projects.

Obtains work order; finds proper addresses; performs residential and commercial meter installations and repairs; installs fixtures, master shut-off valve; installs and maintains meters and related connections conducts pressure and volume metering test in response to customer complaints; locates and corrects cause of disruption of service to supply and distribution lines.

Performs related duties as required.

Other Duties as Assigned: All other duties that the Public Utilities Manager/Director and Water Supervisor deems fit to helping the growth of Eagle Mountain City or other departments, as necessary.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. Education and Experience:

1. Graduation from high school or equivalent.

AND

1. Preferred but not required, eight (8) years of experience performing the above or closely related duties; two (2) years of which must have included direct responsible charge DRC.

OR

1. An equivalent combination of education and experience.

1. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Considerable knowledge of construction requirements for water distribution and pumping systems; hazards and precautions associated with trench work and waterline construction; state or federal regulations governing installation and maintenance of water systems; water quality laws; water sampling methods and regulations; interpersonal communication skills; city water distribution system network, lines and locations; basic hand and power tools required to install and maintain pipe line; traffic control and diversion; typical water line problems. Working knowledge of tools and equipment required to lay and repair water lines; care of required tools and equipment; city policies and procedures; laws, ordinances and regulations governing culinary water purification and distribution; use of respirators; OSHA safety standards. Some knowledge of basic bacteriology; general laboratory processes and procedures, chemistry, and microbiology.

Skill in the operation SCADA equipment and alarms; the operation of heavy mechanized equipment as required by the position, i.e., computer, GIS tools, backhoe, excavator, vac truck, skid steer, air compressor, tap machine, saws, jack hammer, chipping hammer, valve exerciser, jumping jack, Pogo Stick, paint sprayer, dump truck, pumps, chain saw, plasma cutter, torches, etc.

Ability to adapt to emergency or unusual situations; tolerate weather extremes in the work place; analyze water system(s), identify problems and determine optimum solutions; make accurate decisions in emergency situations where consequences of error could be costly; communicate effectively verbally and in writing; perform strenuous manual labor; develop working relationships with supervisors, co-workers and the public. Ability to lift 75 lbs.

1. Special Qualifications:

Must be a certified Water Distribution Operator IV.

Must work on a rotating twenty-four (24) hour seven-day (7) stand-by or on call.

Must possess a class "A" commercial driver's license (CDL).

Preferred a certified flagger. Must be attained within one year.

Preferred confined space certified. Must be attained within one year.

Preferred forklift certified. Must be attained within one year.

Must know basic functions of Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and other water specific software.

1. Work Environment:

Employees in this position normally work in an outdoor environment, subject to changing and seasonal weather extremes. Frequently, tasks require a variety of physical activities, generally involving muscular strain, related to walking, standing, stooping, sitting, reaching, and lifting; daily potential for hazardous exposure to electrical shock; daily exposure to moving parts and equipment such as pumps, motors, heavy equipment, etc.; daily or regular exposure to traffic hazards working in the public right-of-way; daily or regular exposure to hazards associated with trench work and confined space operations; daily or regular exposure to various chemicals, i.e., chlorine. Talking, hearing and seeing is essential to performing required job functions. Common eye, hand, finger dexterity exists. Mental application utilizes memory for details, verbal instructions, emotional stability and discriminating thinking.