Water Operator (20472061)

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

• Operational characteristics of water distribution, production, and wastewater collections systems.

• Construction engineering and maintenance practices related to water and sewer systems.

• Safety standards related to trenching and construction, water mains, pipe fittings, meters and water storage, treatment, distribution, and pumping facilities.

• Basic mathematical calculations.

• Safe and correct handling of water samples for testing.

• Materials, machinery and tools used in water and sewer work.

• Traffic delineation techniques. 

Ability to:

• Read and interpret engineering plans, specifications, working drawings, and maps.
• Analyze and document water quality data.

• Analyze and compute dosage rates.

• Demonstrate the safe and efficient operation of equipment, tools, water and sewer equipment.
• Maintain accurate work records.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, contractors, managers, and general public.

Experience:

One year of experience in water production and distribution and wastewater systems is required.

Education:

High School graduation or G.E.D. equivalent, supplemented by college coursework or technical training in water quality, treatment, and distribution training and certification in water and sewer maintenance and distribution systems.

Licenses:

• Valid Class C California Driver’s License, acceptable driving record, and evidence of insurance. 
• Possession of a Grade II Water Distribution Certificate issued by the State of California Heath Department is required.
• Possession of a Grade II Water Treatment Operator’s certificate issues by the State of California is desirable.
• CWEA Grade II Wastewater Collections System Certification is desirable.
• Confined space entry, trenching, and hazardous materials training and certification is required within six months of assignment to this position

Special Requirements:

Must be available for on-call, stand-by, and emergency call service.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS

The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach above and below shoulder level with hands and arms.  The employee must have the ability to frequently sit, stand, walk, bend, stoop, squat, and climb ladders, as well as work in confined spaces. The employee occasionally lifts and moves supplies, power and hand tools, barricades, delineators, and cones weighing up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Mental Demands:

While performing the duties of this class, the employee must be able to use written and oral communication skills; read and interpret data, information and documents; interpret and explain policies and procedures; use math and mathematical reasoning; learn and apply new information or new skills; work under deadlines with interruptions; and interact with City staff, vendors, contractors, regulatory officials, and the general public.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The employee frequently works in both office and field settings and is subject to variable weather conditions and traffic when outdoors.  The employee is exposed to wetness, moisture, heat, mechanical and electrical hazards, chemicals, and dust. The employee works near sewer areas and is exposed to noxious fumes, odors, and raw sewage.  When outdoors and working near pump equipment, the noise level may be occasionally loud, at or above 85 decibels level.