Salary: $16.40 Hourly
Location : Ardmore, OK
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 00435
Department: PUBLIC UTILITIES
Division: WATER PRODUCTION
Opening Date: 06/18/2024
Closing Date: 7/7/2024 11:59 PM Central
Description
Operates and maintains the City's water pumping facilities; to regulate the flow of water to various zones in the water system; to ensure that safe adequate water supplies are available throughout the City; and to operate various pump equipment and production facilities in support of the City's water system.
Duties

• Inspect all pumps, gauges, and water equipment for leaks or malfunctions; diagnose needed repairs; perform maintenance and repairs as needed. Perform regular testing of equipment and machinery to maintain quality assurance and high performance.
• Perform chemical test of water supplies; determine chemical needs; calculate chemical dosages and add appropriate chemicals to water as needed.
• Maintain a variety of reports, logs, meters and charts on a daily basis to ensure proper operation of the plant; perform daily plant checks to discover and troubleshoot mechanical problems.
• Assist with grounds maintenance to include mowing, weed eating, edging, and watering; assist plant mechanic when needed.
• Other such duties as may be assigned or requested.

Qualifications
Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED,
• One year experience involving the installation, maintenance and repair of water equipment and related systems, preferred

Certificates and Licenses:

• Valid Driver's License
• Must have or be able to obtain within 12 months ODEQ Class "D" Water Operator License or higher

Knowledge and Skills :

• Must be able to communicate clearly and concisely with supervisors, peers, salesmen and suppliers, both verbally and in written form; must be able to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Requires knowledge of operational characteristics of water pump equipment and tools used in the maintenance and repair of pumps and the ability to repair water control and pumping equipment.
• Must have basic math skills

Supplemental Info

Physical Job Requirements:
Physical Activities
None Under 1/3 To
2/3 Over
2/3
Physical Activities
None Under 1/3 To
2/3 Over
2/3 Stand XLift up to 50 pounds X Walk XWork Indoors and Outdoors XSit X Normal Vision with or without corrective lenses
Normal hearing level with or without aid
Moderate to Loud Noise Level
Must be able to go from indoor to outdoor environment dailyUse hands to finger,
Handle, or feel
XClimb or balance X Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
XTalk or hear XTaste or Smell X
Conditions of Employment:

• Subject to post offer, pre-employment drug screen
• Subject to post offer, pre-employment fit for duty examination
• Subject to post offer, pre-employment criminal background check
• Must be at least 18 years of age

Performance Measurements:

• The Public Utilities Department functions well, provides excellent customer service to employees and the public, and administers City policies and procedures
• Policies and procedures relevant to Public Utilities are understood, followed, and modeled for other employees.
• Effective relations exist with co-workers as well as with the public and complaints are resolved in a timely manner.
• The City's professional reputation is maintained.

This is a Safety Sensitive position: This job has been classified as a "safety sensitive" position as defined by the United States Department of Transportation drug and alcohol testing regulations, the Oklahoma Standards for Workplace Drug and Alcohol Testing Act and/or Oklahoma Medical Marijuana laws. In this position, you will be subject to drug and alcohol testing, which might include random testing. Marijuana is one of the substances included in the drug panel screening. Possession of a Medical Marijuana license will not excuse you from the testing process, or the consequences of testing positive for Marijuana.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The City of Ardmore offers comprehensive benefit package:
Vacation, Sick, and Holiday
Medical/Prescription
Dental
Vision
Life/AD&D
LTD
Voluntary Life/AD&D and STD
Flexible Spending Account
Defined Benefit Pension Plan
Deferred Compensation