What are the responsibilities and job description for the Water System Operator II position at City of Enterprise, AL?
This position participates in the repair and maintenance of water system infrastructure.
- Maintains and repairs chemical feed systems at wells; changes chlorine cylinders; fills fluoride drums.
- Maintains and repairs control systems, including SCADA systems.
- Maintains and repair pipe systems at wells.
- Collects water samples for laboratory analysis.
- Operates heavy equipment to perform installation, maintenance, and repair functions.
- Maintains and repairs fire hydrants.
- Locates waters system utilities upon requests.
- Monitors wells and booster stations for daily production.
- Repairs and replaces water meters.
- Ensures compliance with state and federal regulations.
- Maintains logs and completes reports.
- Performs related duties.
- Knowledge of water distribution principles, operations, and equipment.
- Knowledge of department and city policies and procedures and federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
- Knowledge of water distribution system maintenance principles.
- Skill in the interpretation of plans, maps, and specifications.
- Skill in the operation and maintenance of a variety of construction equipment.
- Skill in the use of hand and power tools.
- Skill in planning, organization, and decision making.
- Skill in oral and written communication.
SUPERVISORY CONTROLS
The Water System Supervisor assigns work in terms of general instructions. The supervisor spot-checks completed work for compliance with procedures, accuracy, and the nature and propriety of the final results.
GUIDELINES
Guidelines include federal and state drinking water regulations and city and department policies and procedures. These guidelines are generally clear and specific but may require some interpretation in application.
COMPLEXITY/SCOPE OF WORK
- The work consists of related water system maintenance and repair duties. Inclement weather and field conditions contribute to the complexity of the position.
- The purpose of this position is to maintain and repair water system equipment and infrastructure. Successful performance helps ensure the provision of safe drinking water for all customers.
CONTACTS
- Contacts are typically with co-workers, other city personnel, vendors, contractors, and the general public.
- Contacts are typically to give or exchange information, resolve problems, and provide services.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ WORK ENVIRONMENT
- The work is typically performed while sitting at a desk or table or while intermittently sitting, standing, stooping, walking, bending or crouching. The employee frequently lifts light and heavy objects, climbs ladders, uses tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity, distinguishes between shades of color, and utilizes the sense of smell.
- The work is typically performed in an office and outdoors, occasionally in cold or inclement weather. The employee may be exposed to machinery with moving parts, contagious or infectious diseases, or irritating chemicals. Work requires the use of personal safety equipment such as masks, goggles, gloves, steel toed boots, hearing protection, hard hat, etc.
SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY
None.
- Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with completion of specialized training in the field of work, in addition to a high school diploma.
- Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years.
- Possession of a State of Alabama Water System Operator Grade II certification.
- Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license issued by the State of Alabama for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
Salary : $18 - $27
