Water Systems Operator I / Operator II

Summary

This position is an "Operator in Training (OIT)" responsible for learning how to operate the City's water pump stations through automated controls and automated monitoring of City's sewer lift stations. This position monitors the integrity of the Water Distribution System and provides 24-hour / 7-day per week / 365 day per year call center and dispatch operations for water utility trouble calls. Also, responsible for serving as municipal 311 operator for after hour customer service calls.

Salary

Depends on qualifications and experience

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Maintain departmental optimum water pressure to all areas of the City at all times via Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system
• Monitor water inflow, outflow, tank / tower levels, and pressure throughout the water system, via SCADA.
• Monitor Wastewater Collection System Lift Station operations data for 24 hour / 7day per week / 365 day per year operation, via SCADA.
• Provide 24 hour / 7day per week / 365 day per year Water Utility operations and dispatching management support activities.
• Provide after hour non-stand-by Animal Control dispatching and call management support activities for the municipality.
• Provide 24 hour / 7day per week / 365 day per year intra-City after hour non-emergency support activities for the municipality.

Minimum Qualifications

Or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

Preferred Qualifications

Education / Experience :

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities :

Licenses and Certifications

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

The incumbent works in a typical office environment; relatively free from unpleasant environmental conditions or hazards.