What are the responsibilities and job description for the Water System Operator position at City of Grand Prairie?
The purpose of this position is to perform technical maintenance of water production systems, collection systems and related components. This is accomplished by ensuring
site security; performing system maintenance; providing pump maintenance; ensuring water quality, water sampling to ensure required disinfection. Other duties include operating wells; providing storage tank maintenance; and interacting with other City employees and citizens.
Scheduled for on-call pager rotation in response to emergencies.
Regular schedule Monday to Friday 7am to 3pm
•Performs system maintenance by performing valve maintenance and major transmission valve motors and actuators in vaults; monitoring flushing fire hydrants; sampling water and checking residuals; working in conjunction with Environmental Service insuring water quality; System Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) maintenance; checking power in the radio; and verifying SCADA radio, transmitter, and receptor are in working order to receive communications.
•Provides pump maintenance by replacing bearings and seals; monitoring for leaks in the tank; replacing packing; lubricating, priming, and aligning pumps; verifying coupling at motor to pump is operational; and ensuring the overall working order of the pumps. Responds to systems failures in emergencies.
•Ensures water quality by installing chemical bottles to maintain water quality; calculate and adjust for chemical feed rates, conducting flushing operations to maintain residuals; responding to complaints of bad tasting water, odor, and color complaints. Conducts emergency disinfection of water lines as required.
•Operates wells by monitoring all electrical equipment and switches; checking pump level 24 hours a day; operating all required valves; taking static well reading; flushing the well; and performing chemical injection process.
•Provides storage tank maintenance by inspecting and repairing vent screens; disinfecting tanks as required; climbing tanks to inspect tank’s doors, ladder, safety equipment, and hatches; performing general inspection of tank; repairing and installing level indicators.
•Provides systems checks and maintenance at lifts stations throughout the collection system. Reestablishes pumping set points as required, troubleshoots station shutdowns, pulls pumps for clearing debris, verify alignment for proper operations, conducts confined space entry, and checks all mechanical and electrical components for safe operation.
•All other duties as assigned by a supervisor/manager within your department/division.
•Regular and consistent attendance and punctuality for the assigned work hours is essential.
Education: High school diploma or GED.
Experience: 1-2 years of related experience.
Licenses: Valid Driver's License required. Valid Class A CDL with Tanker Endorsement /Haz Mat within 30 days of employment required. Class D Water Distribution License within 6 months of employment and upgrade to a Class C Water Distribution License within next 24 months and Class I Collections within one year.
Salary : $37,066 - $57,494
