PUMP OPERATOR UNCERTIFIED , I, II, III, & IV

Performs a variety of duties associated with the delivery of safe drinking water to the public.  Duties include standard and emergency repairs of mechanical and electrical equipment necessary to pump, regulate, measure, and assure the proper operation of water supply pump stations, water booster stations, pressure reducer devices, wastewater lift stations and/or retention facilities located throughout the city.

• Ensures adequate water pressure and volume for fire protection. 
• Operates pumps and valves to control and adjust flow and treatment process. 
• Repairs or replaces gauges, flow meters, pumps, valves, filters, pipes, motors, and other controls and equipment as necessary. 
• Performs chemical treatment of water sources to well systems. 
• Inspects wells and reservoirs, reads meters and checks for leaks. 
• Cleans and checks oil levels in motors, greases meters and packing glands and/or replaces packing.  Dumps sand traps. 
• Monitors emergency generators. 
• Makes changes to computer controls of water system (SCADA), booster pumps, tower water levels, and various set points to regulate water levels. 
• Troubleshoots and repairs plumbing problems that may arise. 
• Records data concerning pumping operations such as generator logs and daily activity logs. 
• Composes production and water level reports as required. 
• Gathers water samples for chlorine residuals and bacteriological sampling as required; sends to lab to be tested and analyzed. 
• Monitors water quality in distribution lines and inspects reservoirs for cleanliness and breakages. 
• Performs cutting torch, minor welding repairs and fabrications. 
• Performs housekeeping and grounds keeping to all work areas. 
• Conducts on-call duties as assigned performing emergency repairs after normal duty hours, weekends, and holidays.
• The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed.  The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES

May serve on various employee committees, as required and assigned.

This position is subject to the City of Hobbs’ Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy which includes one or more of the following: pre-employment testing, post accident testing, random testing, reasonable suspicion testing, return to duty testing and follow-up testing.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

Graduation from high school or GED equivalent required with one-year experience in pump and motor maintenance preferred.  

Pump Operator Uncertified -Hiring Range $21.03-$24.18

Pump Operator I -Hiring Range $22.08-$25.38

Pump Operator II -Hiring Range $23.19-$26.67

Pump Operator III -Hiring Range $24.34-$27.99

Pump Operator IV- Hiring Range $27.35-$31.45

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Skill in mechanical and electrical aptitude.
• Working knowledge of equipment, facilities, materials, methods and procedures used in maintenance, construction and repair activities.
• Knowledge of Municipal water services.
• Ability to diagnose problems at pump stations and well sites and correct problem.
• Ability to read and understand data on charts, meters, graphs, gauges and computer data. 
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations.
• Ability to become computer literate.
• Ability to work after hours, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to meet ultimate prescribed certification level as per the certification and training policy.
• Ability to work independently and to complete daily activities according to work schedule.
• Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing. 
• Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with Utility Personnel, Parks and Recreation personnel, Electricians and general public. 

LICENSING AND CERTIFICATIONS

•  Valid state issued drivers license required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
 
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to talk and hear, or reach with hands and arms from a standing position.  The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, kneel and use hands and fingers to handle feel or operate objects, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to lay, climb or balance, stoop, crouch or crawl.
 
The employee must frequently lift and/or move objects up to 100 pounds or more.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
 
WORK ENVIRONMENT
 
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 
While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts and equipment and regularly works outdoors. The employee occasionally works in confined spaces and is frequently exposed to adverse weather conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, vibration, and risk of electrical shock.

Salary : $21 - $31