Water Distribution Operator

Salary : $44,054.40 - $61,235.20 Annually

Location : Idaho Falls, ID

Job Type : Full-Time

Job Number : 2024-1010

Department : Public Works

Opening Date : 10 / 10 / 2024

Closing Date : Continuous

General Purpose

The City of Idaho Falls is now accepting applications for the position of Water Distribution Operator. This position performs working level skilled plumbing and pipe fitting duties related to the installation, maintenance, and repair of City Water Distribution Systems.

Essential Functions

Installs, renews, or repairs water service lines; clamp leaks on existing service lines; installs copper tubing, curb and corporation stops, and fittings for renewed or new service lines; restores property damaged as result of construction.

Installs, renews, or repairs water mains and services; taps mains to make water service and main line connections; installs, reads, and repairs water meters and meter pits; repairs leaks in water system; raises or lowers valve boxes, curb boxes, manholes, or fire hydrants when necessary for changes of grade on streets, sidewalks, etc.; replaces or repairs non-functioning water meters, fire hydrants, fittings, and broken pipe sections.

Inspects water system construction within City right-of-way to verify compliance with City standards and requirements.

Conducts fire flow testing for fire hydrants using specialized flow and pressure testing equipment; exercises water valves and fire hydrants manually and with valve exercising trailer; performs system flushing for water quality control; locates water mains and service lines; performs leak detection.

Uses hand shovel and pick to complete fine grading or bedding of pipe; thaws machine to free frozen pipes and restore water service; operates service truck, dump truck, hydro-excavation truck, light and heavy equipment to accomplish required tasks.

Operates pick-up or light truck to transport personnel, materials, or equipment to and from job site.

Responds to after-hour emergency and customer service calls while serving on 24-hour standby shift, including weekends, and holidays.

Assists in the plowing and removal of snow from public rights-of-way as may be required.

Performs related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Education and Experience :

• A. Graduation from high school or GED and three (3) to six (6) months of specialized training obtained through in-service vocational or technical trade school;

B. An equivalent combination of education and experience.

2. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

Considerable knowledge of hazards and safety procedures associated with water line construction; working knowledge of typical water line problems; working knowledge of plumbing or pipe fitting methods and procedures typical to water distribution systems; working knowledge of tools and equipment required to lay and repair sewer or water lines; working knowledge in use and care of required tools and equipment.

Ability to adapt to emergency or unusual situations; ability to perform manual tasks for a sustained period of time; ability to tolerate extremes in the work environment; ability to perform strenuous labor; ability to operate tools typical to plumbing and pipe fitting; ability to carry out work assignments with minimal instructions; ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing; ability to work effectively with fellow employees, Supervisors, and the public; ability to interpret maps and construction drawings.

3. Special Qualifications :

Must possess an Idaho Water OIT (Operator-In-Training) license or equivalent from another state; possession of a Class I Idaho Water Distribution Operator License preferable.

Must possess a valid Idaho State Driver's License.

Must possess a Class B Commercial Driver's License with tanker endorsement (Class A preferable).

Must work on twenty-four (24) hour stand-by or "on call".

Residency Requirement : Shall be expected, within six months of hire, to establish residence within a 45-minute notification to respond zone from the Water Division Administration Building.

Must complete 0.6 Continuing Education Units in Drinking Water Annually.

Work Environment

Tasks require variety of physical activities, generally involving muscular strain, related to walking, standing, stooping, sitting, reaching and lifting (moving up to 50 pounds and occasionally moving up to 80 pounds). Talking, hearing and seeing essential to performing required job functions. Frequent exposure to changing weather conditions. Employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts and is frequently exposed to vibration. The employee frequently works in precarious places and is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk from moving traffic. Common eye, hand, finger dexterity exist. Mental application utilizes memory for details, verbal instructions, emotional stability and discriminating thinking. Daily local travel required in normal course of job performance.

The City of Idaho Falls offers a highly competitive benefits package including membership in the Public Employee Retirement System of Idaho, vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision and life insurance. For further information regarding City of Idaho Falls benefits, visit the Benefits section of our web page.

Temporary jobs and part-time positions that regularly work less than 20 hours per week typically do not qualify for benefits.

Please check the box that best describes your level of education.

Do you have at least three (3) months of specialized training obtained through in-service vocational or technical trade school?

If you have at least three (3) months of specialized training, please describe the training including such things as type of training, length of training, and the organization from which you received the training.

What best describes your experience performing the water distribution duties described in this job posting, or duties closely related to those described in this job posting?

Do you currently possess an Idaho Class I Water Operator Certification, (preferred)?

Do you currently have an Idaho OIT (Operator-In-Training) status?

This position requires the final cadidate to currently possess a Class A Commercial Drivers' License, or obtain one within six (6) months of the date of employment. What best describes you?

This position requires the incumbent to work on a 24-hour stand-by or "on call" schedule. Are you willing and able to work such a schedule?

Required Question

Salary : $44,054 - $61,235