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Water Distribution Operator

City of Redlands
Redlands, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/16/2025 CLOSED ON 2/5/2025

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Water Distribution Operator position at City of Redlands?

Under supervision, performs a variety of duties involved in the operation and maintenance of the Municipal Utilities and Engineering Department's potable and non-potable/recycled water distribution system.  Exercises no supervision.

Examples of duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
  • Operates and maintains the water distribution, including pumps, valves, and control panels;
  • Drives, operates, and maintains equipment, tools, and vehicles;
  • Responds tactfully and effectively to customer inquiries and complaints;
  • Assists in ensuring timely completion of preventative maintenance programs;
  • Adheres to all safety programs and practices in work methods and procedures;
  • Performs additional construction and maintenance tasks including concrete work, truck driving, and a variety of installation and repair activities;
  • Maintains and updates a variety of records, logs, reports, and maps;
  • Welds, fabricates, and assembles parts and equipment for City utility operations as job knowledge and experience increases; and
  • Perform related duties and responsibilities as assigned.
When assigned to U.S.A. Program:
  • Assumes responsibility for daily operation, maintenance, and record keeping of the Underground Service Alert Program;
  • Locates main lines, water lines, and service lines as needed for City staff, contractors, and other utility companies in conformance with marking criteria and time requirements of government code 4216; and
  • Conducts leak detection in water main line and water service.
When assigned to Customer Service:
  • Performs minor maintenance tasks including removal and installation;
  • Reads and investigates water pressure complaints; and
  • Locks and shuts off water service for non-payment.
When assigned as Water Line/Fire Specialist
  • Maintains, repairs, and replaces fire hydrants, valves, and related parts; and
  • Performs and interprets fire hydrant flow test and makes appropriate adjustments as necessary.

Experience:

  • One year of experience in performing general construction or mechanical equipment maintenance work involving the use of hand and power tools and the operation of light trucks.
Education:
  • High school diploma or equivalent. 
  • Courses in water technology is highly desirable.
Licenses and Certificates:
  • Possession of, or the ability to obtain, a valid California driver's license at the time of appointment.
  • Possess and maintain a valid California Class B Commercial driver's license with tanker endorsement, or must obtain within 9 months of appointment.  
  • Possession and maintenance of  California State Water Resources Control Board Water Distribution Operator Grade D1 Certificate, or must obtain within 12 months.
  • Possession and maintenance of California State Water Resources Control Board Water Treatment Operator Grade T1 Certificate is desirable.
Special Requirements:

Essential functions and duties require the following physical abilities and work environment:

  • Regularly sit, stand, walk, kneel, crouch, stoop, squat, crawl, twist, climb, and lift up to 50lbs alone or 100lbs with assistance;
  • Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, feel, or operate and reach with hands and arms;
  • Regularly exposed to heat, noise, outdoors, vibration, confining workspace, chemicals, explosive materials, mechanical hazards, electrical hazards, and traffic hazards;
  • Regularly travel to different sites and locations;
  • Ability to distinguish color and wear protective apparel;
  • Must be able to communicate with others and to exchange information accurately; and
  • Must be available for stand by/on call duty.

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