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.
Salary : $57,340 - $73,224
