What are the responsibilities and job description for the Water Distribution Operator I position at Frankfort Plant Board?
Description
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Handle complaints and answer questions from the public.
- Make minor adjustments on service equipment; maintain tools and equipment in working order. Insure that sufficient stock materials and supply materials are on hand at all times.
- Maintain logs of daily activities.
- Operate, maintain, and repair tanks, reservoirs, and pump stations; inspect residential and commercial service issues. Clean and monitor pump stations and related equipment. Climb and inspect tanks.
- Monitor, adjust, and trouble shoot water distribution SCADA system.
- Lay and fit pipelines; make water line taps; install water services, fire hydrants, valves, and other water devices. Perform reclamation projects; resurfaces streets and roads; refurbishes landscaping; etc.
- Perform field duties related to the water system; take water samples and issue boil water advisories as needed; inspect new construction.
- Excavate trenches and install shoring and shielding.
- Operate leak detection equipment; operate pipe locators; install and inspect backflow devices; flush, maintain, and repair fire hydrants; operate, maintain, and repair valves.
- Perform computer related tasks as needed; read and update water distribution maps and as-built plans and blueprints.
- Perform on call duties on scheduled and emergency basis as needed.
- Repair, maintain, test and install water meters and related service lines; read, program, and download and upload meter data; turn services off and on as necessary.
- Lay out and install traffic signs and pavement markings. Establish proper traffic control devices and direct traffic through flagging operations.
- Perform related duties as required and complete work in accordance with federal and state regulations and Frankfort Plant Board standards.
- The above duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and / or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.
- Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.
Requirements
Graduation from high school or GED, plus 2 years construction experience. Must obtain a valid Class A CDL issued by the Commonwealth of Kentucky during first year of employment. Must be able to respond to calls in emergencies at all hours.
