What are the responsibilities and job description for the Water/Wastewater System Operator position at Granger-Hunter Improvement District?
Job Summary :
Assist the Operation Technology Division Manager in the daily activities of the water / wastewater system operations division. Uses analytics for overall operation of the District's deep wells, pump stations, PRV facilities, wholesale meter vaults and all related appurtenances. Performs duties in a competent, professional, and productive manner that furthers the mission and goals of the District. Assist the Division Manager in operating the system in accordance with the Water and Wastewater Master Plans.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities :
- Actively assist the Division Manager in controlling the field operations of the District's operations facilities including groundwater sources, wastewater pumping stations, storage reservoirs, boosters, pressure / flow regulating stations, and related appurtenances.
- Uses analytics to operate the District's facilities to achieve goals and measures set forth by the Operations Master Plan. Gather and report project data for record keeping processes.
- Assist the Division Manager in the execution of the Operations Master Plan.
- Under the direction of the Division Manager, supervise and train on-call operators to competently perform their duties and promote professional and productive behaviors.
- Monitor programming, wiring, troubleshooting, and assist in the repair of all aspects of the SCADA system; Work with the Instrumentation technician on any SCADA repairs or implementation.
- Assist in the preparation of the annual operational technology division budget. Help plan for system repair and replacement needs and maintain a prioritized inventory of projects for annual budgeting.
- Assist the Division Manager in monitoring and controlling expenditures and priorities required by budget constraints.
- Monitor and evaluate water deliveries and annual water purchase contract fulfillment. Meet or communicate regularly with wholesale water agency to provide input and identify additional service needs. Modify system operations to meet emergency and emerging needs.
- Assist the Division Manager in coordinating with engineering and administrative divisions on system operations, field activities, and special system repairs. Assist in the coordination of capital improvement completions, start-up, testing, and transfer to normal operations.
- Actively participate in the water system on-call program by accepting call responsibilities.
General Qualification Requirements
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. The requirements of this position provide that the employee work in a safety sensitive manner and should carry out his / her duties as such.
Prior Work Experience : At least four years of job-related prior experience including experience as a water and / or wastewater operator or prior experience in a closely related field.
Education and Training : High school diploma or equivalent required. Additional technical training in electrical, mechanical and / or plumbing preferred.
Licenses, Certifications, Etc. :
Special Consideration :
Candidate must have either a Utah Grade IV Water Distribution Certification and Utah Wastewater Collections Grade IV Certification and / or have the ability to obtain the missing required certification within 12 months.
Background Knowledge :
Required Skills and Abilities :
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.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to : talk and hear.
Regularly : Up to 10 pounds
Frequently : 11 to 20 pounds
Occasionally : 21 to 30 pounds
Rarely : 31 to 50 pounds
Specific vision abilities include : Clarity of vision at 20 feet or more and 20 inches or less. Ability to adjust eye to bring an object into sharp focus.
Frequent exposure to outdoor weather conditions. Frequent exposure to moderate noise, airborne particles, oils, toxic or caustic chemicals, vibration, wet or humid conditions, near moving mechanical parts, near street traffic or confined spaces.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Job Posted by ApplicantPro
Salary : $28 - $42
