Water Operator

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Water Operator

Description

The City of Seal Beach Public Works Department currently has one vacancy for a Water Operator.

DEFINITION:

Under general supervision, plans, performs maintenance and repair work of the City’s water and sewer systems; and does related work as required.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

The Water Operator is the entry-level class in the water services series. Incumbents learn and perform a variety of semi-skilled duties in the construction, operation, maintenance, and repair of the City’s potable water distribution and wastewater collection systems, equipment, and facilities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed.  The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the class.

  1. Inspects and maintains water and sewer pump stations, boosters and CL2 equipment; analyzes, treats, monitors, and records water quality; tabulates flow rates to maintain proper reservoir levels; analyzes chlorine residual tests and makes adjustments.

 

  1. Measures monthly well levels; acquires well samples for lab testing; operates SCADA monitoring equipment.

 

  1. Performs water meter testing, repair, change outs, and meter box related maintenance; may tabulate flow rates to check for accuracy.

 

  1. Manages pumping station engine servicing as needed; services and maintains system pumps and chlorine dosing apparatus.

 

  1. Assists with testing and repair or backflow prevention devices according to County regulations.

 

  1.  Performs hydrant flushing program; repairs hydrants and exercises valves.

 

  1. Handles water quality complaints and records in log book; provides data for State report.

 

  1. Performs water main maintenance; exercises valves; repairs breaks and leaks; monitors blow-off and air relief; marks for USA tickets; inspects installation of new water lines and mains.

 

  1. Performs sewer system maintenance; operating combination trucks, CCTV equipment, manhole adjusting, collection system cleaning, pump station maintenance and collections system trouble shooting.

 

  1. Operates a variety of equipment and tools such as loaders, backhoes, bobcat, forklift, pneumatic tools, jackhammers, and tampers.

 

  1. Performs sewer rounds and station and collection system maintenance.

 

  1. Conducts upkeep at water well and reservoir sites; makes repairs to facilities.

 

  1. Maintains records and logs of daily activities.

 

  1. Responds to emergency calls as needed.

Job PDF: 

PDF icon Water Operator Flyer - 2020.pdf

Ideal Candidate

QUALIFICATIONS GUIDELINES:

Knowledge of:   Operational characteristics of water distribution, production, and wastewater collections systems; construction engineering and maintenance practices related to water and sewer systems; safety standards related to trenching and construction, water mains, pipe fittings, meters and water storage, treatment, distribution, and pumping facilities; basic mathematical calculations; safe and correct handling of water samples for testing; materials, machinery and tools used in water and sewer work; traffic delineation techniques.      

Ability to:   Read and interpret engineering plans, specifications, working drawings, and maps; analyze and document water quality data; analyze and compute dosage rates; demonstrate the safe and efficient operation of equipment, tools, water and sewer equipment; maintain accurate work records; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, contractors, managers, and general public. 

Education/Training/Experience:   High School graduation or G.E.D. equivalent, supplemented by college coursework or technical training in water quality, treatment, and distribution training and certification in water and sewer maintenance and distribution systems.  One year of experience in water production and distribution and wastewater systems is required.

Licenses, Certificates; Special Requirements:  Possession of a valid Class C California Driver’s License with a safe driving record and evidence of insurance is required and must be maintained as valid during the course of employment.  Class B driver’s license is highly desirable.

Possession of a Grade I Water Distribution Certificate issued by the State of California Health Department is required at time of appointment. Possession of a Grade II Water Distribution Certificate is required after one year.  Possession of a Grade II Water Treatment Operator’s Certificate issued by the State of California is desirable. CWEA Grade II Wastewater Collections System Certification is desirable.

Confined space entry, trenching, and hazardous materials training and certification is required within six months of assignment to this position.

The employee must be available for on-call, stand-by, and emergency call service.

 

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS:

The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach above and below shoulder level with hands and arms.  The employee must have the ability to frequently sit, stand, walk, bend, stoop, squat, and climb ladders, as well as work in confined spaces. The employee occasionally lifts and moves supplies, power and hand tools, barricades, delineators, and cones weighing up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

 

Mental Demands

While performing the duties of this class, the employee must be able to use written and oral communication skills; read and interpret data, information and documents; interpret and explain policies and procedures; use math and mathematical reasoning; learn and apply new information or new skills; work under deadlines with interruptions; and interact with City staff, vendors, contractors, regulatory officials, and the general public. 

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The employee frequently works in both office and field settings and is subject to variable weather conditions and traffic when outdoors.  The employee is exposed to wetness, moisture, heat, mechanical and electrical hazards, chemicals, and dust. The employee works near sewer areas and is exposed to noxious fumes, odors, and raw sewage.  When outdoors and working near pump equipment, the noise level may be occasionally loud, at or above 85 decibels level.     

Information

Industry experience

Education: High School

Seniority: Expert, Engineer, Consultant

Years of experience: 1 to 5 years

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