VILLAGE OF WESTON
JOB DESCRIPTION
UTILITY OPERATOR
Division: Services Reports To: Utility Maintenance Foreman
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Pay Grade: I
Purpose of the Position
Under the daily general direction of the Utility Foreman, performs advanced level operation and maintenance functions on the water and wastewater physical plant. The work shall generally include a variety of skilled and semi-skilled tasks, related to the operation of the wells, reservoirs, booster pumps, chemical feed equipment, water storage tanks, lift stations, water distribution system and wastewater collection system. Daily work plans are reviewed each day with the Utility Foremen. Supervision received, for day-to-day activities, is general. Overall work plans are coordinated with the Utility
Superintendent for periodic review of progress. Special projects and work assignments may be directed by Director of Public Works, or designee. There is frequent interaction with the public and other Village departments.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The general duties and responsibilities of the position are to perform routine daily operation and maintenance activities for the water and sewer utilities and respond to emergency needs as required. The following is a description of some of the specific duties and responsibilities for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive as other duties may be required and assigned:
- Water main flushing, operating valves and hydrants, valve and hydrant maintenance, curb stop locating and repair.
- Perform maintenance, cleaning, flushing and repair of sanitary sewers, gauging stations, and lift stations including the operation of the sewer vac truck.
- Perform maintenance of mechanical equipment such as pumps, sewer cleaning equipment, service vans, etc.
- Perform maintenance, cleaning, and repair of wells, pumps, towers, and other utility structures and equipment.
- Perform cold weather operations such as water service line and sewer main thawing in a safe manner.
- Perform daily well house and water treatment plant inspections that include checking pump and motor operation, checking chemical feed operations, recording pertinent data such as flow, pumping level, chemical feed quantities, etc.
- Assist with maintenance activities in other functional areas or departments such as streets and parks. Examples include snow plowing, adjustment of valves and manholes, drainage system maintenance, mowing, tree trimming, refuse pickup, irrigation system maintenance, emergency repairs, etc.
- Frequently subject to work outside of a normal work hour/week schedule as weather or circumstances dictate, e.g. snow storms, rain/wind storms, tornados, fires, accidents, broken water
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mains, sewer failures, or other events requiring response to protect the public as a result of natural or man-made circumstances. Typically these events occur on an un-scheduled basis.
- Purchase materials, parts and equipment required for the operation and maintenance of the utilities.
- Perform all duties in conformance with Village policies as described in the employee handbook
- Know and comply with Village, State and Federal safety policies and standards.
- Foster a productive and collaborative work environment by coordinating work efforts with other
Village departments and employees.
- Operation of the various vehicles and equipment within the Village fleet in a manner consistent with care and knowledge necessary to not put any other employee or the public in peril.
- Perform any of those duties performed by employees in a lower classification in the Utility
Department or other duties as assigned.
Additional Duties and Responsibilities
- Perform related work as required or assigned by the management staff.
- Perform any other task which the employee is asked to perform.
Job Requirements (Knowledge/Abilities/Qualification)
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Knowledge and experience in water/wastewater construction, operation and maintenance including: o Village Utility policies and procedures o Proficiency in the operation and maintenance of special equipment – sewer “vac” truck, locating equipment, sewer televising equipment, pumps and controls, chemical feeding pumps and systems, meter reading equipment, meter testing equipment, self-contained breathing apparatus, and gas detection equipment.
- Possession of a valid Class A Commercial driver's license (CDL) issued by the State of
- Wisconsin with N endorsement.
- Effective oral and written communication skills.
- Licensed by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources as a Public Water Supply Operator,
Grade 1, with Subclasses F, D and V.
Candidate must be a team player and able to undertake assigned tasks in a respectful, safe, efficient manner.
Performance Specifications
- Knowledge of safe and efficient operation of conventional and specialized large and small vehicles and construction equipment typically used in a municipal public works department.
- Ability to perform manual labor.
- Knowledge of the proper methods, tools, materials and equipment used for the repair and maintenance of water and wastewater facilities.
- Availability to be on 24 hour call to respond to emergencies including serving as utility first responder on a rotating basis. Must be able to report to job within a reasonable time in such instances.
- Must be able to frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds (meters, tools, manhole covers, chemical barrels, etc).
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- Ability to cooperate and communicate with other members of the staff, supervisor, and public.
- Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
- Ability to follow directions and complete work and establish priorities.
- Ability to interpret a map and as-builts.
- Ability to evaluate situations and determine how to approach and undertake assigned tasks in a safe and efficient manner.
- Ability to always interact with the public in a polite and respectful manner.
- Employees shall work toward learning the tasks and responsibilities associated with the Utility
Senior Operator Position
Work Environment
Employee performs standard activities requiring physical effort. The duties of the job include physical activities such as stooping, kneeling, standing, walking, lifting (lift and carry objects weighing 25 pounds or less, and push or pull objects weighing up to 100 pounds), fingering, grasping, talking, hearing/listening (perceiving sounds in order to understand signals such as spoken directions, warning alarms, or requests for information), seeing/observing, bending/twisting (of the neck, back, or torso in order to reach, lift, tend machines, move materials, etc.), reaching (extending the hands or arms in any direction in order to push, pull, or grasp an object or control), feeling (using the sense of touch in fingers, hands, or other body parts to sense the position or quality of objects) and climbing (ascending or descending steps, stairs, ladders, scaffolding, or machines). Specific vision abilities required include close, distance, and peripheral vision; depth perception; the ability to adjust focus; and distinguish objects clearly at 20 inches or less with glasses, if needed.
The employee may be exposed to disagreeable elements of high and low outdoor temperatures. The employee may be exposed to repetitive activities; intense or continuous noise; dirty environment; improper illumination; chemical hazards, and air contamination. The use of personal protection equipment (PPE) is required, as there is significant exposure to hazards and conditions where there is a possible danger to life, health, or bodily injury, which may include mechanical, electrical, air contaminations, and heights. May be required to work in a physically confined worksite with cramped, small or restricted workplace making it difficult to stand, sit, or walk.
The Village of Weston is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities
Act, the Village will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
This position description has been prepared to assist in defining job responsibilities, physical demands, working conditions and skills needed. It is not intended as a complete list of jobs, duties, responsibilities, and/or essential functions. This description is not intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct and control the work of employees under supervision. The Village retains and reserves any and all rights to change, modify, amend, add or delete, from any section of this document as it deems, in its judgment to be proper.
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Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $26.64 - $30.44 per hour
Work Location: In person
