GENERAL PURPOSE :
Performs a variety of un-skilled and semi-skilled technical and maintenance work in the operation, maintenance and repair of water treatment facilities and systems to ensure compliance with Federal and State laws, rules and regulations. Receives and responds to training in all aspects of the construction, maintenance, repair and replacement of the water production system, in order to provide labor and equipment operations at continually progressive levels of skill as outlined below.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Works under the direct supervision of the Water Production Supervisor and general supervision of the Water & Wastewater Superintendent, and also works to assist other employees with higher degree of knowledge, skill and experience.
Trainees whose duties have the potential to impact water quality shall work only under the direct, onsite supervision of a certified operator.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
None.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- This list of duties and responsibilities is not exhaustive and the hired employee may be expected to perform additional employment related tasks as needed to accomplish specific projects or assignments. May be assigned to varying work schedules, weekend work, and be called back to work as needed by the City.
- Monitors the performance of all equipment, gauges and charts in the water treatment plant stations; Records statistical data concerning plant operations; Maintains, operates, repairs and replaces equipment as necessary; Charts lab test results for trend analysis and maintains accurate records of analyses and test results; evaluates data and writes reports as required.
- Operates and maintains the water treatment plant and pump stations; repairs malfunctions at the water treatment plant and pump stations; repairs gauges, pumps, filters and other controls and equipment.
- Collects samples and identifies concentrations of chemical, physical, or biological characteristics of water required in accordance with local, state and Federal clean water requirements; Gathers and tests water samples for plant efficiency reports as required. Monitors and records water quality data.
- Insures the proper maintenance of equipment and tools by cleaning and checking equipment and tools after use.
- Assists in loading and unloading of chemicals and other materials.
- Drives pickup trucks in the loading, hauling and unloading of equipment.
- Performs routine inspection and preventive maintenance on assigned equipment and refers defects or needed repairs to supervisor; cleans equipment.
- Cleans clarifiers, filters, tanks, and other basins.
- Operates hand tools such as wrenches, shovels, hammers.
- Operates electric and electronic analysis meters and devices.
- Works in confined spaces, on temporary scaffolding, and on high structures; using self-contained breathing apparatus or filter masks, and/or climbing harnesses.
- Performs all duties in conformance with appropriate safety and security standards.
- Performs general maintenance of facilities including cleaning, painting, mowing.
- Assists other Staff as directed.
PERIPHERAL DUTIES:
Fills in for Operations staff as needed; days, nights, weekends, and/or holidays.
DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience:
- Graduation from high school or GED equivalent,
- One (1) year post secondary college or technical training in biology, environmental science, chemistry, or a closely related field, OR
- 520 hours of technical training in electronics, electrical, mechanical, pipefitting, or any other related technical profession / program, OR
- One (1) year of experience in a water utility, OR
- Any equivalent combination of education and experience.
Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Working knowledge of equipment, facilities, materials, methods and procedures used in water treatment plant maintenance and operation activities;
- Perform a variety of physically demanding tasks on a regular basis.
- Read instruments, measuring devices, and gauges.
- Read and interpret water plant related trends, schematics, charts, prints, and specifications
- Ability to perform heavy manual tasks for extended periods of time;
- Ability to work safely;
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions
- Ability to read, write, and speak English at a level necessary for the satisfactory job performance.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other departments and the public.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Valid Oklahoma State Driver's license with a driving record acceptable to the City's insurance carrier. Must have a working telephone for callback. Must be available for 24 hour callback. Ability to work shift work.
TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED:
Motor vehicle, generators, pumps, gauges, common hand and power tools, shovels, wrenches, detection devices, mobile radio, phone, calculator, and a variety of lab equipment.
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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with ADA disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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 with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stand. The employee is regularly required to walk; talk or hear; sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and smell.
The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with ADA disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The essential functions and/or tools used for this position are classified as a “safety-sensitive job” under the Unity Bill, which could affect the safety and health of the employee or others.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in outside weather conditions. The employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts and is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, risk of electrical shock, and vibration. The employee is frequently exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals.
The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
ADVANCEMENT:
When an employee of this classification obtains a renewable Oklahoma State Class D Water Operator's license, and if performance evaluations are satisfactory after a 12 month probationary period, that person may be advanced to Water Production Maintenance Operator III, Grade 54, upon approval of the City Manager.
SELECTION GUIDELINES:
Formal application, rating of education and experience; oral interview and reference check; job related tests may be required.
The duties listed above 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 position.
The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
