WATER
DISTRIBUTION OPERATOR LEVEL 1 - MAXIMUM $21.01 P/H
CERTIFICATION PAY AVAILABLE IF QUALIFIED
GENERAL PURPOSE OF POSITION. The Water Distribution System Operator Level 1 for the City of La Porte Water Department is responsible for performing manual work in the construction, maintenance, and repair of water distribution system or related utility functions.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Performs a variety of semi-skilled and skilled heavy manual work in the construction, maintenance, and repair of water distribution system or related utility functions.
Responds to emergencies related to maintaining water service including manual and mechanically digging holes, trenches, and opening manhole covers.
Reports necessary information needed for maintaining and updating records of existing water lines and responds to customer requests for water line locations.
Installs, removes, relocates, and repairs large and small water services and connections such as hot taps, curb stops, ball valves, meters, and meter boxes.
Performs excavation work, installs shoring, sets and fits pipelines, measures and cuts street and lays asphalt and pavement. Cuts, fits, lays, land repairs water mains, cleans and flushes water mains and reservoirs as needed.
Inspects, repairs, and maintains fire hydrants, exercises valves throughout the water system.
Chlorinates pipelines, and tests hydraulic systems. Performs chlorine and bacteria tests for the entire water system.
Performs backwashing for filtration plants.
Performs pressure tests and logs information.
Operates heavy and light equipment including dump truck, forklift, backhoe, loaders, pallet jack, pressure washer, and concrete saws. Cleans, greases and oils mechanical equipment and tools.
Operates hand and/or power tools hammer, screw drivers, wrenches, drills, power saws, air nozzle, air compressor, driver, ratchet, files, mop, broom, gauge, shovel, and diamond tip saw.
Works service counter answering telephone, answering questions and providing information and assistance, responding to inquiries, directing callers to appropriate individual or department.
Performs ground maintenance and general clean-up around water system facilities. Checks properties for vandalism or malfunctions.
Receives chemical deliveries.
Performs related duties as assigned.
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
High school diploma or HSE and must be at least 18 years of age.
Ability to meet all Department hiring and retention requirements, including passage of a drug test.
Working knowledge of and ability to make practical application of Department safety policies and procedures, including OSHA guidelines and safety precautions practices applicable to working with a variety of chemicals, cleaners, oils, solvents, etc., with the ability to read and understand label directions for correct mixing and use of supplies and chemicals.
Working knowledge of water distribution system processes and operations with the ability to perform maintenance and repairs and ensure proper and efficient operation of equipment.
Working knowledge of standard English grammar, spelling, and punctuation with ability to prepare correspondence and written reports as required.
Ability to properly operate heavy and light equipment including dump truck, forklift, backhoe, loaders, concrete saws, pallet jack, pressure washer, and cleans greases and oils mechanical equipment and tools.
Ability to properly operate hand and/or power tools hammer, screw drivers, wrenches, drills, power saws, air nozzle, air compressor, driver, ratchet, files, mop, broom, gauge, shovel, and diamond tip saw.
Ability to properly perform preventative maintenance, diagnose problems, and repair equipment as needed.
Shall comply with all employer and Department policies and work rules, procedures, job tasks, including, but not limited to, attendance, safety, drug-free workplace, and personal conduct.
Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing with co-workers, other City Departments, and the public, including being sensitive to professional ethics, gender, cultural diversities, and disabilities.
Ability to provide public access to or maintain confidentiality of Department information and records according to state requirements.
Ability to understand, memorize, retain, and carry out written or oral instructions and present findings in oral or written form.
Ability to read, understand, and interpret manuals, layouts, and specifications.
Ability to work alone with minimum supervision and with others in a team environment.
Ability to work rapidly for long periods on several tasks at the same time, often under time pressure. Ability to count, compute and perform arithmetic operations.
Ability to regularly work weekends, occasionally work extended hours, evenings, and travel out of town for parts and equipment. Ability to occasionally respond to emergencies on a 24-hour basis and serve on 24-hour rotation basis.
Possession of a valid driver's license with demonstrated safe driving record.
RESPONSIBILITY:
Incumbent performs a wide array of duties and operates under standard operating procedures or policies and procedural manuals. Assignments and objectives are set jointly by supervisor and incumbent.
Incumbent reports directly to the Maintenance Supervisor.
PHYSICAL EFFORT:
Incumbent primarily performs duties in a water distribution plant and outdoors, involving sitting/walking at will, sitting for long periods, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling objects weighing over 150 pounds, handling, grasping, fingering objects, crouching, kneeling, bending, reaching, close/far vision, color/depth perception, hearing sounds/communication, driving, keyboarding, and speaking clearly.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Incumbent may be exposed to extreme temperatures, wet/icy surroundings, working with or near chemicals, fumes, odors, dust, and dirt, working in high places, confined areas, and noisy environments. Safety precautions must be followed at all times to avoid injury to self and others, including wearing protective clothing and equipment.
Incumbent is regularly required to work weekends and occasionally required to work evenings and extended hours. Incumbent is occasionally required to respond to emergencies on 24-hour basis and serve on 24-hour rotation basis.
Generous benefit package offered including employee/dependent clinic and paid holidays. The City of La Porte is a qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Applications and/or resumes will be accepted through www.cityoflaporte.com/jobs, Indeed.com, or in person at Human Resources, 801 Michigan Ave., La Porte, IN 45350.
The City of La Porte is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
The City of La Porte is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, military or veteran status, disability, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are a drug-free workplace and conduct pre-employment drug testing and background screening as a condition of employment.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: Up to $21.01 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Dependent health insurance coverage
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
