- Salary
- $18 – $19
- Location
- Water Utilities, United States of America
- Seniority
- Entry
- Experience
- 2+ years
- Education
- High School
- Source
- Workday
Description
Summary
Responsible for inspecting, installing, cleaning, maintaining and repairing the City’s Water Distribution and Wastewater Collection system infrastructure.
Pay Range
Water Utility Operator Trainee: $18.15 - $19.91 per hour
Water Utility Operator I: $19.91 - $29.88 per hour
Water Utility Operator II: $21.85 - $32.71 per hour
Water Utility Operator III: $23.62 - $36.65 per hour
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Make decisions on how to best maintain, repair or install utility items in the Water/Wastewater utility system.
Operate various types of equipment necessary in the daily repair, installation and maintenance of the Water/Wastewater utility system.
Perform repairs on water mains, wastewater mains, service lines, service laterals, meters, meter boxes, cleanouts, manholes, valves and fire hydrants.
Maintain the Water/ Wastewater utility system.
Perform installation of new and replacement substandard utility items.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Skill to operate heavy and light equipment
Knowledge of Water Utility installation, maintenance, and repair
Knowledge of safety hazards and safety practices
Skill to use a variety of tools appropriate for the work assigned
Minimum Qualifications / Licenses and Certifications
Water Utility Operator Trainee
High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (G.E.D)
No experience required
Water Utility Operator I
High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (G.E.D)
Up to 2 years of experience
Water Distribution D license or Wastewater Collections I certification
Class A CDL with Tanker Endorsement (within 9 months)
Water Utility Operator II
High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (G.E.D)
2-5 years of experience
Water Distribution C license or Wastewater Collections II certification
Class A CDL with Tanker Endorsement
Water Utility Operator III
High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (G.E.D)
5+ years of experience
Water Distribution B license or Wastewater Collections III certification
Class A CDL with Tanker Endorsement
Physical Requirements / Work Environment
The incumbent works in an outdoor environment and confined spaces; frequent exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions or hazards. Majority of work performed outside or with exposure to risk. Exposed to physical exertion such as bending, lifting, stooping, reaching, pulling, and pushing. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.