Water System Operator

The City of Bluffdale Public Works is seeking qualified candidates to fill the position of Water Systems Operator I in the Water department. Applicant must be able to perform a variety of entry level skilled duties related to the construction, installation, maintenance, and repair of City water systems. Applicants must be willing to work on-call duty and 24-hour standby as needed. Minimum qualifications: graduation from high school; one (1) year of general work experience performing above or related duties; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience. Applicant must possess a valid Utah Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) class “A” with air brake endorsement.

GENERAL PURPOSE

Performs a variety of entry level skilled duties related to the construction, installation, maintenance and repair of city water systems.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works under general supervision of the Streets & Water Public Works Manager.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

May provide close supervision to part-time and seasonal workers.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Operates various types of heavy equipment such as six or ten wheel transport trucks, grader, sweeper, backhoe, rollers and trenching equipment; performs installation or repair of water service connections, water lines and meters, repairs or replaces fire hydrants and plugged water meters; repairs water mains; thaws frozen lines; cleans and maintains storage tanks; connects and disconnects service; searches out shut off valves; water line leaks; assists in placement of pipe and water regulators; removes, disassembles, cleans or replaces defective parts of regulators, adjusts pilot valves as needed to assure efficient water line service.

Installs new water lines using backhoe, pipe flaring tools, tapping machine, welder, pipe cutting saw; uses pipe and cable locator to find old water lines; may tear out and repair curb, gutter and street in locating and uncovering broken lines; builds meter boxes; builds extensions to raise or lower existing boxes as needed; installs backflow devices.

Operates a variety of hand tools and small power equipment such as jack hammers, roller, compressors, packing machine, gopher, tamper, tapping machine; cleans tools and equipment to assure proper working order.

Maintains pump house; repairs water/booster pumps; removes and disassembles pumps; cleans and replaces defective parts, grease bearing, adjusts packing and reinstalls in pump housing.

Monitors city water well storage levels; assures proper operation of telemetering equipment; tests fuses and resisters using OHM meter; replaces fuses and resisters as needed.

Reads residential and commercial water meters on assigned routes and records meter readings as needed to accurately bill customers for water usage; reads “exception list” meters; visually checks operation of meters and reports tampering or damage; performs field and shop repairs on water meters, removes meter, disassemble, cleans and/or replaces defective parts, reassembles and tests to assure proper working order.

Conducts water sampling and delivers to county health for analysis; monitors chlorine levels; tests water using DPD tester to assure proper chlorine residual levels; reads water flow meter, chlorine pound per day gauge; calculates chlorine dosage and makes proper adjustments.

Participates in work zone safety procedures; flags on-coming vehicles to protect the public and workers; sets up warning signs and signalization equipment; responsible for "Blue Staking" as requested.

Responds to emergency calls 24 hours a day.

Performs related duties as required. Provides backup support to streets and parks divisions.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

A. Graduation from high school;

AND

B. One (1) year general work experience performing above or related duties;

OR

C. An equivalent combination of education and experience.

2. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

SOME KNOWLEDGE OF operating basic manual and power tools; the standard practices, methods, materials and tools necessary for pipe line construction and repair activities; pipe fitting procedures, pipe classifications and type; the occupational hazards and safety precautions of trench work construction and pipeline maintenance work; hazards common to heavy equipment operation; drain system construction methods etc.; interpersonal communication skills.

ABILITY TO operate heavy equipment of various kinds under varying conditions; make minor repairs on assigned vehicles, perform heavy physical labor; develop and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, elected officials, local agencies and the general public; communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing; work from blueprints; tolerate weather extremes in the work environment; perform basic mathematical computations in reading and using various meters, gauges and related devices.

3. SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

Must possess a valid Utah Commercial Drivers License (CDL) class "A" with air brake endorsement.

Must be certified in "Confined Space Entry".

Must be a certified Backflow Technician I.

Must be a certified flagman.

Must be a certified work zone technician.

Must be willing to work on-call duty and 24 hour standby.

4. WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Tasks require variety of physical activities, generally involving muscular strain, such as walking, standing, stooping, sitting, and reaching. Talking, hearing and seeing essential to performing required job functions. Common eye, hand, finger dexterity exist. Mental application utilizes memory for details, verbal instructions, emotional stability and discriminating thinking. Daily exposure to weather extremes and seasonal conditions. Daily local travel required in normal course of job performance.

DISCLAIMER: The above information is intended to describe the general nature of this position and is not to be considered a complete statement of duties, responsibilities, requirements or knowledge, skills and abilities. 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.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.68 - $28.73 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Why are you interested in this position?

Work Location: In person