What are the responsibilities and job description for the Utilities Operator 1 position at City of Altoona?
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Position Overview: The City of Altoona has an opportunity in the Altoona Utilities Department for a Utilities Operator 1 as a full-time position. The typical work schedule is Monday through Friday from 7:30am until 4:00pm. This is an on-call position with some weekend work required and has an hourly wage range from $24.00- $27.01 per hour to start. This hourly range goes up to $31.31 with a 10-step grid range.
Day to Day Job Functions:
- Assist other personnel as directed in the operation, maintenance, and repairs of the Municipal Utilities facilities, water distribution system, and sewer collection system.
- Record readings from meters, gauges, lab data, and related controls and equipment to maintain proper pumping rates, flows, and treatment processes.
- Recognize and evaluate potential operational or mechanical problems and advise operational staff and supervisor.
- Assist the public with complaints, inquiries, and problems, and taking the appropriate actions necessary to correct them and advise the Utility Supervisor or Public Utilities Director when needed.
- Complete routine maintenance and minor repairs of storm sewers, water mains, sanitary sewers, water treatment plants, wastewater lift stations, pump stations, vehicles, and equipment, including general cleaning, etc.
- Assist with operation of department equipment, such as: JetVac, camera van, valve, and hydrant exercise equipment.
- Respond to water main breaks, water, and sewer service calls; and other emergencies as directed.
- Utility locating of all city owned infrastructures including but not limited to; water, sewer, storm sewer, fiber and traffic signals.
- Obtain various water samples.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Education – High School Diploma or equivalent GED.
- Experience – Three (3) years of combined experience in the operation and maintenance of a water distribution system, a sewer collection system, or a water treatment facility. OR possess an equivalent amount of education and experience recognized by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources.
- Valid Iowa Driver’s license
- Ability to obtain a Commercial Driver’s license within six (6) months of employment.
- Obtain possession of a Grade 1 operator’s certificate issued by the State of Iowa in Water Treatment, Water Distribution, and Wastewater within first year of employment.
- Establish residency within an area which takes forty-five (45) minutes or less to drive to the department maintenance facility within the first three (3) months of employment with the city.
- Periodically called during off-hours to respond to emergencies and inquiries/concerns of citizens, businesses and/or contractors.
Physical Demands/Working Conditions:
- Position requires outdoor work where heat, cold, precipitation, and the results of weather and nature may be encountered.
- During summer months outside temperatures can be over 100 degrees for entire scheduled workday.
- During different job duties the noise inside or outside can become very loud
- May be exposed daily to odors, dusts and gasses that may be uncomfortable or hazardous if proper procedures are not followed.
- Position requires travel within and outside of the City which imposes common travel hazards.
The successful applicant will be required to pass a medical exam including a drug and alcohol screen and complete background check prior to beginning work.
The City of Altoona is located in Polk County, Iowa about five miles from Des Moines. Altoona houses approximately 20,000 residents and is one of the lowest city tax rates in the metro area. We offer many large city amenities but with small town quality and convenience. Altoona hosts beautiful recreational trails, parks, an abundance of shopping and restaurant opportunities, and our entertainment is renown.
The City of Altoona is an Equal-Opportunity Employer.
Salary : $24 - $27
