Water Resource Operator 2

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• SUMMARY:** Under general supervision, trains, and guides Water

Resource Operator I staff, while performing semi-skilled and skilled

duties in the construction, maintenance and repair of City water,

wastewater, and reclaimed water structures and systems.

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• DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISITICS:** This is the second level of a three

level group. It is distinguished from the lower-level class by

responsibility for training, semi-advanced skill level and reviewing

work for compliance of Water Resource I staff. This position reports to

the Water Resource Field Supervisor or Water Resource Production

Supervisor.

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• ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:** Essential functions, as defined under the

Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following tasks,

knowledge, skills and other characteristics. The list that follows is

not intended as a comprehensive list; it is intended to provide a

Representative Summary Of The Major Duties And Responsibilities.
Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed, and may

Be Required To Perform Additional, Position-specific Tasks. The Intent
of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the

major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job.

Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those

specifically presented in this description.

Trains and provides direction to Water Resource Operator I staff with

the ability to lead by a positive example. Reviews work for compliance

that adheres to specifications, regulations and other standards.

Communicates with other Water Resource workers regarding daily

prioritization and following directives given by Water Resource

Supervisory staff.\

Performs a variety of preventive maintenance duties including the

implementation of the line renewal program; exercising valves; detect,

locate, and repair leaks; inspect, maintain, insulate air vents and

other exposed devices\

Inspect, monitor, maintain and install the wastewater collection,

potable and reclaimed water transmission/distribution systems of the

City. This includes lines from reservoirs, treatment sites, sewer lines,

manholes and the wastewater treatment plant.

**JOB DESCRIPTION**

Enters and works in underground manholes, chambers, vaults and conduits

while following all OSHA confined space procedures.\

Replaces meters as needed; performs large diameter taps supervised by

Lead Water Resource Operator, installs services and set water meters of

appropriate size; install and repair hydrants and valves as needed;

repair leaks and service/main breaks.\

Performs Service Tap And Other Related Functions On Wastewater
collection system.\

Maintains equipment and supplies on vehicles. Completes daily electronic

work orders and activities logs.\

Responds to emergency and off-hour situations as required.\

Mandatory on-call rotation.\

Performs safety checks on equipment.\

Operates portable radios and light to medium equipment including but not

limited to backhoe, mini excavator, skid steer, loader, combination

sewer vehicle and forklifts.\

Performs other related duties as assigned.

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Minimum Qualifications

• Education, Experience, Certifications and Licenses:**\

High School diploma or equivalent GED certificate, or equivalent

experience\

A minimum of Two (2) years work experience in the water and/or

wastewater field, preferred.\

Must be involved or had been involved in on-call rotation for a minimum

of One (1) year, preferred.\

Must have experience with operating heavy equipment; tractor, backhoe

and other specialized equipment used in the industry.\

Ability to obtain a Valid State of Arizona Drivers Permit (Class B)

within six (6) months and obtain License (Class B) with Tanker

endorsement within twelve (12) months of hire. (Required to retain

employment.)\

Flagger certification that meets the training and certification

standards of the national safety council highway flagger training

program, the American traffic safety services association flagger

program or an equivalent program that meets the same objectives

preferred.

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• Substance Abuse Testing:**\

This position is considered a safety sensitive position and is subject

to new hire and random drug and alcohol testing as outlined in the

Alcohol & Substance Abuse policy listed in the Human Resources Personnel

Manual.

Required Knowledge And Skills
**JOB DESCRIPTION**

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Knowledge of City approved techniques involved in the installation,

construction, and maintenance of wastewater collection, potable and

reclaimed water transmission and distribution systems.\

Knowledge of reading and interpreting blueprints, schematics, diagrams,

shop sketches or digital GIS maps to determine and locate water and

other utilities.\

Knowledge in principals of training and guiding the work of others.\

Knowledge of Interpersonal skills using tact, pati

Salary : $60,000 - $100,000