"WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATOR IN TRAINING”

JOB DESCRIPTION

WATER & WASTEWATER SERVICES, LLC

Water & Wastewater Services is a contract management operations company servicing both public and private water and wastewater utilities. Water & Wastewater Services was established in 1983 and serves as many as 50 different utilities. We are located in Mount Vernon, Washington and serve Snohomish, Skagit, and Island counties.

DEFINITION:

This position, under supervision, performs semi-skilled to skilled duties in the construction, maintenance and repair of water mains and related devices and equipment. Position also performs other related work as required.

CLASS TITLES:

· Water Operator In Training

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS:

· This is the entry-level position in this series. Incumbents perform manual labor and semi-skilled work.

LICENSE REQUIRED:

· Possession of a valid Washington Driver's License

· Ability and willingness to obtain a State of Washington “Water Distribution Manager I” certification

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

• Performs manual labor and semi-skilled work in the maintenance, repair, construction and installation of water systems, including pipe lines, valves, fire hydrants, pumps, meters, backflow devices and services;
• Repair service leaks;
• Flushes and disinfects water lines and springs;
• Locates water lines with instruments or from prints;
• Read water and pump meters; check pumps, chlorinators, springs and reservoirs;
• Records/surveys water valves locations and exercises valves;
• Operate a variety of power tools and equipment;
• Change chlorine cylinders;
• Test backflow devices and water mains;
• Keep labor, material and maintenance records and provide to accounting department;
• Operate company vehicles;
• Perform standby duty; responds and resolves customer complaints; and
• Perform related work as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge of:

• Applicable safety and State of Washington and federal health codes related to drinking water;
• Basic water hydraulics;
• Simple record keeping;
• Proper methods, materials, tools and equipment used in water works, maintenance and construction;
• Appropriate safety precautions and procedures in chlorine, traffic and water distribution practices.

Ability to:

• Read, write and perform mathematical calculations at the level required for successful job performance;
• Perform a variety of semi-skilled tasks in water works system construction and maintenance;
• Learn to skillfully operate and maintain assigned tools and equipment;
• Perform maintenance, repair and construction work;
• Operate a vehicle observing legal and defensive driving practices;
• Understand and carry out oral and written instructions;
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with those contacted in the course of work;
• Satisfactorily follow rules and procedures;
• Be available for standby duty;
• Maintain equipment and tools.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination of training, education and experience that demonstrates an ability to perform the duties of the position. The typical qualifying entrance background is one year of experience in water works maintenance and construction and specialized training in water distribution system operation and maintenance.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:

Strength:

• Heavy Work - Lifting, carrying and/or pushing 150 pounds with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing 90 pounds.

Working Conditions:

• Exposure to chemicals while disinfecting/neutralizing chemicals, such as chlorine in the water distribution system;
• Frequently works around water mains, gas lines, and high voltage lines;
• Works in inclement weather and high traffic locations.
• Must be available for periodic evening, night, weekend and/or holiday work due to standby duty or emergency callback needs.