Water Operator

This job was posted by : For more information, please see: WATER OPERATOR Revised: September 2024 POSITION DETAILS Position Title: Water Operator FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt Salary Grade: Apprentice 8 Journey 9 Senior - 10 Reports To: Water Supervisor Cell Phone Stipend: ? Eligible ? Ineligible Supervisory Functions ? Full-Time Employees ? Seasonal Employees ? Part-Time Employees ? Volunteers ? Temporary Employees ? No Supervisory Functions BASIC FUNCTION Under the direction of the Water Distribution or Production Supervisor as assigned, or acting crew leader or more senior operator, maintains and repairs the water production and distribution system to include all appurtenances; ensures the water supplied to consumers is safe. The purveyance of water is a vital service to the community and as such requires the availability of City personnel at all times. Employees will be required to respond to emergency calls, accept periodic overtime assignments, and perform any and all duties deemed necessary by the City. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS Water Operators are cross-trained to support production or distribution. Position at hire will be specified and employees will be notified in advance of change in focus. Apprentice level is an entry-level position that performs assigned duties under direct supervision. Journey-level positions are specialized in the maintenance and repairs of the water distribution system and production repairs and maintenance can accomplish most routine tasks with minimal direction or supervision. Senior-level operators are more technically advanced and may serve in a lead capacity. Lead responsibilities include training, and providing general direction in day to day assignments. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. WATER OPERATOR Revised: September 2024 Performs repair and maintenance activities of the municipal water distribution system to ensure safe, effective operations in accordance with all applicable rules and regulations. Performs or assists in required installation, maintenance, and repair on equipment such as chlorinators, pumps, motors, and controls systems, water mains and service lines, meters, valves, fire hydrants and other components of the water system. Responds to emergency situations on an as needed basis. Fulfill on-call duties as assigned. Apprentice Under direct supervision of a Traffic Control Technician, install traffic control for work zones and special events. Read meters; turn water service off and on as directed. Chlorine system maintenance and changing out chlorine gas cylinders Maintaining MIOX system Records well production meter readings and chlorine residual throughout the water system as well as monitors chlorine use. Monitors the SCADA system and as necessary reports emergencies or alarm conditions for proper operation of wells and booster stations, and proper reservoir levels. Investigates any alarm conditions, as well as, equipment malfunctions, and failures as well as operational problems and trends. Journey As a Traffic Control Technician, install traffic control for work zones and special events. Request utility locates to minimize the risk of damage to other utility systems during normal maintenance or repair of the water system. Performs utility locates as requested to minimize the risk of damage to the water distribution system during construction and prevent service outages to customers. Maintains accurate, timely records of all repairs, maintenance, and/or malfunctions. Read meters; download and upload meter reading data from computer billing application, co mpetent with valve maintenance software and distribution pressure SCADA system. Turn the water service off and on as directed. Collect samples for bacterial analysis and chlorine sampling as required. As assigned act as the Responsible Person while on call for the Moscow Public Works Department. Operates water treatment facility to include backwash and air-wash operations as well as any system adjustment and required maintenance and repair WATER OPERATOR <

Created: 2025-10-16