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Water Operator/Utility Maintenance Worker
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
General Statement of Duties:
Responsible for performance of general utility/public works
activities. Duties include maintenance of water lines, sewer lines, and
lift stations. Is responsible under supervision for the operation of water
systems, and sewer systems.
Supervision Received:
Works under the general supervision of the Mayor, Waste Water Operator, City
Clerk-Treasurer, or Deputy Clerk in the absence of the City Clerk.
Supervision Exercised:
No direct supervisory responsibility is required for this position.
TYPICAL DUTIES PERFORMED
The listed examples may not include all duties performed. Duties may
vary from time to time and are at the discretion of the Mayor, Waste Water
Operator, City Clerk-Treasurer or Deputy Clerk in the absence of the City
Clerk-Treasurer. All requirements are subject to possible modification to
reasonably accommodate an individual with a disability.
Lift Station
* Daily checks all meters in control panel and
record readings. Also checks all alarms or problems in lift station.
* Runs portable generator according to established
schedule. Adds/checks any chemicals needed for system as
directed.
* Performs preventative and minor maintenance that can
be done, or calls for proper firm to do maintenance or
major repairs.
Pump House
* Daily checks pumps and records water usage.
* Does fluoride check of water, daily or every other
day.
* Does nitrate and coliform bacteria tests as regulated
by the State.
* Sends in monthly water usage report and advises City
on water usage and recommendation on water bans or
restrictions.
* Cleans buildings.
* Orders fluoride when needed for system.
* Performs preventative maintenance and minor
maintenance that is needed, or has specialized person do work
if it is required
on the well.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
* Limited self-supervision is required on a daily
basis. Self prioritizing, scheduling and work accomplishment are
required.
* Considerable knowledge of the safe use of department
equipment.
* Considerable knowledge of tools, methods, operations,
and materials used in the utility maintenance
department.
* Considerable knowledge of the occupational hazards and
safety precautions necessary to perform all utility
maintenance work.
* Knowledge of MN Dept of Health, MPCA, and County
requirements and considerable knowledge of safe water
laws as they pertain to
the utility operations.
* Knowledge of City Ordinances as they pertain to the
utility departments.
* Considerable skill in operating equipment for general
maintenance work on the water and sewer systems.
* Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
* Ability to read and interpret technical manuals and to
determine solutions to a variety of utility maintenance
and repair problems.
* Considerable ability to perform water system
maintenance and repair.
* Considerable ability to perform sewer system
maintenance and repair.
* Considerable ability to climb ladders, and manipulate
tools and objects requiring manual dexterity.
* Ability to read, write and understand English.
PHYSICAL ABILITIES/ATTRIBUTES
* Must have the ability to climb a ladder to access
the sewer control room to read meters and equipment.
* Must be able to work in areas with exposure to
chemicals, and various environmental conditions such as dust,
dirt, noise,
disagreeable odors, and humidity.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Education:
High school graduate or equivalent preferred with ability to carry out required
tasks.
Experience:
Desirable would be at least one year of utility maintenance experience.
Experience in the maintenance and operation of equipment included but not
limited to equipment related to utility maintenance.
Miscellaneous: A valid
commercial Minnesota Drivers License.
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