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WATER/WASTEWATER OPERATOR
APPOINTMENT
Appointed by the Utilities Commission upon recommendation of the Superintendent
of Public Works. Salary established by the Utilities Commission.
OBJECTIVE
Perform duties involved in the construction, operation, maintenance and repair
of the Water and Wastewater systems.
SCOPE
Work involves construction, operation, maintenance and repair of the Water
and Wastewater treatment systems which includes water production and
distribution and wastewater collection, treatment and disposal. Work
involves standard testing, maintaining records, ground and building
maintenance. Work is performed under the supervision of the
Water/Wastewater Foreman and is reviewed through conferences on major operating
problems or new equipment requirements, inspections, reports prepared and
through observation of results obtained.
RELATIONSHIPS
Reports to: Superintendent of Public Works and/or Supervisor as
designated.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
A. Shall assist in the construction, operation, maintenance and repair of
wells and water towers used for the production and distribution of water.
Shall assist in taking static levels and testing and control of chemical
treatment.
B. Shall assist in the construction,
operation, maintenance and repair of watermains, hydrants, water meters and
other related items.
C. Shall assist in water service
connections and installation of water meters and other related work.
D. Shall assist in keeping accurate
records, reports and logging all pertinent information required in water and
wastewater treatment operations. Work includes preparation of necessary
data and reports to other governmental agencies as required.
E. Shall assist in the construction,
operation, maintenance and repair of the wastewater treatment system which
includes collection, treatment and disposal of sludge.
F. Shall assist in the required sampling,
testing and lab work necessary in water and wastewater treatment operations.
G. Shall assist in the operation and
maintenance of all water and wastewater treatment equipment.
H. Shall assist in the maintenance and
repair of sanitary sewer mains, manholes, flow meters, lift stations, storm
sewer mains and catch basins.
I. Shall attend safety meetings as required
and shall assist in necessary safety precautions.
J. Shall assist in the maintenance of buildings
and grounds in the water and wastewater departments and other related work.
K. Shall, when directed, attend such
schools and workshops as necessary and pertinent to this position.
L. Shall perform such other duties as
directed by the Superintendent of Public Works and/or Department Supervisor.
POSITION
Water/Wastewater Operator
Shall report to the Superintendent of Public Works and/or Department Supervisor
and shall be responsible for assisting in the operations of the Water and
Wastewater Departments.
COMPENSATION
The salary for the position shall be commensurate with the candidates
qualifications and experience and shall be established by the Utilities
Commission.
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