Water Utility Operator (Trainee, I, II, III)

Summary

Responsible for inspecting, installing, cleaning, maintaining and repairing the City’s Water Distribution and Wastewater Collection system infrastructure.

Pay Range

Water Utility Operator Trainee: $18.15 - $19.91 per hour

Water Utility Operator I: $19.91 - $29.88 per hour

Water Utility Operator II: $21.85 - $32.71 per hour

Water Utility Operator III: $23.62 - $36.65 per hour

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Make decisions on how to best maintain, repair or install utility items in the Water/Wastewater utility system.

Operate various types of equipment necessary in the daily repair, installation and maintenance of the Water/Wastewater utility system.

Perform repairs on water mains, wastewater mains, service lines, service laterals, meters, meter boxes, cleanouts, manholes, valves and fire hydrants.

Maintain the Water/ Wastewater utility system.

Perform installation of new and replacement substandard utility items.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Skill to operate heavy and light equipment

Knowledge of Water Utility installation, maintenance, and repair

Knowledge of safety hazards and safety practices

Skill to use a variety of tools appropriate for the work assigned

Minimum Qualifications / Licenses and Certifications

Water Utility Operator Trainee

High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (G.E.D)

No experience required

Water Utility Operator I

High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (G.E.D)

Up to 2 years of experience

Water Distribution D license or Wastewater Collections I certification

Class A CDL with Tanker Endorsement (within 9 months)

Water Utility Operator II

High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (G.E.D)

2-5 years of experience

Water Distribution C license or Wastewater Collections II certification

Class A CDL with Tanker Endorsement

Water Utility Operator III

High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (G.E.D)

5+ years of experience

Water Distribution B license or Wastewater Collections III certification

Class A CDL with Tanker Endorsement

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

The incumbent works in an outdoor environment and confined spaces; frequent exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions or hazards. Majority of work performed outside or with exposure to risk. Exposed to physical exertion such as bending, lifting, stooping, reaching, pulling, and pushing. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.