OPERATOR I - WATER DISTRIBUTION

Description

Duties include, but are not limited to, operation and maintenance of equipment, working with distribution crews repairing/replacing water and assisting in repairing/replacing sewer lines. Position requires after normal business hours, on-call and work on appointed weekends

Duties

• Assist with repairs, projects and preventative maintenance of all machinery and equipment.
• Maintain and repair water lines; repair and replace water lines due to leaks; lay new water lines as required.
• Operate pneumatic and hand tools; operate all equipment and trucks; clean and maintain equipment.
• Must be able to explain and take directions via phone from Supervisor and Warehouse Storekeeper, when necessary for needed repairs
• Help maintain a parts inventory
• Must be able to work without supervision; must be able to work "on-call".
• Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED,

• Valid Oklahoma driver license
• Possess or ability to obtain a CDL commercial driver license within 12 months
• Possess or ability to obtain within 12 months a Class D Water Works Operator license

• Knowledge of State and DEQ regulations governing the operation of a water distribution system.
• Must be able to communicate clearly and concisely with supervisors, peers, salesmen and suppliers, both verbally and in written form; must be able to understand and follow verbal and written instructions
• Must be organized, efficient, creative and capable of implementing multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Must have basic math skills.

Supplemental Info

Physical Job Requirements:

• Subject to post offer, pre-employment drug screen
• Subject to post offer, pre-employment fit for duty examination
• Subject to post offer, pre-employment criminal background check
• Must be at least 18 years of age

• The Public Utilities Department functions well, provides excellent customer service to employees and the public, and administers City policies and procedures
• Policies and procedures relevant to Public Utilities are understood, followed, and modeled for other employees.
• Effective relations exist with co-workers as well as with the public and complaints are resolved in a timely manner.
• The City’s professional reputation is maintained.