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Water Operator II

Spanish Fork City, Spanish Fork, UT, United States


Overview
PT & SEASONAL WATER OPERATOR II – PUBLIC WORKS DEPT

Pay Grade PT5

General Purpose
Under the supervision of Water Division Foremen and the Water Division Manager, performs a variety of general maintenance, service and repair on the city drinking water and pressurized irrigation systems.

Essential Functions
Safety Systems
Safety Systems.

Responsible to perform the following tasks safely, accurately, and according to City Policies and Procedures and state and federal regulations.

Water Sampling

Chlorine Dosage/Leak Detection

Cross-Connection Detection and Prevention

Confined Space Permitting

Traffic Control

Trench Shoring

Equipment Operation
Equipment Operation.

Operates and directs the operation and maintenance of light, medium and heavy equipment including but not limited to the following.

Loaders

Backhoes and Trackhoes

Rollers

Fork Lifts

Vactor Jet Trucks

Dump Trucks

Jack Hammers

Saws and Grinders

Air Compressors

Leak Detection Equipment

Hand Tools

Miscellaneous Duties as Assigned
Miscellaneous Duties as Assigned.

Must be able to report to work on time as scheduled and abide by all city policies and procedures. Must work well with others and be a team player. Must be able to understand and follow oral and written instructions. Must be able to deal with the public in a pleasant and courteous manner in all circumstances.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions/Physical and Mental Demands
Physical Demands
Physical Demands.

Requires moderate to heavy physical activity. Required to push, pull or lift medium to heavy weights. Required to work in difficult working positions. May have to stand, walk, or sit in uncomfortable positions for extended periods

Working Conditions
Working Conditions.

Exposure to adverse weather conditions, hazardous materials, chemicals and fumes, and prolonged high noise levels. Often works in and around vehicular traffic. May at times include exposure to high stress situations or environments, including contact with the public in confrontational or uncomfortable circumstances.

Hazards
Hazards.

Occupational safety and health hazards may be encountered under controlled conditions. May be required to work unconventional work hours or shifts.

Position Qualifications

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience:

Five (5) years experience in related work or possess Water Distribution Class II Certification.

CPR Certification:

Within 1 year of hire date.

Utah CDL:

Class B.

Forklift Certification:

Within 1 year of hire date.

Flagging Certification:

Within 1 year of hire date.

Traffic Control Technician Certification:

Within 1 year of hire date.

Mandatory

for applicant to work on-call 24 hours a day, seven days a week within a rotated schedule. Applicant must be able to respond to emergencies in 20 minutes.

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