Utilities Operator

UTILITIES OPERATOR

Supervised By:           Public Works Superintendent or Public Services Superintendent as assigned.

Supervises:                 Seasonal or part-time employees as assigned.

Hourly Salary Range: Grade 8 $24.42 to $32.91/Hour DOQ

General Summary:

Under the supervision of the assigned Superintendent, performs daily operation and maintenance duties in all areas of Public Services, including but not limited to streets, water, wastewater, general building and equipment maintenance, cemetery, parks, and grounds.  Performs a wide range of skilled and semi-skilled maintenance, construction, and repair tasks in support of Public Services projects.   Assists Public Services areas as assigned. 

This job description is intended merely to illustrate the kinds of duties that may be assigned to its incumbent.  It should not be interpreted as describing all the duties whose performance may ever be required of such employees or to limit the nature and extent of assignments such an individual may be given.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

Essential Job Functions:

An employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all of the following essential functions.  These examples do not include all of the duties that the employee may be expected to perform.  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.

1. Operates and controls water well pumping facilities. Performs daily inspections, readings, and observations.  Controls well and services the pump operation according to system needs.  Performs scheduled maintenance of well pumps, motors, valves, piping, and controls.  Maintains accurate maintenance records.


2. Inspects, maintains, and repairs the City utility system. Installs new lines, inspects existing structures, and performs scheduled and emergency repairs.


3. Operates light and heavy equipment, specialized equipment, tools, and vehicles in support of daily maintenance activities associated with City streets, sidewalks, signage, trees, parks, cemetery, airport, buildings, and facilities. Removes snow, ice, or debris using street sweepers, snow plows, salt spreaders, snow blowers, and other equipment; and vehicles associated with the utilities system, including high-pressure cleaning and vacuuming trucks, rodding machines, video and sewer locating equipment, and all equipment associated with confined space entry.


4. Operates and maintains water treatment facilities. Performs daily inspections, daily and weekly operations of the iron-removal process, including filter backwash.  Monitors and adjusts chemical feed systems.  Conducts laboratory testing, including pH, chlorine, iron, and manganese.

Salary/Compensation: $24.42 - $32.91 per hour