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City of New Berlin is Hiring an Utility Operator Near Berlin, WI
JOB
Under direct supervision, operator is to perform a variety of skilled mechanical operation, repair and maintenance of all components of the wastewater and water utility systems. Operates, inspects, and repairs all components of the water supply and wastewater systems, storage, distribution, customer services, lift and pumping stations, force mains, auxiliary power plants, customer laterals and metering, including new construction inspection and acceptance testing.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Perform skilled mechanical operation, inspection, maintenance and repair of water supply and wastewater systems, including service and booster pumps, auxiliary power and pumps, collection systems, including mains, laterals, and overflows. Perform skilled operation inspection, maintenance and repair of distribution system, including hydrants, valves, meters and services, manholes and vaults. Perform skilled mechanical operation, inspection, maintenance and repair of wastewater pumping stations, including controls and alarms, process piping, auxiliary power and pumping systems and force mains. Perform skilled operation, maintenance and repair of pump stations, reservoirs, towers, lift stations and wet wells. Perform reading, inspection, installation, operation and maintenance of meters. Performs duties for water and wastewater construction projects to ensure operational compliance with Utility standards, project plans and specifications, including acceptance testing and startup. Perform record keeping of operation, maintenance and repair work and activities. Comply with all safety procedures, including confined space entry. Provide input to Utility Supervisor in the planning, organizing and directing the various functions of the Division. Perform normal and special operation, maintenance and operational duties to ensure a safe water supply and wastewater collection systems in accordance with agency and utility standards and requirements. Cooperate with Utility employees and respond to emergencies or unusual situations as required or assigned. Performs trained review and analysis of operational, maintenance and repair data periodically and conveys trending information to Utility Supervisor. Under direction of Utility Supervisor, leads and directs new hires, staff helpers and assistants in performance of duties. Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing effectively, courteously and tactfully with staff, city officials and the public. Ability to read and interpret maps, constructions plans and As-Builts. Under direction of Supervisor, help and assist in the performance of duties. Participate in on-call rotation or as assigned. Performs other duties as assigned.Knowledge Skills, and Abilities: Aptitude for mechanical work, including the ability to make simple mathematical calculations.Ability to acquire general knowledge of regulatory agency standards and requirements for meeting accepted water quality and safe drinking water standards; including working in confined spaces.Ability to use general and special equipment associated with water and wastewater, utility operation, maintenance and repair.Ability to drive and operate heavy trucks and other power equipment.Ability to be available for emergencies that necessitate working at any time outside of normal work hours, and willingness to attend special classes outside of normal work hours.Ability to evaluate normal operation and performance of water and wastewater system components, including input to assist Supervisor and Operators in planning, organizing and directing functions of the Division.Ability to successfully flow and assist in fulfilling the performance of job duties and to assist with utility task assignments.
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