Water Resource Operator I

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Summary

• Under direct supervision, performs a variety of semi-skilled and
  
  

duties in the construction, installation, maintenance, renewal and

repair of City Water Resource utilities.

• DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISITICS**:
• This is the first level of a three tier job group. It is
  
  

distinguished from the next higher level by the absence of the

ability to perform skilled and advanced water resource maintenance

duties. This position reports to the Water Resource Field

Supervisor. Follows direction from Lead Water Resource Operators and

Water Resource II Operators when assigned as a helper specific to

the task at hand.

• ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:** *Essential functions, as defined under the
  
  

Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following tasks,

knowledge, skills and other characteristics. The list that follows is

not intended as a comprehensive list; it is intended to provide a

Representative Summary Of The Major Duties And Responsibilities.

Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed, and may

be required to perform additional, position-specific tasks.**The intent

of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the

major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job.

Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those

specifically presented in this description.*

• Performs a variety of semi-skilled, manual duties in the
  
  

maintenance, repair and construction of City properties, including

water, wastewater and reclaimed water structures and systems while

assigned to one or more divisions.

• Assists in the cleaning, maintenance and repair of water, wastewater
  
  

and reclaimed water systems.

• Assists in the removal of old pipe and the laying of new pipelines,
  
  

mains, services and hydrants. Assists in the installation of water

meters and repair.

• Digs and fills trenches manually or using light equipment. Learns to
  
  

operate medium vehicles and equipment under supervision.

• Transports structures and equipment within the water, wastewater and
  
  

reclaimed water systems as assigned.

• Completes daily electronic work orders and activities logs when
  
  

assigned.

• Responds to emergency and off hour situations as required.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

**Education, Experience, Certifications and Licenses:**

• High School diploma or equivalent GED certificate.
• One (1) year work experience in the general construction or
  
  

maintenance field;**or**

• An equivalent combination of training and experience that provides
  
  

The Required Knowledge And Skills.

• **Ability to obtain a Valid State of Arizona Drivers License
  
  

(Class B) with Tanker endorsement within twelve (12) months of hire.

(Required to retain employment.)**

• Flagger certification that meets the training and certification
  
  

standards of the national safety council highway flagger training

program, the American traffic safety services association flagger

program or an equivalent program that meets the same objectives

preferred.

Substance Abuse Testing

• This position is considered a safety sensitive position and is
  
  

subject to new hire and random drug\

and alcohol testing as outlined in the Alcohol & Substance Abuse

policy listed in the Human\

Resources Personnel Manual.

Required Knowledge And Skills

• Knowledge of basic construction, maintenance and repair procedures,
  
  

practices and methods used within the plumbing industry.

• Knowledge of local topography and geography.
• Knowledge of safe work practices including OSHA shoring
  
  

specifications and sloping regulations.

• S ill in operating light equipment, vehicles, and specialized tools.
• Skill in understanding and following oral and written directions.
• Skill in determining appropriate action within clearly defined
  
  

guidelines.

• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working
  
  

relationships with others.

• PHYSICAL DEMANDS:** *The physical demands described here are
  
  

representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully

Perform The Essential Functions Of This Job. Reasonable Accommodations

may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the

essential functions.*

Work is routinely performed in an outdoor environment, subject to

driving to conduct work, seasonal heat, and cold and extreme weather

conditions.

Subject to noise from equipment operation.

Subject to dust, odors, dirt, oil/grease, gases, vapors, working around

and with machinery having moving parts, working in a cramped or

restrictive work chamber, working below the surface, and working at

heights on ladders or scaffolding.

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