What are the responsibilities and job description for the Wastewater/ Water Operator Assistant (Temporary/Hourly) position at City of Watsonville?
DESCRIPTION OF BASIC FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Assist the Wastewater/Water Operations staff in fulfilling daily work duties. This position will perform fundamental maintenance tasks while learning semi-skilled tasks for the day-to-day operations & maintenance of the City’s wastewater and/or water facilities.
The position will also include participation in routine training opportunities that will build knowledge of wastewater and/or water operations, methods and standards as well as specialized work and safety training.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Employees in this classification receive close supervision from assigned staff within a framework of well-defined policies and procedures. Applicants are expected to be enthusiastic, self-motivated, and have a positive attitude about learning new methods and concepts in the wastewater/water profession.
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES - Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Assisting the Wastewater/Water Division with a wide variety of preventative maintenance work and mechanical repair in connection with the repair and upkeep of the wastewater or water facilities
- Lubricating pumps and other technical apparatus for proper operation
- Assisting operators with various electrical motor and auxiliary engine maintenance.
- Assisting maintenance personnel in a wide variety of mechanical related tasks
- Assisting operators with reservoir, water storage tank cleaning and facility inspections.
- Prepping and painting a variety of equipment and facilities
- Assisting operators with source water intake and fish ladder maintenance.
- Performing building maintenance and grounds maintenance
- Operating a variety of equipment, including hand and power tools, as well as City vehicles
- Maintaining detailed and accurate operation and maintenance records
- Performing related duties similar to the above in the scope and function required
Knowledge of:
- Safe work practices and procedures.
- Mechanical equipment maintenance practices.
- Basic math skills.
- Safe use of hand tools and power tools.
- Operating principles of valves, pumps and motors.
Ability to:
- Safely and effectively perform basic operations and maintenance functions related to wastewater/water plant equipment
- Learn semi-skilled and skilled wastewater/water operations and maintenance procedures.
- Read and interpret gauges and other recording devices
- Maintain accurate logs, records, reports and charts
- Meet the physical requirements necessary to safely and effectively perform required duties
- Wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as gloves, eye and hearing protection, respirators, uniforms, steel toed boots, hard hat, etc.
- Be exposed to chemicals, dust, bacteria, odors and sewage
- Drive a City vehicle in a safe and professional manner
- Grasp with right and left hands
- Use fine hand manipulation
- Climb ladders to heights of over 30 feet
- Perform physical tasks involving frequent bending, lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling of weights up to 50 pounds
- Hear and distinguish various sounds, such as abnormal equipment sounds, voices of co-workers in noisy environments, pager, cell phone, etc.
- Maintain good public relations with people contacted during work assignments
- Understand and carry out oral and written directions
- Establish and maintain effective work relationships with those contacted in the performance of required duties
- Work shifts that may include holidays and weekends
Any combination of training and experience, which provides the required knowledge and abilities, is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities is:
High School or GED Graduate
Previous education or work experience in working with pumps, motors, and other mechanical equipment
LICENSE
Must possess a valid California Class C license and a safe driving record
Prior to appointment to the position of Wastewater/ Water Operator Assistant, a medical examination and Department of Justice Livescan fingerprinting will be required.
The City of Watsonville is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages workplace diversity. The City of Watsonville is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act by including people with disabilities in all of its programs and activities.
NOTE: THIS ANNOUNCEMENT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A CONTRACT, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, AND ANY PROVISIONS CONTAINED IN THIS BULLETIN MAY BE MODIFIED OR REVISED WITHOUT NOTICE.
Salary : $17 - $23