Water and Wastewater Operator l

Purpose of Position:

Perform operation and maintenance tasks on the County’s water distribution system and wastewater collection system to provide superior quality water and wastewater

services to the customer.

Essential Functions of Position:

• Perform daily maintenance and repair of water treatment, delivery systems and wastewater collection systems.
• Monitor water quality and wastewater flows.
• Perform inhouse repairs and/or replace faulty equipment as needed.
• Respond to water and wastewater system failures and perform emergency repairs after normal working hours.
• Support customer service as needed.
• Monitor and perform water & sewer line marking requests.
• Operator I may service as crew lead and provide technical guidance to Operator II.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide a full range of maintenance and repairs to water & wastewater systems, including, but not limited to, servicing pumps, motors, valves, and piping.
• Maintaining pump stations.
• Maintain records, perform data entry, and provide detailed reporting.
• Collecting water & wastewater samples and perform testing as required by federal, state and/or local agencies.
• Oversee management of any water & wastewater lab testing.
• Troubleshooting malfunctions.
• Preventative maintenance and repairs of equipment and infrastructure.
• Monitoring chemical feeds and effectiveness of water treatment.
• Regularly reading of meters and gauges and adjusting as needed.
• Updating maps and water/sewer infrastructure plans as needed.
• Locating utilities in streets, roadways, and other areas.
• Periodically flushing water distribution systems.
• Responding to breakdowns and system failure emergencies, subject to oncall availability, with mandatory weekends with a reasonable response time.
• As needed, support customer service by explaining problems and activities to customers.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education/Experience/Certifications (minimum qualifications):

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum one year experience in the Water and/or Wastewater field, two or more years of experience preferred.
• Knowledge of underground utilities, plumbing, or mechanical work is beneficial and preferred for this role.
• Must have good verbal communication skills and the ability to work well with the public.
• Must currently possess or within one year obtain, the Maryland Water Treatment and Distribution Certifications and Maryland Wastewater Collection Certification.
• Must possess and maintain a valid MD Driver’s License.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Ability to follow written, verbal, and diagrambased instructions.
• Knowledge Microsoft Office, including Excel and Word.
• Must be available for night and weekend oncall status.
• Ability to read and interpret design & engineering plans relative to water & wastewater infrastructure.
• Ability to work well with others in a fastpaced, dynamic environment.
• Ability to be respectful, approachable, and teamoriented while building strong

working relationships and a positive work environment.

Physical requirements and working environment:

• Mobility to work in a typical shop or related maintenance setting, including
• operating typical trade equipment, hand and power tools and standard office equipment, and driving a motor vehicle to various work sites.
• Stamina to stand, walk, climb, and work for extended periods in confined spaces, at heights over 10 feet, or in awkward positions.
• Strength to lift and maneuver materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds but occasionally up to 75 pounds.
• Vision to read printed materials and computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over a radio or telephone.
• Work is subject to exposure to extreme weather conditions, sewage, hazardous

chemicals, electrical currents, gases, dust, and noxious odors. Work is subject to performance in wastewater and water facilities.

Other:

• May be required to work on religious holidays.
• CDL Preferred.
• Regular and predictable attendance is required.
• Must work cooperatively with others.
• When position requires vehicle operation, responsible for the

safety, readiness and operation of the vehicle and must abide by

Dorchester’s safe driving policy.

Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance:

Dorchester County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires Dorchester County to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities.

Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.

This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between Dorchester County and an employee and is subject to change as business/operational needs change. Note: This job description is intended to convey

information essential to understanding the scope of this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, responsibilities, or duties associated with the role.

About Dorchester County

Dorchester County is called “The Heart of the Eastern Shore” because its mid-shore location and its geographic configuration is heart-shaped. Throughout history, renowned individuals have called Dorchester County home: Harriet Tubman, the “Moses of her people,” who risked her life time and again to help dozens of enslaved people find freedom through the Underground Railroad in the mid-1800s; Annie Oakley, famed sharpshooter who lived here in the early 1900s; and Anna Ella Carroll, President Lincoln’s secret adviser and military strategist.