Water Distribution Operator I

Description

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION

Under immediate supervision (Water Distribution Operator in Training and Operator I), general Supervision (Water Distribution Operator II and III), or Minimal supervision (Operator IV), performs skilled maintenance, repair, and construction work on the potable water distribution system of the Frankfort Plant Board Water Department; operates maintenance and construction tools and equipment; performs a variety of maintenance tasks relative to water distribution.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Handles complaints and answer questions from the public.
2. Make minor adjustments on service equipment; maintain tools and equipment in working order. Insure that sufficient stock materials and supply materials are on hand at all times.
3. Maintains daily activities logs.
4. Operate, maintain, and repair tanks, reservoirs, and pump stations; inspect residential and commercial service issues. Clean and monitor pump stations and related equipment. Climb and inspect tanks.
5. Monitor, adjust, and trouble shoot water distribution SCADA system.
6. Lay and fit pipelines; make water line taps; install water services, fire hydrants, valves, and other water devices. Perform reclamation projects; resurfaces streets and roads; refurbishes landscaping; etc.
7. Perform field duties related to the water system; take water samples and issue boil water advisories as needed; inspect new construction.
8. Excavate trenches and install shoring and shielding.
9. Operate leak detection equipment; operate pipe locators; install and inspect backflow devices; flush, maintain, and repair fire hydrants; operate, maintain, and repair valves.
10. Perform computer related tasks as needed; read and update water distribution maps and as-built plans and blueprints.
11. Perform on call duties on scheduled and emergency basis as needed.
12. Repair, maintain, test and install water meters and related service lines; read, program, and download and upload meter data; turn services off and on as necessary.
13. Lay out and install traffic signs and pavement markings. Establish proper traffic control devices and direct traffic through flagging operations.
14. Perform related duties as required and complete work in accordance with federal and state regulations and Frankfort Plant Board standards.
15. The above duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.
16. Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty mentioned satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Graduation from high school or GED, plus 2 years construction experience. Must obtain a valid Class A CDL issued by the Commonwealth of Kentucky during first year of employment. Must be able to respond to calls in emergencies at all hours.

Salary : $19 - $29