Utility Operations & Maintenance Specialist (3rd Shift)

This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For more

information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/13553191

**The City of Wichita is NOT an E-Verify Employer.**

**Distinguishing Features of Work**

This is skilled, technical work responsible for operation, maintenance,

and repair of water treatment and transmission equipment in a water

plant, pump station, wellfield, and/or recharge facility. This position

is responsible for various duties related to production, pumping, and

distribution systems to meet water drinking water system demands and

water quality permit requirements for a plant that is being constructed

at 2120 N. Hoover in Wichita. Specific duties vary according to assigned

location(s) and employees Competency Level and/or skills. Work is

directed and reviewed by a supervisor.

• \*\*Employees within the department or division shall be given first
  
  

consideration\*\***

• \*\*\*Posting may close at anytime\*\*\***
  
  

**Examples of Work Performed**

• Operates and maintains plant equipment such as pumps, motors,
  
  

chlorinating equipment, chemical feed systems, piping, flow meters,

electromechanical equipment, and other components of a drinking

water system.

• Operates and maintains water source components such as surface
  
  

wells, water intakes, and gate valves.

• Operates and maintains water transmission components such as
  
  

pipelines, air releases, vacuum breakers, and flow meters.

• Complies with established service and preventive maintenance
  
  

programs to ensure efficient operation and prolonged useful life of

equipment.

• Collects water samples and performs basic chemical tests.
• Reads and records measurements and performance data from operating
  
  

equipment

• Manually adjusts water transmission and treatment process equipment,
  
  

such as valves and chemical feed systems, that are not controlled

remotely.

• Monitors water levels in reservoirs and towers and makes appropriate
  
  

pump changes.

• Recognizes equipment problems and assists higher level staff with
  
  

troubleshooting and repairs.

• Records information about plant performance on log sheets or
  
  

computer databases.

• Coordinates activities with Process Control personnel to assure that
  
  

activities do not conflict with operational needs.

• Maintains inventory of chemicals and parts.
• May train or lead other employees on routine work.
• More complex work assignments will be required as employees attain
  
  

higher levels of competency.

• The examples of work performed are not intended to be all-inclusive.
• The City of Wichita reserves the right to assign additional
  
  

responsibilities as needed, including but not limited to tasks

performed by IEC Specialists, Water Quality Specialists, and Process

Control Specialists.

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**Requirements of Work**

• Knowledge of the methods, tools, and materials used in mechanical
  
  

and electromechanical systems.

• Knowledge of work hazards and ability to take necessary safety
  
  

precautions.

• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals.
• Ability to use a computer to access, interpret and record
  
  

information

• Ability to climb stairs and ladders and work at heights of up to 45
  
  

feet and in equipment pits

• Ability to walk variable distances multiple times per shift and to
  
  

bend, twist, and reach as necessary to repair equipment

• Ability to tolerate exposure to airborne environmental nuisances
  
  

associated with open grounds, exposure to chemicals and fluids used

in water treatment and in building/equipment maintenance, exposure

to adverse weather conditions, and equipment and machinery noise

(with the use of earplugs).

• Ability to lift and carry up to 40 pounds independently, and to lift
  
  

and carry up to 120 pounds with assistance of another person.

• Ability to exert up to 100 pounds of pressure usi g tools that
  
  

tighten, loosen, or cut.

• Ability to work outdoors in inclement weather.
• Ability to be available for after-hour emergencies including on-call
  
  

duties.

• Ability to drive at night.
• Wellfield positions require ability to operate a bucket truck,
  
  

digger truck, backhoe, well pulling rig, and other wellfield

equipment.

• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with
  
  

other employees.

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in
  
  

writing

• Ability to acquire and maintain a valid Kansas Class A Commercial
  
  

Drivers License

• An employee shall not pose a direct threat to the health or safety
  
  

of other individuals in the workplace.

Please note that this position is part of a random drug testing pool,

and employees are subject to random drug testing in accordance with

company policies and applicable laws.

Offers of employment are contingent upon passing a pre-employment

physical which includes drug screening, and upon satisfactory evaluation

of the results of a criminal record check.

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws.