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SPRINGVILLE CITY CORPORATION Water Lead Worker in SPRINGVILLE, Utah
Department: Public Works
Position Reports to: Water Field Supervisor
Pay Grade: 14
Employment Type: Full-time
Exempt/Nonexempt: Non-exempt
Description: Under the direction of the Water Field Supervisor, is responsible for the operation of department-related equipment and oversees of work crew in the installation, maintenance, and repairs of water lines, pressure-reducing valves, PI system, and wells in the city water system. Is also responsible for the Cross-Connection Control Program for the city.
#OtherSectorsDuties:
- Responsible for the day-to-day operations of a crew in repairing and maintaining water mains and service lines, water meters, maintaining and repairing main line pressure-reducing valves, and maintenance of all wells and well houses.
- Responsible for all aspects of operation, maintenance, and repair of pressurized and flood Irrigation Systems.
- Monitors the performance of crew members on his crew.
- Assures that crew members follow necessary safety procedures.
- Responsible for monitoring the performan e of all equipment, gauges, and pressure-reducing valves. Records statistical data concerning pumping operation maintains and operates repairs and replaces equipment as necessary.
- Operates, maintains, and repairs malfunctions at the pumping and pressure-reducing valve stations.
- Responsible for record keeping of work performed, materials used, and hours expended.
- Carries out valve exercising program for the city.
- Carries out Cross-Connection Control Program, inspections, permitting, and all record keeping and filing pertinent to the program.
- Operates equipment in digging and filling trenches for laying and repair of water lines, hydrants, and irrigation systems.
- Serves on an on-call status, as needed.
- Determines quantities, and types of materials, tools, equipment, and labor needed to complete assigned projects.
- Responsible for monthly samplings and readings at points of collection and distribution into the system.
- Responsible for recording data for department files and reporting to the State, as required.
- Works as a water quality technician.
- Maintains and repairs chlorinators.
- Carries out work order assignments, consisting of shut-offs, rereads, and recording of vital information concerning meter locations, size, etc.
- Responsible for seasonal meter reading, training meter readers, giving assignments to reading districts, job performance, and quality control.
* * All other duties as assigned. Qualifications: * *
- Must be a high school graduate or equivalent.
- Must possess a valid Utah driver's license.
- Must have four (4) years of combined work experience in the operation and maintenance of Drinking and/or Secondary Water Distribution systems, or equivalent related underground utility installation. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
Additional Desired Qualifications:
- Task management skills including planning and organizing, problem analysis and decision-making, time management, leadership, and interpersonal sensitivity.
- Training and experience in trench excavation and shoring work practices and procedures.
- An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to provide the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the essential functions of the job will be considered.
Certification Requirements:
- Utah Grade III or IV Certified Water Distribution Operator (Unrestricted, according to R309-300 Table 5) within six (6) months of hire date.
- Utah Cross Connection Control Technician certificate within six (6) months of hire date.
- Must have valid class A CDL with tankers endorsement within six (6) months of hire date.
- Traffic Control Supervisor Certificate within twelve (12) months of hire date.
- Confined Space certification within twelve (12) months of hire date and training every three (3) years.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Must be able to:
- Perform all the necessary repair and installation work on water pipelines.
- Lead a skilled work crew.
- Read and understand written and oral instruc tions.
- Be available for on-call status.
- Operate a backhoe and similar equipment.
- Perform routine maintenance of pumps and motors.
- Work outdoors in all types of weather.
- Assist in preparing a year-to-year operations budget.
- Work well with the public while carrying out job functions.