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Job Description:

TITLE: Water System Maintenance Operator II

PAY RANGE: Hiring Range dependent upon qualifications* (Range 12 to 14) + Full Benefits (medical, dental, 401k, retirement pension, vacation, sick leave, etc.

DEPARTMENT: Public Works

STATUS: Regular Full-Time

FLSA CODE: Non Exempt

NATURE OF THE WORK

Under the direction of the Public Works Water Division Superintendent, the Water System Maintenance Operator is responsible for the operation, maintenance and inspection of the City's culinary water and secondary water systems.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Inspects, maintains, and operates a variety of construction and maintenance vehicles and equipment including backhoes, loaders, and dump trucks in water system inspection, maintenance and repair activities; excavates trenches in the maintenance and repair of water lines and mains; places barricades, signs, and traffic cones around work sites to protect public and operators; lays, connects, tests, and disinfects water mains; inspects, taps, flushes, and cleans water mains; inspects and repairs fire hydrants; inspects and regulates chlorine injection systems; inspects and maintains springs and water distribution lines; works to resolve citizen complaints and concerns regarding water services; inspects and reads water meters; processes work orders dealing with water meter installation, problem repairs; inspects, maintains, and repairs water wells, water tanks, and chlorinators; files reports and keeps detailed records of inspections and maintenance of water systems; may assist with on-call emergency coverage for various public works' needs; required to work after hours as needed for emergency repairs or scheduled maintenance work; may assist with snow plowing; may assist with cemetery interments; and performs other related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of:

• Construction and maintenance vehicles and equipment;
• Culinary Water & Secondary Water system distribution and operations;
• Inspection methods and procedures; and
• Record keeping

Ability to:

• Operate construction and maintenance vehicles and equipment;
• Operate personal computer for report writing / record keeping and email;
• Understand verbal and written directions and instructions;
• Effectively communicate in both oral and written methods;
• Organize and follow through with multiple projects of various complexity at the same time;
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with City officials, staff, and the general public; and
• Adequately perform job functions as listed in "examples of duties".

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

A standard senior high school diploma plus 3 to 5 years of related water system operation, inspection, maintenance, and repair and/or similar equipment operation experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES

• Requires a valid State of Utah Commercial Driver License (CDL), with no significant violations or restrictions that prohibit ability to perform essential job duties; and
• Must be certified by the State of Utah as a Grade 2, 3 or 4 Water Systems Operator.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

Outdoor work required in various weather conditions on uneven ground surfaces; Normal office setting for writing reports.

Physical hazards involved in operating construction and maintenance vehicles and equipment.

Moderate to heavy physical effort is required; Heavy lifting is necessary.

Lindon City Corporation in an Equal Opportunity Employer. Lindon City will not base its hiring
decisions on non-meritorious factors such as race, color, national origin, sex, religion. Lindon
City will not refuse to hire an individual who is disabled who is capable of performing the
essential requirements of the position with reasonable accommodations when they do not
create undue hardship.

Hiring is conditioned upon submission to and successfully passing a drug screen and
background check.