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City of Saint Peter WATER OPERATOR in Saint Peter, Minnesota
Under general supervision, the Water Operator completes tasks associated with the construction, operation, maintenance and control of the water wells and the water treatment and water distribution system. The Water Operator performs essential job functions as listed herein and related duties as assigned or apparent. The Water Operator may assist the Wastewater Utility or Stormwater Utility as assigned. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: - Complete tasks and assignments associated with the construction, operation, maintenance, cleaning, and control of the water wells and the water treatment plants and water distribution system including but not limited to: operate and monitor equipment; adjust controls on equipment as needed; regulate pressure and flow rates; monitor and control process equipment; install and maintain water meters, perform maintenance work on equipment; install water taps. - Organize tools, equipment, and materials used by personnel; ensure that all tools and equipment are kept clean, properly tested, properly serviced, properly utilized and properly stored. - Operate heavy and light equipment and trucks as needed to complete work; maintain all tools, equipment, and supplies; serve in the on-call position if required and work overtime hours as necessary to perform emergency clean up, snow removal, and repair activities; work overtime as necessary for routine monitoring and repairs of the utility system operations; coordinate with contractors for service line connections. - Perform supervised tests on raw water and treated water and wastewater; knowledge and operation of SCADA system; install, test, maintain, and repair water meters; ensure routine maintenance is performed on assigned vehicles and equipment; keep water facilities clean and orderly; perform locates for construction; assist other sections with work in emergencies or as assigned; plant, trim, and remove trees and shrubs. - Oversee and direct Water Utility employees as assigned by the Water Foreman, including other Water System Operators, and seasonal and part-time personnel; assist with in-service training of personnel. - Perform duties in the absence of the Water Foreman or as designated. - Attend water system seminars, conferences, and training sessions on an annual basis to refresh knowledge of operation and maintenance and to learn of new developments. - Monitor safety conditions; recognize unsafe conditions and take corrective action as needed; comply with safety policy. ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The Water Operator is required to be capable of performing the following physical functions or a combination thereof for any given work day: Legend: Continuously is over 2/3 of a work day Frequently is 1/3 to 2/3 of a work day Occasionally is less than 1/3 of a work day Work day - a normal work day is eight (8) hours with a break for a meal. A normal work week is five (5) days with two consecutive days off. During emergencies, work days may extend to 16 hours or more and a work week to seven days. Actions: Continuously speak comprehensible English and understand English, read and write English Hearing - continuously normal or corrected to normal Eyesight - continuously far vision and near vision 20/40 or corrected to 20/40, differentiate colors precisely, normal depth perception, normal peripheral vision Continuously sit, or stand, or walk Continuously bend/stoop, squat, crawl, crouch, kneel, balance, push/pull Frequently climb height of fifty feet, reach above shoulder level, crouch, kneel, balance, push/pull Occasionally climb height of one hundred forty feet Continuously use both feet for repetitive movements as in operating foot controls Continuously use hands for firm grasping and fine manipulating Strength: Continuously - carry up to ten pounds and lift up to ten pounds Frequently - carry eleven to seventy-four pounds and lift eleven to seventy-four pounds Occasionally - carry seventy-five to one hundred pounds and lift seventy-five to one hundred pounds Stamina: Continuously endure exposure to changes in temperature from less than zero (0) degrees centigrade to in excess of thirty-seven (37) degrees centigrade (thirty-two [32] degrees Fahrenheit to ninety-nine [99] degrees Fahrenheit) and occasionally endure exposure to temperatures higher or lower Continuously endure exposure to one or a combination of the following: dust, fumes, gases, mist, wet, humid Occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts hazard Occasionally exposed to high noise levels Safety: Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation Perform confined space (manhole) rescue Wear safety equipment including hard hat, steel-toed shoes, safety goggles, and safety vests Wear self-contained breathing apparatus Vaccinations: Receive vaccinations for tetanus, polio, typhoid, hepatitis A and hepatitis B. The vaccinations for and hepatitis A and hepatitis B are made available to the Water Operator by the City but are not required. REQUIRED INTERPERSONAL SKILLS: Ability to: communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; accept responsibility; understand and carry out oral and written instructions; cooperate with a wide range of individuals; possess interpersonal skills sufficient to work closely with others on a team; demonstrate flexibility in work environment, performing a variety of frequently changing tasks; exhibit sustained concentration and prolonged commitment to job tasks; work with others effectively; be tactful; maintain confidentiality as needed; and deal with the public.