Senior Utilities Operator

Supervised By:

Public Works Superintendent or Public Services Superintendent as assigned.

Supervises:

Guides the work of operators, seasonal, and/or part-time employees performing similar duties.

General Summary:

Under the supervision of the assigned Superintendent, performs daily operation and maintenance duties in all areas of Public Services, including but not limited to streets, water, wastewater, general building and equipment maintenance, cemetery, parks, and grounds. Performs a wide range of skilled and semi-skilled maintenance, construction, and repair tasks in support of Public Services projects. Assists Public Services areas as assigned. This job description is intended merely to illustrate the kinds of duties that may be assigned. It should not be interpreted as describing all the duties whose performance may ever be required of such employees or to limit the nature and extent of assignments such an individual may be given. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change. For the full job description, required application, and additional information, please visit cityofgrandledge.com/jobs .

Essential Job Functions:

An employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all of the following essential functions. These examples do not include all the duties that the employee may be expected to perform. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Assists in the planning and implementation of water pumping, treatment, and distribution system maintenance, repair, and construction activities and projects. Maintains in good working condition all mechanical and electrical equipment used in the collection and processing of water and wastewater. Performs preventive maintenance, routine, and emergency repairs. Inspects, cleans, lubricates, services, rebuilds, and replaces a variety of pumps, motors, meters, drive units, valves, chemical feeds, filters, and other equipment. Diagnose mechanical and electrical problems, recommend solutions, and estimate time and financial costs as directed. Completes projects as assigned and assists in the procurement and quality control of contracted services as directed. Arranges for contracted assistance as directed. Operates and controls water well pumping facilities. Performs daily inspections, readings, and observations. Controls well and services the pump operation according to system needs. Performs scheduled maintenance of well pumps, motors, valves, piping, and controls. Maintains accurate maintenance records. Collects monthly meter readings, including re-reads and final readings. Installs and replaces water meters. Rebuilds water meters. Performs water service shut-offs and starts for residential and commercial customers. Responds to customer complaints and inquiries. Investigate unusual water usage. Inspects, maintains, and repairs the city utility system. Installs new lines, inspects existing structures, and performs scheduled and emergency repairs. Installs, connects, tests, and disinfects new water mains. Flushes, cleans, and performs emergency repairs to utility mains. Installs new service taps and service connections, including shut-off valves. Operates, maintains, and replaces hydrants. Operates and maintains water treatment facilities. Perform daily inspections and daily and weekly operations of the iron-removal process, including filter backwash. Monitors and adjusts chemical feed systems. Conducts laboratory testing, including pH, chlorine, iron, and manganese. Assists in the planning and implementation of maintenance, repair, and construction activities associated with City streets, sidewalks, parking lots, and municipal infrastructure. Operates light and heavy equipment, specialized equipment, tools, and vehicles in support of daily maintenance activities associated with City streets, sidewalks, signage, trees, parks, cemetery, airport, buildings, and facilities. Removes snow, ice, or debris using street sweepers, snowplows, salt spreaders, snow blowers, and other equipment; and vehicles associated with the utilities system, including high-pressure cleaning and vacuuming trucks, rodding machines, video and sewer locating equipment, and all equipment associated with confined space entry. Assists in parks, the cemetery, grounds maintenance, and municipal airport maintenance. Activities include excavation, mowing and trimming, planting grass, flowers, and trees, trimming and removing trees and bushes, collecting leaves, and related tasks. Assists in grave openings and closings. Operates and maintains Public Service vehicles and equipment, including but not limited to loader, street sweeper, backhoe, dump truck, sewer camera truck, vactors, air compressors, jack hammers, and trash pumps.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Minimum Qualifications:

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, abilities, and minimum qualifications necessary to perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the job. Educational requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent. Experience requirements include three (3) years of related experience in construction, maintenance, or water/wastewater operations and maintenance, or related field, in the sole discretion of the City. Possession of a valid Michigan driver's license and a Commercial Driver's License Class A with air brake endorsement and tanker endorsement. Possession of a Michigan Department of Environmental Quality D3 & S3 water system licenses or Class C Wastewater license as assigned. Thorough knowledge of water, wastewater, and stormwater distribution system operating procedures and maintenance needs. For the full job description, required application, and additional information, please visit cityofgrandledge.com/jobs.