Water System Operator I

Job Description:

Water System Operator I

Description

JOB SUMMARY

The City of Manhattan Beach is currently hiring for a full-time Water System Operator I. This employee will perform a variety of heavy manual, semi-skilled, and skilled work in the installation, maintenance, construction, operation, modification, repair, and testing of water distribution systems, facilities, equipment, and components.

Under immediate supervision, the Water Systems Operator I performs basic job duties and assists with more complex job functions. Participates in both classroom and field training to enhance knowledge of water distribution operations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the class.

• Operates a variety of power, pneumatic, and hydraulic tools related to construction equipment used in the operations and maintenance of the water distribution system, such as chemical and oil sprayers, compressors, generators, chainsaws, trenchers, root saws, vibratory compactors, jackhammers, horizontal boring tools, pipe cutters, rock drills, impact wrenches, concrete saws, and tapping machines.
• Loads inspects, transports, and operates trucks and heavy equipment of various sizes and weights, including water tankers, flatbeds, forklifts, mobile cranes, skip loaders dump trucks, backhoes, and other equipment.
• Loads and unloads equipment, tools, gravel, sand, and other products, supplies or materials related to light and heavy-duty maintenance and repair activities.
• Cleans and maintains equipment and tools.
• Performs maintenance, installation, and repair of water mains, water services, meters, and appurtenance including excavation, backfilling, and compaction of short trenches; cuts, threads, fits, and joins pipes and tubing, and makes taps on water mains.
• Reads, interprets, corrects, and maintains construction drawings, street maps, atlases, as-builts, survey markings and underground utility markings/signage in the performance of work.
• Responds to water-related emergency situations and perform emergency work.
• Sets up safety barricades, delineators, cones, sign boards, flagging, warning signs, and traffic trench plates, and directs traffic to designate job sites in accordance with applicable work zone safety standards.
• Performs routine inspection and preventative maintenance on assigned equipment, referring defects or needed repairs to supervisor; maintains records related to inspections, maintenance, and workload activities.
• Performs confined space entry work, utilizing proper safety techniques and equipment in accordance with departmental safety policies and procedures.
• Performs a variety of functions associated with the water distribution system, including but not limited to meter repair and replacement, small and large-valve maintenance, backflow testing, hydrant flushing, hydrant flow testing, raising vaults, obtaining water quality samples, performing turn-on and offs.
• May train employees in work methods and procedures, use of tools and equipment, and relevant safety precautions.
• Other duties of this position include marking Underground Service Alerts (USAs) and removing and pouring concrete.
• Performs other related duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION GUIDELINES

Education/Training/Experience:

• A high school diploma or G.E.D. is required.
  • Water System Operator I: A minimum of one (1) year full-time equivalent paid work experience is required in one or more of the following areas: pipeline construction; installation, maintenance, and repair of water meters, services, mains, valves, production and/or distribution systems; or closely related work in water treatment, water distribution, or plumbing.

Licenses/Certificates/Special Requirements:

• Water System Operator I: Valid Class A Commercial Drivers’ License with Tanker Endorsement before the end of probation is required. SWRCB Water Distribution Operator I (D1) Certificate is required prior to the end of probation.
• All positions may be required to work shifts including daytime, nighttime, weekends, and/or holidays. All positions must have the ability to be assigned “stand-by”.
• In accordance with California Government Code Section 3100, City of Manhattan Beach employees, in the event of a disaster, are considered disaster service workers and may be asked to protect the health, safety, lives, and property of the people of the State. Knowledge of:

Knowledge of:

• Construction safety regulations/practices, safety hazards, traffic control, and use of safety and personal protective equipment;
• Basic principles of water distribution systems;
• Methods, tools, and equipment used in maintenance, construction, and repair work;
• Inspecting a construction site in preparation for equipment operation to ensure adequate clearances such as underground service alerts;
• Techniques of carpentry plumbing, painting, and welding;
• Principles and procedures of asphalt paving and patching, street and infrastructure construction and maintenance; and
• Inspecting a construction site in preparation for equipment operation to ensure adequate clearances such as underground service alerts, and safety precautions and practices necessary when operating and working with tools, vehicles, and heavy/light duty equipment.

Ability to:

• Perform construction, modification, maintenance, and repair work on streets, and water distribution systems, lift, carry, and move heavy objects, perform heavy semiskilled labor, perform strenuous manual labor at varied locations;
• Follow, understand, and communicate written and verbal instructions;
• Establish and maintain good working relationships with coworkers, supervisors, and the general public;
• Represent the Department in a professional manner when dealing with customers, outside contractors, and agency officials:
• Recognize and be alert to hazardous situations; and
• Follow verbal and written instructions and work cooperatively with others.

Skill in: The safe operation of tools, machinery, and equipment necessary to work on the water distribution system.

APPLICATION & SELECTION PROCESS

The application filing deadline is Friday, September 27, 2024.

All applicants will be screened in relation to the criteria outlined in this job announcement. Candidates will be reviewed and only those candidates determined to be most qualified on the basis of experience, training and education, as submitted, will be invited to participate further in the selection process. Meeting the minimum requirements listed in this job announcement does not guarantee advancement in subsequent phases of the selection process. The selection process may be changed as deemed necessary by the City Human Resources Department.

The selection process will consist of the following component and weight: Oral Interview (100%) * The oral interview exam is tentatively scheduled for October 16, 2024.

If you need special assistance in the recruitment process please contact the Human Resources Department at (310) 802-5258.

NOTE: The provisions of this brochure do not constitute a contract, express or implied, and any provisions contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice. A drug test may be administered as part of the pre-employment medical exam. The provisions of this brochure do not constitute a contract, express or implied, and any provisions contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.

The City of Manhattan Beach offers a generous benefits package to full-time and eligible employees including PERS medical plans, dental, vision, long-term and short-term disability, tuition reimbursement, and more.
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To see detailed information about Teamsters bargaining unit benefits, please visit our benefit page on the City's official website.

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Part-time employees are enrolled in PARS (Public Alternate Retirement System). All part-time and seasonal employees contribute 7.5% each pay period on a pre-tax basis. If an employee reaches 1,000 hours within a fiscal year (July 1st to June 30th) or is already a CalPERS member, then they are enrolled in CalPERS (Public Employees Retirement System).

The City complies with California Labor Code 245-249 by providing paid sick leave for part-time hourly employees accordingly.

The City of Manhattan Beach does not provide medical/dental/vision benefits to part-time employees. Eligible employees enrolled in CalPERS may opt into a CalPERS medical plan.

Closing Date/Time: 9/27/2024 11:59 PM Pacific

Salary:

$60,564.00 - $83,124.00 Annually