Village of Germantown ~ Utility Maintenance Operator-Water
Position Title: Utility Maintenance Operator – Water
Reports To: Water Superintendent
Employment Category: Full-Time, Non-Exempt
Department: Department of Public Works
Pay Grade: Hourly starting-$27.56, Mid-range $29.99 at 6 months and $32.44 at end of one year probation
Benefits summary: Health insurance, paid sick leave, paid on-call, Wellness program, State pension (ETF), and Deferred compensation plans.
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Job Summary: Employees in this class perform a variety of tasks in maintaining and operating the water distribution system in accordance with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WI DNR), and the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) standards. Employee will use acquired knowledge and skills in installing/testing water meters, operating trucks and some heavy equipment, applying chemicals, laboratory analysis, setting and repairing hydrants. Work is performed under the supervision of the Director of Public Works and Water Utility Superintendent through the Water Utility Foreman.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
The following are the fundamental job duties and responsibilities. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive; other duties may be required and assigned, as management deems necessary.
- Response to after hour’s emergencies, “on-call” currently a 4-man rotation one full week at a time.
- Plows snow at water utility properties and as required, also on rotation with the street department snowplow routes.
- Make water taps.
- Repairs broken water mains, hydrants, and gate valves.
- Install, test for accuracy, clean and repair water meters as needed.
- Takes water meter readings.
- Locate stop boxes, raising and adjusting them as needed.
- Operate vacuum excavation equipment.
- Collects water samples and tests for various parameters as required.
- Takes daily pump readings.
- Performs routine maintenance work on pumps and other electrical devices.
- Perform Utility Diggers Hotline locates using a radio detection and ferrous metal locators.
- Operate SCADA systems, computer, tablet devices and use the Villages GIS system.
- Landscape utility properties.
- Climb, drain and fill elevated tanks, sterilizing them as required.
- Operate a dump truck hauling gravel, dirt, salt, fill or other related materials.
- Operate heavy equipment as assigned, previous experience not required
- Fill out work sheets allocating time spent on various projects.
- Exercise gate valves with a power turner and flush fire hydrants annually.
- Fill and maintain chemical tanks and pumps.
- Communicate with utility customers in a courteous manner.
- Works overtime as required.
- Does related work as assigned or required.
Required Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Applicants must possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
- Residency in the Village of Germantown is not required, but a reasonable response time in the event of emergency recall is required.
- The ability to develop and maintain an effective relationship with the public and to communicate both verbally and in writing.
- Shall possess a Grade 1 Water Supply Certification with subgrades G, D and I issued by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources within the first 2 years of employment, or equivalent through reciprocity.
- Applicant must have possession and maintain a valid Wisconsin Class B CDL License with an N endorsement or the ability to obtain within six (6) months of hiring, village compensated CDL.
Education and/or Experience
High school degree and or equivalent. Or a trade school graduate supplemented by studies in mechanics and electrical wiring and controls, or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skill, and ability. Knowledge of maintenance and repair procedures of mechanical and electrical equipment used in the conveyance of potable water is helpful but not required for employment. Maintain 18 CEU credits in a three-year period paid by the Utility.
Language Skills
- Ability to effectively communicate in English both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to follow written and oral directions.
- Ability to establish good working relationships with all levels of staff and citizenry
Other Qualifications
- Thoroughness, dependability and resourcefulness.
- Ability to effectively meet and deal with the public.
- Ability to complete the physical requirements of the position.
- Ability to pass the Department of Transportation physical, drug screen and respiratory evaluation.
- Good knowledge of philosophies, practices and principles relating to the operation of a water distribution system is helpful but not required for employment.
- Experience in distribution system maintenance procedures and principles is helpful but not required for employment.
- The ability to maintain records of inspection and maintenance of all equipment.
- The ability to read gauges and meters accurately and to follow oral and written work instructions.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, ability to adjust focus, and the ability to sustain prolonged visual concentration.
- Requires the ability to operate, maneuver and/or provide simple but continuous adjustment on equipment, machinery and tools in the office and in the field including a computer, a truck, tracker back hoe, loaders, GIS equipment, and other tools.
- Ability to coordinate eyes, hands, feet and limbs in performing slightly skilled movements such as typing and to operate various pieces of equipment.
- Ability to recognize and identify degrees of similarities and differences between characteristics of colors, shapes and textures associated with job-related objects, materials and tasks.
- Ability to operate in confined spaces when needed.
- This position requires physical activity including walking, standing, climbing, stooping, bending and twisting. Ability to repetitively lift 50 pounds alone and 100 between two people with another person approximately five times per week, depending on need. Some tasks occasionally exceed these limits.
- Ability to work for long periods of time in emergency situations.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- The noise level in the work environment is moderate.
- Hours of this position are generally 6am to 2pm
- with cell phone issued for expected response 24/7; during bad weather and other emergencies, position is required to work for long periods of time with minimal breaks.
Selection Guidelines, Reasonable Accommodations, and Receipt:
The selection process may include formal application, rating of qualifications and experience, oral interviews, reference checks, background examination, and job-related tests.
The above is intended to describe the general content and requirements for the performance of this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. The duties listed above 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 position.
The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and applicant and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
The Village of Germantown is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
In compliance with state and federal law, the Village will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.