Utility Operator Job at The City of Elkhart
The City of Elkhart Elkhart, IN 46516
$26.50 - $28.09 an hour
CITY OF ELKHART – JOB DESCRIPTION
DEPARTMENT
Public Works
POSITION
Utility Operator
DIVISION
Environmental Resources, Operations Division
STATUS
Full-time
CATEGORY
Hourly, AFSCME
PG8 ($26.50/hr) - PG10 ($28.09/hr)
FLSA
Non-exempt
REPORTS TO
Operations Supervisor
DATE
January 2023
JOB SUMMARY
Under the supervision of the Operations Supervisor or other assigned Supervisor, the Utility Operator is responsible for daily operation, permit compliance and selected preventive maintenance of the Wastewater Treatment Facility, Water Treatment Facilities and all associated equipment as directed.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Monitor and control the Utility’s water system for efficient delivery of safe drinking water and optimum fire protection. Evaluates water system data obtained from SCADA central monitor and utilizes good judgment and technical expertise in controlling water production and treatment equipment. Responds to alarms and emergencies, and notifies appropriate on-call personnel for emergency repairs.
- Performs wastewater and water process control tests such as, settleable solids, dissolved oxygen, pH, and chlorine residual, fluoride and phosphate. Collect samples and perform routine analysis for wastewater and water processes. Monitors SCADA, charts, graphs, totalizers, indicators, and chemical feed equipment. Records, analyzes, and reports data collected.
- Identify and troubleshoot process and equipment problems. Records and communicates significant process and equipment problems to supervisor to assure corrective action.
- Monitor the Utility’s Wastewater lift stations, responds to alarms, and notifies appropriate on-call personnel for emergency repairs.
- Communicate, cooperate, and coordinate with supervisory and other division personnel on a daily basis.
- Participate in general safety, wastewater and water industry training.
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Perform preventive and light corrective maintenance duties, such as cleaning, painting, equipment preventive maintenance and care, grounds maintenance, and snow removal.
- Is scheduled according to the needs of the Utility.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Must have a valid Operator’s Driver’s License.
- Must achieve and maintain a Class I, II and III Wastewater Certification and within 2, 4 and 6 years respectively and WT3 Water Certification within 6 years.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- High school diploma or GED equivalent.
- Two year’s experience or knowledge in operation of a wastewater treatment facility and/or water treatment facility.
- Ability to enter data and print reports on PC’s and tablets.
PHYSICAL, MENTAL, AND VISUAL SKILLS
- Ability to be mobile in a variety of work environments, including climbing steps, ramps and ladders, and entry of confined spaces; possesses sufficient physical strength and agility to perform regular lifting and moving of materials, to reach overhead, bend down, walk, climb or crawl to access and maintain equipment.
- Logical or scientific thinking to solve problems and ability to solve algebraic and mathematic functions.
- Ability to read and understand O & M manuals, safety and personnel policies and procedures, facility diagrams and written instructions.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees, supervisors, other departments, contractors, consultants, and the public.
- Must be able to work with minimum supervision.
WORKING CONDITIONS
The water and wastewater treatment environments present chemical, biological, and physical hazards. Employees must be able to wear and/or use a variety of personal protective gear to prevent exposure to these hazards and understand and follow safety and maintenance procedures.
DRUG TEST REQUIRED
The City of Elkhart is a Drug Free Workplace. Therefore, a post offer, pre-employment drug screen is required. Random drug testing may be conducted after employment.
POLICY STATEMENT
- The incumbent is required to possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities, and the physical, mental, and visual skills described in this job description to perform the principal duties, responsibilities and essential job functions.
- This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the incumbent. Principal duties and responsibilities are intended to describe those functions that are essential to the performance of this job and “other” duties and responsibilities include those that are considered incidental or secondary to the overall purpose of this job.
- This job description does not state or imply that the above are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Employees holding this position will be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by the Mayor. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with a disability.
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