This is a position in which an employee operates and maintains
the water supply and distribution system and the wastewater collection
and treatment system. This position reports to the Utilities Director.
The minimum qualifications for the Utility Operator are:
A. Any combination of education above the high school level; training
and/or experience in water supply and distribution system operations
totaling two years and in wastewater collection and treatment system
operations totaling three years.
B. Level II New Mexico Water Operator Certification.
C. Level III New Mexico Wastewater Operator Certification.
D. High school diploma or certificate of successful completion of the
General Educational Development (GED) test.
E. Eighteen years of age, proved by a birth certificate or other acceptable
legal documentation as proof of age.
F. Citizenship in the United States or alien work status documents pursuant
to the federal immigration laws as required.
G. Possession of a valid New Mexico driver's license, Class B.
H. Basic knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety practices
in the water and wastewater operations, maintenance and construction
field.
I. Must have a basic knowledge of laboratory procedures in wastewater
applications.
J. Good knowledge of the functions and mechanics of pumps, wells, electric
motors and related mechanical equipment; ability to adjust and operate
chlorinating equipment.
K. Ability to perform water and wastewater operator tasks; ability to
operate powered and manual equipment, machinery and tools used in
the water and wastewater maintenance operations.
L. Ability to present information clearly and concisely, orally and
in writing, to establish effective working relationships with associates
and the public, to understand and follow oral and written instructions
and to observe safety precautions.
Work is outside and inside, sometimes in inclement weather.
Employees are exposed to chemicals, toxic gases and fumes, and to
infections and diseases. The employee may be required to lift up to
110 pounds. Irregular working hours are required. The employee may
be required to attend special schools at the direction of the Utilities
Director and/or the Mayor and Village Council.
There will be a six-month probationary period, at which time
an evaluation of job performance will be conducted and discussed with
the employee. At this time, the employee will be either made a regular
employee, be allowed to continue on probationary period, not to exceed
one year total, or be terminated based on evaluation results.