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 Utility Operator:
A. 
Water system: performs routine and/or emergency maintenance and operation of the Village water supply and distribution system while performing the following tasks:
(1) 
Installs, services, cleans and repairs main water lines and water service lines; installs, reads and replaces meters and prepares meter reading cards; installs and repairs meter boxes; repairs and replaces fire hydrants; raises water valves and meter boxes.
(2) 
Assists in operation of treatment facilities, monitors gauges, meters and control panels; observes variations in operating conditions; checks for water leaks at pump and for heating of pump and motor bearings; interprets meter and gauge readings and test results to determine processing requirements.
(3) 
Operates valves; starts/stops pumps to control and adjust flow and treatment process; maintains daily-weekly-monthly log of water systems and records all activity; extracts samples and performs routine laboratory tests.
(4) 
Performs routine maintenance functions; maintains all substations, buildings and grounds so they are safe and clean and keeps record of all visits; makes frequent inspection of all pressure zones; keeps plumbing and electrical parts in good working order.
(5) 
Performs related duties as assigned; required to perform stand-by duty.
B. 
Wastewater system: performs routine and/or emergency operation of the wastewater plant while performing the following tasks:
(1) 
Operates and/or guides, maintains and cleans a variety of equipment, machinery and tools such as liquid sludge application machines, clarifiers, mechanical bar screens, activated sludge, lift pumps, chemical feed equipment and wastewater plant vehicles.
(2) 
Drives, loads and unloads trucks, disposes of screening and grit material in sanitary landfill; assists in performing wastewater plant repairs, and buildings and grounds upkeep.
(3) 
Obtains wastewater and sludge samples at various times to perform various tests; records flows, weather, power and temperature readings and any malfunctions in shift log; installs, services, cleans and repairs sewer lines.
(4) 
Performs related duties as assigned; required to perform stand-by duty.
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.