This is a position in which an employee operates and maintains
the water supply and distribution system. This position reports to
the Utilities Director.
The Water Operator performs routine and/or emergency maintenance
and operation of the Village water supply and distribution system,
while performing the following tasks:
A. Installs, services, cleans and repairs main water lines; installs,
services, cleans and repairs 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.
B. Assists in the 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.
C. 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.
D. 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.
E. Performs related duties as assigned; required to perform stand-by
duty.
The minimum qualifications for the Water Operator are:
A. Any combination of education above the high school level, training
and/or experience in water supply and distribution system operations
providing knowledge of the equipment, tools, and methods used in inspecting,
cleaning, operating and maintaining a municipal water supply and distribution
system totaling two years.
B. Level II New Mexico Water Operator Certification.
C. High school diploma or certificate of successful completion of the
General Educational Development (GED) test.
D. Eighteen years of age, proved by a birth certificate or other acceptable
legal documentation as proof of age.
E. Citizenship in the United States or alien work status documents pursuant
to the federal immigration laws is required.
F. Possession of a valid New Mexico driver's license, Class B.
G. Good knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety practices in
the water maintenance/construction field.
H. Good knowledge of the functions and mechanics of pumps, wells, electric
motors and related mechanical equipment; ability to adjust and operate
chlorinating equipment.
I. Ability to perform Water Utility Operator tasks; to operate powered
and manual equipment, machinery and tools used in water maintenance
operations.
J. 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
100 pounds; irregular working hours are required. The employee may
be required to attend special schools at the direction of the Director
of Utilities 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.