This is a position in which an employee operates and maintains
the water supply and distribution system. This position reports to
the Public Works Director.
Under close supervision, the Utility Worker receives training
while performing the following tasks at the journeyman level:
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)
Assists in all fields related to water production and distribution;
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.
(2)
Operates pumping equipment at the water plant; checks for water
leaks at pumps and for heating of pump and motor bearings; starts,
stops or transfers loads among pumps by switching them on and off
and operating various valves.
(3)
Performs light maintenance and minor repairs; changes recording
charts and takes periodic readings of pumping rates and reservoir
water levels; makes periodic checks on the pumping equipment at several
wells;
(4)
Maintains all substations, buildings and grounds so they are
safe and clean; keeps plumbing and electrical parts in good working
order; works weekends to answer emergency calls when requested by
the Utilities Director; assists in major repair of equipment and performs
other related duties as assigned.
B. Wastewater system: performs routine and/or emergency operation of
the wastewater plant while performing the following tasks:
(1)
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.
(3)
Assists in performing wastewater plant repairs and buildings
and grounds upkeep, as necessary; installs, services, cleans and repairs
sewer lines.
(4)
Performs other related duties as assigned.
(5)
Required to perform stand-by duty.
The minimum qualifications for the Utility Worker are:
A. Any combination of education above the high school level, training
and/or experience in water and wastewater system maintenance providing
some knowledge of the equipment, tools and methods used in cleaning
and maintaining a Village-wide wastewater system and water distribution
and supply system totaling six months.
B. Possession of a valid New Mexico driver's license, Class B.
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. Some knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety practices in
the water and wastewater maintenance/construction field.
G. Ability to perform water and wastewater maintenance tasks; to operate
powered and manual equipment and tools used in water and wastewater
maintenance; to read, interpret and work from sketches, diagrams and
blueprints; to establish effective working relationships with associates
and the public; to lift and carry heavy burdens, up to 100 pounds.
Work is outside, sometimes in inclement weather. Employees are
exposed to chemicals, toxic gases and fumes, and to infections and
diseases. Irregular working hours and twenty-four-hour stand-by are
required. The employee may be required to attend 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.