Water Distribution Operator I or II

About the Department

Performs work and operates equipment in the construction, operation, repair, maintenance, and replacement of the City’s water distribution system.

Position Duties

Operator I:
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:  ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
•Performs water service tap, water main, and service line maintenance and repair; cuts concrete, asphalt, and pipes.
•Repairs fire hydrants.
•Performs routine inspection and preventive maintenance on the distribution system and assigned equipment and refers defects or needed repairs to the supervisor.
•Operates a variety of power construction, pipe locating, and maintenance equipment.
•Ensures proper maintenance of equipment and tools by cleaning and checking equipment and tools after use.
•Capable of lifting 75lbs.
•Ability to walk, sit, see, use hands, arms, legs, stoop, kneel, crouch.
•Assists with traffic control.
•Occasionally works outside normal business hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
•Performs other related duties as assigned.

EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION, AND LICENSING REQUIREMENTS:
High school diploma or equivalent; Ohio EPA Water Distribution certification as an Operator I; possession of a valid Class A CDL License with air brake endorsement; 1-3 years of related experience; or any combination of education, training, and work experience which provides the required skill sets to perform the essential functions of the job, including being able to provide on-call coverage for the division manager.

Salary: $59,363.20 or $28.54/hr.

Operator II:
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:  ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
•Performs water service tap, water main, and service line maintenance and repair; cuts concrete, asphalt, and pipes.
•Repairs fire hydrants.
•Performs routine inspection and preventive maintenance on the distribution system and assigned equipment and refers defects or needed repairs to the supervisor.
•Operates a variety of power construction, pipe locating, and maintenance equipment.
•Ensures proper maintenance of equipment and tools by cleaning and checking equipment and tools after use.
•Capable of lifting 75lbs.
•Ability to walk, sit, see, use hands, arms, legs, stoop, kneel, crouch.
•Assists with traffic control.
•Occasionally works outside normal business hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
•Performs other related duties as assigned.

EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION, AND LICENSING REQUIREMENTS:
High school diploma or equivalent; possession of an Ohio EPA Water Distribution License for Operator II, possession of a valid Class A CDL License with air brake endorsement; 5 years of experience, and the ability to provide on-call coverage for the division manager.

Salary: $72,155.20 or $34.69/hr.