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Definition/Summary:
Under general supervision, performs routine duties involving the operations and maintenance of water pumping, distribution, and water treatment facilities.

Essential Functions:

Duties may include, but are limited to, the following:

• Performs field maintenance on pumps and motors of wells.
• Performs a variety of maintenance and repair on water distribution systems.
• Repair devices such as gate valves, angle stops, curb stops, corporation stops.
• Installs, repairs, and maintenance of meters.
• Install meter setters.
• Performs basic water quality testing and sample collection.
• Performs preventative maintenance checks and repairs of District water pumping equipment and treatment equipment.
• Performs maintenance of machinery, equipment, structures, and grounds.
• Cleans, weeds, and trims bushes and trees on meter services and well sites.
• Read meters.
• Shuts off water service for repairs and non-payments.
• Responds to customer calls regarding pressure, leaks, and water quality.
• Marks underground utilities.
• Track’s inventory.
• Requires being on-call with 30 minute response time.
• Responsible for the District’s water conservation program.
• Some office work will be required.
• Attending meetings and training course out of the area may be required.

Other Duties:

• Assists administratively on the tracking of the testing of the backflow devices in the District; including corresponding with customers and the County of Sacramento.
• Track and maintain the District’s leak log.
• Assist with compliance of the District’s permits. (i.e.: NPDES, SMAQMD, encroachment, etc.)
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• Basic knowledge of materials and equipment used in water service installation, maintenance, and repair work.
• Proper safety standards.
• Basic computer knowledge

Ability to:

• Perform basic work assignments in the installation, maintenance, and repair of water service systems and meters.
• Learn more difficult water service and meter installation, maintenance, and repair work.
• Operate motor vehicle and power-driven equipment used in water service work.
• Hear and see monitoring devices.
• Work with and around high voltage equipment.
• Read and understand mapping and schematics.
• Perform basic math and algebra on a regular basis.
• Write clear, concise, and legible reports.
• Deal tactfully and courteously with the public and sub-contractors.
• Follow oral and written directions.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with co-workers, outside agencies, and the public.
• Irregular or extended work hours: Occasionally required to change working hours or work overtime.

Typical Physical Activities:

• Operates District vehicles and equipment in distribution system construction, maintenance, and repair work.
• Must be able to carry, push, pull, reach, and lift equipment and parts weighing up to 75 pounds.
• Stoops, kneels, crouches, crawls, and climbs during field maintenance and repair work.
• Ability to stand on feet, bend, and work in a prone position for extended periods of time.
• Works in an environment with exposure to dust, dirt, and significant temperature changes between cold and heat.
• Works in an environment with exposure to treatment chemicals such as sodium hypochlorite and chemicals for weed, rodent, and bug control.
• Works outside in the elements.
• Works in an environment with exposure to treatment chemicals such as sodium hypochlorite.
• Communicates orally with District staff in face-to-face, one-on-one settings.
• Regularly uses a telephone for communications.
• Stands and walks for extended time periods.
• Hearing and vision within normal ranges with or without correction.

Qualifications:

Experience: Minimum of one year working in water treatment/distribution.
Education: High School Diploma.

License/Certification Requirement:
Driver License: Possession of a valid California Class C Driver License with a driving record acceptable to the District.

Certification Minimum:
Operations and Maintenance Technician I: California Department of Public Health Distribution Operator I and Water Treatment Operator I must have D1 / T1 certs.

Operations and Maintenance Technician II: California Department of Public Health Distribution Operator II and Water Treatment Operator II must have D2 / T2 certs.

Continuing Education: Continuing education to maintain the certification is required. A failure to obtain or maintain such certification may be cause for disciplinary action and/or termination.