NEOGOV · 5 months ago
Water System Operator (Part Time)
Manhattan Beach, CA
Full-time, Part-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$31.03/hr - $42.59/hr
1+ years expNEOGOV is a part of the City of Manhattan Beach and is seeking a Water System Operator to perform various tasks related to the installation, maintenance, and operation of water distribution systems. The role involves operating tools and equipment, performing routine inspections, and responding to emergency situations related to water distribution.
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Responsibilities
Operates a variety of power, pneumatic, and hydraulic tools related to construction equipment used in the operations and maintenance of the water distribution system, such as chemical and oil sprayers, compressors, generators, chainsaws, trenchers, root saws, vibratory compactors, jack hammers, horizontal boring tools, pipe cutters, rock drills, impact wrenches, concrete saws and tapping machines
Loads, inspects, transports and operates trucks and heavy equipment of various sizes and weights, including water tankers, flatbeds, forklifts, mobile cranes, skip loaders dump trucks, backhoes and other equipment
Loads and unloads equipment, tools, gravel, sand, and other products, supplies or materials related to light and heavy duty maintenance and repair activities
Cleans and maintains equipment and tools
Performs maintenance, installation and repair of water mains, water services, meters, and appurtenance including excavation, backfilling, and compaction of short trenches; cuts, threads, fits and joins pipes and tubing, and makes taps on water mains
Reads, interprets, corrects, and maintains construction drawings, street maps, atlases, as-builts, survey markings and underground utility markings/signage in performance of work
Responds to water related emergency situations and performs emergency work
Sets up safety barricades, delineators, cones, sign boards, flagging, warning signs, traffic trench plates, and directs traffic to designate jobsites in accordance with applicable work zone safety standards
Performs routine inspection and preventative maintenance on assigned equipment, referring defects or needed repairs to supervisor; maintains records related to inspections, maintenance, and workload activities
Performs confined space entry work, utilizing proper safety techniques and equipment in accordance with departmental safety policies and procedures
Performs a variety of functions associated with the water distribution system, including but not limited to meter repair and replacement, small and large-valve maintenance and replacement, hydrant flushing, hydrant flow testing, repairing and replacing vaults, obtaining water quality samples, perform turn-on and offs
May train employees in work methods and procedures, use of tools and equipment, and relevant safety precautions
Other duties of this position include marking Underground Service Alerts (USAs), and removing and pouring concrete
Performs other related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
A high school diploma or G.E.D. is required
Water System Operator I: A minimum of one (1) year full-time equivalent paid work experience is required in one or more of the following areas: pipeline construction; installation, maintenance and repair of water meters, services, mains, valves, production and/or distribution systems; or closely related work in water treatment, water distribution, or plumbing
Water System Operator II: A minimum of one (1) year full-time equivalent paid experience as a Water System Operator I or equivalent is required. Experience is required in one or more of the following areas: pipeline construction; installation, maintenance, and repair of water meters, services, mains, valves, production, and/or distribution systems; or closely related work at a water treatment or water distribution facility
Valid California Class C driver's license is required at time of appointment for Water System Operator I
Class B Commercial driver's license is required within one year of appointment for Water System Operator I
SWRCB Water Distribution Operator I (D1) is required within one year of appointment for Water System Operator I
Valid California Class B Commercial Drivers' License is required at the time of appointment for Water System Operator II
SWRCB Water Distribution Operator II (D2) is required at the time of appointment for Water System Operator II
All positions may be required to work shifts, including daytime, nighttime, weekends, and/or holidays and must have the ability to be assigned 'stand-by'
Benefits
PERS medical plans
Dental
Vision
Long-term and short-term disability
Tuition reimbursement
Paid sick leave
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
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