NEOGOV · 20 hours ago
Utility Systems Operator III
Santa Fe, NM
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$67K/yr - $80K/yr
4+ years expNEOGOV is looking for a Utility Systems Operator III to join the Santa Fe County Public Works Department. The role involves performing midlevel and advanced duties in the operation and maintenance of water and wastewater systems to ensure regulatory compliance and serve the public effectively.
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Responsibilities
Perform duties of mid-level and advanced complexity in connection with the general and specialized operations of water treatment, water storage and distribution, pump stations, biological and chemical treatment of waste water, treated effluent disposal and reuse
Performs tasks of midlevel and advanced complexity associated with the operation, maintenance, repair and trouble-shooting of equipment, such as pumps, generators, pressurized vessels, blowers and compressors, metering devices
Performs duties of mid-level complexity in the monitoring of chemical water treatment, biological wastewater treatment systems
Adjusts flow rates, monitors and adjusts chemical doses, operates and trouble-shoots pump controls, performs repairs on equipment and maintains clear and accurate records of activities and events
Performs midlevel and advanced calculations to determine conditions associated with water treatment processes and operations
Prepares Water and Waste Water Compliance reports to be submitted to New Mexico Environmental Department, supervisors and others
Performs midlevel duties in connection with customer service and relations in the field, interacts with technical support staff within and without the County personnel body
Performs mid-level and advanced in connection collecting samples of water and wastewater, in accordance with standard procedures and regulatory requirements
When required, performs mid-level laboratory testing on water and wastewater samples, interprets results, collects and interprets existing records, collects and interprets meter and gauge data, and maintains up to date operational logs
Under general supervision, monitors and performs operations related with applicable regulatory compliance
Performs duties associated with maintaining treatment plant work areas, grounds, equipment and tools, so that conditions are always conducive to a safe and health promoting environment
Reports verbally and in writing about malfunctions, abnormalities and potential hazards associated with the daily operations of water and wastewater systems
Performs public relations duties, makes presentations to members of the public to advance the public knowledge of water and wastewater systems
Provides basic training to Utility Workers and lower level Operators about the general operations of water and wastewater systems
When necessary, leads critical and complex evaluations to resolve system operations and maintenance problems
Assessment of duties to include cleaning and maintaining facilities in good and health promoting conditions
Performs duties associated with keeping inventory of equipment and tools, and reports about any losses, damage, or other conditions that may need managerial attention
Performs mechanical work of mid-level and advanced complexity in connection with preventive and corrective maintenance of equipment typically found in water and wastewater facilities
Operates road machinery and associated equipment used in day-to-day operations of water and wastewater facilities
Performs work orders as assigned by supervisor
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or equivalent plus four (4) years of training and/or experience in the operation and maintenance of advanced, complex wastewater treatment facilities or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Must possess a NM Wastewater Systems Level III or Water Systems Level III certification
Must possess and maintain a valid New Mexico Class D Drivers License
Ability to learn occupational hazards and safety procedures in the wastewater operations and maintenance
Ability to operate powered and manual equipment, machinery, and tools used in wastewater plant operations and maintenance
Ability to establish effective co-working relationships
Ability to understand and follow oral and/or written communication
Ability to observe safety procedures
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
Voluntary Life and AD&D
Short-Term Disability
Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Gym Membership
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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