City of Pocatello · 4 days ago
Pump & Purification Technician
Pocatello, ID
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
2+ years expThe City of Pocatello is seeking a Pump & Purification Technician to maintain the Water Distribution system. This role involves installation, maintenance, and repair work on various water distribution equipment to ensure safe drinking water delivery in compliance with standards.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Maintains the Water Distribution system, including but not limited to, wells and well houses, pumps and pumping stations, booster stations, pressure reducing stations, storage tanks, and individual pumping/purification systems to ensure the delivery of safe drinking water in compliance with all applicable federal and state standards
Installs, operates, maintains, and repairs chlorination equipment
Installs, maintains, troubleshoots and repairs pumps and motors, electronic monitoring, recording, communications and alarm systems. Installs, maintains, and repairs pump control, pressure relief, pressure reducing, altitude valves, and related systems. Installs, maintains, and repairs pipes, plumbing, and fittings in well houses and booster stations
Monitors, calibrates, and adjusts system flow and operations by checking and recording readings, operational data, and related records
Takes water samples for laboratory quality testing to ensure compliance with federal, state, and other applicable drinking water standards
Maintains telemetry system. Maintains records, documents, and logs
Operates light and medium equipment including, but not limited to, air compressor, jack hammer, dump truck, backhoe, loader, excavator, boom truck, and lift
Maintains roads to wells, storage tanks and booster stations. Performs snow removal, as needed
Operates power equipment and hand tools
Operates specialized electrical testing equipment
Performs maintenance on buildings and grounds including, but not limited to, painting, cleaning, herbicide application, mowing, and related landscaping and maintenance duties
Disinfects and tests new equipment before putting it into service
Responds to customer complaints on water quality and/or pressure
Performs other duties as assigned. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time
Performs all work duties and activities in accordance with City policies, procedures, and safety practices
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or GED
Flagging certification
CPR and First Aid certification
Class I Drinking Water Treatment Operator certification
Class II Drinking Water Distribution Operator certification
Class B CDL
Two (2) years of equipment repair & maintenance experience
Ability to maintain a collaborative and cooperative working relationship with elected and appointed officials, other City employees, other organizations, and the general public
Ability to perform all work duties and activities in accordance with City policies, procedures, and safety practices
Ability to respond to customer complaints on water quality and/or pressure
Ability to communicate effectively in the English language at a level necessary for efficient job performance
Ability to complete assignments in a timely fashion and understand and comply with all rules, policies and regulations
Preferred
Two (2) years of equipment repair & maintenance experience is preferred
Benefits
Medical
Prescription
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
PERSI Retirement
PERSI Choice 401(k)
457 Retirement Planning
HRA VEBA Contributions
Employee Assistance Program
Flexible Spending Accounts
Medical
Dependent Care
Vacation Time
Sick Time
11 Paid Holidays
Education Assistance
Employee Wellness Program
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible Employer
Company
City of Pocatello
Founded in 1889, Pocatello is known as the “Gateway to the Northwest.” As pioneers, gold miners and settlers traveled the Oregon Trail, they passed through the Portneuf Gap south of town.
501-1000 employees
Funding
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