Distribution Operator OR Meter & Valve Tech Trainee or I

TITLE:Meter & Valve Technician Trainee or I (2 POSITIONS)
Distribution OperatorTrainee or I (1 POSITION)
SRN A16: $4,735 - $6,466, Monthly, Non-Exempt
SRN A20: $5,205 - $7,071, Monthly, Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: CVWDEA
DEPARTMENT: Domestic Operations
Section: Meter Repair and Facility Leak Detection (Meter & Valve positions)
System Maintenance (Distribution Operator position)
REPORTING RELATIONSHIP:
Reports to: Crew Chief, Domestic Water Supervisor
Supervises the following positions: N/A

METER & VALVE TECHNICIAN DEFINITION: Under general supervision, assists in the service and repair, or performs independent service and repair of water meters, regulating valves, and appurtenances related to metering and regulating of water flows and related work as required.
DISTRIBUTION OPERATOR DEFINITION:
Trainee: Under general supervision, to perform duties in the repair, maintenance, construction, pavement, and installation of District domestic water distribution system equipment and facilities. Do other related work as required.
Operator I: Under general supervision, a position that performs a variety of skilled and unskilled duties in the maintenance and construction of District domestic production and distribution, pipelines and structures, and to do related work as required. METER & VALVE TECHNICIAN ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Assembles, disassembles, installs, maintains water meters, and regulating valves; cleans repairs or replaces all defective parts, and reassembles the appurtenance.
2. Replaces and repairs damaged metering and regulating devices, which includes meter boxes and/or lids, shut-off valves to residential and commercial customers
3. Raise or lower water meters, valves, vaults, and meter boxes to grade.
4. Determines the correct type of water meter, pilot controls, sizing, and piping configuration for the appropriate application.
5. Install remote reading devices, and pilot valve controls on related appurtenances.
6. Install construction meters, flow control regulating devices, and backflow assemblies on fire hydrants for construction purposes.
7. Tactfully and courteously meets with residential and commercial customers to discuss and resolve water flow related problems and complaints.
8. Fills out and maintains records and reports pertaining to O& M of related appurtenances.

EXAMPLES OF DISTRIBUTION OPERATOR ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Under the direction of certified water Distribution Operators, install, maintain, and repair various District appurtenances, which include, fire hydrants, valves, compressors, deep well meters, chlorinators, cla-vals, various water mains, water quality sampling stations and other distribution system appurtenances.
2. Performs various types of construction work such as installing or abandoning of new or existing District facilities, water main tie-ins and abandonments. Also performs moderate to heavy labor which include digging, spreading, raking, and shoveling of asphalt or sub-grade material.
3. Pour and finish concrete collars and slabs by hand. Remove old concrete using a jackhammer when necessary.
4. Operate and maintain a variety of hand and air tools and various types of cutting equipment such as pavement saws, jackhammers, cut off saw, cutting torch, and other related equipment when required.
5. Will be required to learn proper use of an oxyacetylene torch and arc welding equipment.
6. May work alone or as a member of a construction and maintenance crew and perform maintenance labor Involving District production, distribution, pipelines and structures.
7. Loads and unloads supplies, lifts, and moves heavy objects, lifts and carries stone, gravel, dirt, timbers, and other materials as directed. May carry equipment and material over tough terrain.
8. Performs pick and shovel work, digging, widening and backfilling trenches and other excavations.

See http://www.cvwd.org/175/Job-Descriptions for full job description.METER & VALVE TECHNICIAN MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
License/Certifications: Possession of an appropriate California driver's license issued by the State Department of Motor Vehicles. Department of Motor Vehicles driving record may influence employment or classification.Trainee: Obtain a Grade D I Water Distribution Operators Certificate issued by the State of California Department of Health Services within 24 months of appointment.
Level I: Possession of a Grade D 1 Water Distribution Operators Certificate issued by the State of California Department of Health Services.
Experience:
Trainee: Any combination of experience or training that would fulfill the minimum qualifications of the position would be qualifying.
Level I: Any combination of experience or training that would fulfill the minimum qualifications of the position would be qualifying. A typical way to acquire the required knowledge and abilities would be to have at least one year of experience as a Meter & Valve Regulating Technician Trainee.
DISTRIBUTION OPERATOR MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
License or Certificates: Valid California Operators license issued by the State Department of Motor Vehicles. Department of Motor Vehicles driving record may influence employment or classification.Trainee: Within 24 months of appointment, must obtain Distribution Grade I certification issued by the State Water Resources Control Board.
Operator I: Possession of a Grade D1 Water Distribution Operators Certificate issued by the State of California Department of Health Services.
Education and Experience:
Trainee: High School diploma or equivalent is required.
Operator I: High School diploma or equivalent is required. Any combination of training and experience which would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way would be to have one year experience as a Distribution Utility Worker I.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

1. Will work weekends, evenings, holidays, overtime and standby when required.
2. Will work in extreme weather conditions including heat and rain. Also will work in areas containing chemicals, dust, fumes, and vapors.
3. Performs pick and shovel work when required.
4. Drives District vehicles to job sites and uses a two-way radio to communicate. Driving: Heavy.
5. Brings equipment and materials to job sites including over rough terrain.

Employment Type: Full Time