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Form of workEnvironmental Factors:
Position works primarily outdoors with exposure to all weather conditions, exposure to mechanical hazards, chemicals, noise, dust, electrical hazards, traffic and gas.
Physical Factors:
Heavy physical work; ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 100 pounds; ability to push/pull items weighing up to 230 pounds; climbing, bending, kneeling, stooping and squatting; ability to use a self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA); ability to work in confined spaces.
Work Situation Factors:
Position involves working extended hours; adhering to strict guidelines; performing multiple tasks; responding to public inquiries and complaints. Regular attendance is an essential function of this job to ensure continuity of services. Position is subject to drug testing in accordance with applicable State and Federal regulations and City of Las Cruces policies. Release of Information Form (49 CFR Part 40) required.
Position is subject to drug testing in accordance with applicable State and Federal regulations and City of Las Cruces policies. Release of Information Form (49 CFR Part 40) required.
FIRST CONSIDERATION WILL BE GIVEN TO CURRENT CITY OF LAS CRUCES EMPLOYEES WHO MEET ALL THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS.
Meeting or exceeding the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an invitation to participate in the process.
Full-time, regular, non-exempt, union represented position
This position is graded BC13.
- Operates, maintains and troubleshoots potable Water Production equipment, including pumps, motors, gas chlorinators, pressure reducing valves, pressure-sustaining valves, pump control valves, water tanks and related plumbing components.
- Conducts daily rounds of assigned wells, booster stations and reservoirs; measures and records flow, pressure and chlorine dosages; records gallons pumped and number of hours each well ran the previous day; monitors and performs troubleshooting/maintenance/repair of all chemical sites.
- Diagnoses operational problems and makes corrective adjustments or recommendations; assists in determining equipment and system failures and repair procedures.
- Repairs and maintains gas chlorinators; checks chlorine residue throughout the distribution system; changes chlorine cylinders; deliver cylinders to all water wells.
- Checks, repairs and performs preventive maintenance on pressure reducing/pressure sustaining valves; manipulates valves to move water from one zone to another or to help low level tank as needed.
- Collects water samples for the City's laboratory.
- Mixes chemicals; paints well plumbing components; picks up and/or delivers parts.
- Cleans pump houses, plumbing and system equipment.
- Responds to customer complaints regarding water problems.
- Serves as a rotating emergency stand-by.
- Provides training to workers regarding Water Production operations.
Licenses/Certifications:
Valid Class B commercial driver's license with hazardous materials endorsement and NM Level IV Water Certification required. Position requires an acceptable driving record in accordance with City of Las Cruces policies.
Ability to: Perform technical reading and writing; read blueprints; maintain accurate records; maintain concentration; respond effectively to emergency situations; use a self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA), work in confined spaces, and pass annual confined-space physical; interact respectfully with City staff and members of the public; operate a motor vehicle and navigate across even and uneven surfaces.
Skills in: Equipment and tool use.Employment Type: Full-time Regular
