Water Treatment/Distribution Maintenance Worker Or Operator

Job Description:There is one job opening that will be filled at either a Maintenance Worker, Operator I, or Operator II level depending on qualifications. This position splits duties between Water Treatment and Water Distribution. Maintenance Worker Base pay range: $26.48-30.28 Total pay range: $26.48-33.91 (includes maximum potential longevity pay) Minimum requirementsWater Treatment Plant Operator in Training (WTPO-IT) certification within 6 months in this position Water Treatment Plant Operator 1 certification within 18 months in this positionWater Distribution Manager in Training (WDM-IT) certification within 6 months in this positionWater Distribution Manager 1 certification within 18 months in this positionCross Connection Control Certification within 18 months in this positionGraduation from high school or G.E.D.Valid Washington State Driver's license and ability to maintain a driving record acceptable to the City's insurance carrierCommercial Driver's License (CDL) Class "A" or must obtain within 12 months in this positionFirst Aid/CPR certification or must obtain within 12 months in this positionTraffic Control and Flagging certification or must obtain within 12 months in this position Preferred qualificationsWater Treatment Plant Operator in Training or higher certificationWater Distribution Manager in Training or higher certificationCross Connection Control CertificationCommercial Driver's License (CDL) Class "A"Current First Aid/CPR certificationCurrent Traffic Control and Flagging certification1+ year experience working in a waterworks related fieldBachelor of Science degree in Physical Science, Geology, Ecology, Biology, Forestry, Math, Engineering, or related field. Operator I Base pay range: $32.21-36.44 Total pay range: $32.21-40.81 (includes maximum potential longevity pay) Minimum requirementsWater Treatment Plant Operator 1 or higher certification Water Distribution Manager 1 or higher certificationCross Connection Control CertificationGraduation from high school or G.E.D.Valid Washington State Driver's license and ability to maintain a driving record acceptable to the City's insurance carrierCommercial Driver's License (CDL) Class "A" First Aid/CPR certificationTraffic Control and Flagging certification Preferred qualificationsWater Treatment Plant Operator 2 or higher certificationWater Distribution Manager 2 or higher certificationBachelor of Science degree in Physical Science, Geology, Ecology, Biology, Forestry, Math, Engineering, or related field. Operator II Base pay range: $34.49-39.18 Total pay range: $34.49-43.88 (includes maximum potential longevity pay) RequiredWater Treatment Plant Operator 2 or higher certification Water Distribution Manager 2 or higher certificationCross Connection Control CertificationGraduation from high school or G.E.D.Valid Washington State Driver's license and ability to maintain a driving record acceptable to the City's insurance carrierCommercial Driver's License (CDL) Class "A" First Aid/CPR certificationTraffic Control and Flagging certification PreferredWater Treatment Plant Operator 3 or higher certificationWater Distribution Manager 3 or higher certificationBachelor of Science degree in Physical Science, Geology, Ecology, Biology, Forestry, Math, Engineering, or related field.3+ years' experience in a lead role in waterworks related field BENEFITSWA State PERS retirement and optional 457 Deferred CompTeamsters pension *Medical, dental, and vision insurance through WA Teamsters Welfare Trust Fund *Time loss/short-term disability insuranceLife & AD&D insuranceSick leave (earns 1 day per month)May be eligible for sick leave conversion annuallyVacation (graduated accrual schedule starts at 8 hours per month)12 paid holidaysEligible for up to 3 floating holidays based on years of service starting in second yearUp to 5 days of bereavement leave, if applicableEmployee Assistance Program (EAP) JOB SUMMARY Under general supervision, performs operation and maintenance of the City's potable water treatment system and performs a variety of maintenance and repair work to the City's water distribution system. The City of Port Townsend strives to provide a quality reliable infrastructure looking toward a sustainable future. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Employee shall meet all requirements of group A and B of the Core Competencies, and the tasks described in these select competencies are considered part of the essential functions for Water Treatment/Distribution Maintenance Worker. Employee shall meet all requirements of group A, B, and C, and 5 of group D of the Core Competencies, and the tasks described in these select competencies are considered part of the essential functions for Water Treatment/Distribution Operator I. Employee shall meet all requirements of groups A, B, and C, 8 of group D, and 4 of group E of the Core Competencies, and the tasks described in these select competencies are considered part of the essential functions for Water Treatment/Distribution Operator II.Participates as a member of the Public Works team to operate and maintain the City's potable water treatment system in compliance with all federal, state, and local regulatory standardsConducts water quality samplingCollects, compiles, analyzes, and interprets water quality, source water, and operational data and produces reportsMaintains and calibrates pumps, analyzers, sensors, and other equipment associated with water treatment and monitoringOperates and troubleshoots Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) computer systems and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC)Performs routine maintenance of water treatment facility buildings, booster pump stations, reservoirs, telemetry, SCADA, mechanical and electrical equipmentAssists in the operation and maintenance of the golf course wellResponds to customer water quality concerns.Responds to after-hours emergencies.Troubleshoots water system problems and make repairsAssists with preventive maintenance program of equipment in coordination with the Fleet divisionMaintains water treatment grounds and facilities in a clean, safe, and efficient mannerPerforms repairs to mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems and equipmentAssists with maintenance and repairs of the Olympic Gravity Water SystemProvides support for other divisions and departments during emergenciesPatrols and inspects all parts of the municipal watershed, water sources, transmission facilities, and storage facilitiesMonitors all natural and human-caused processes that might influence source water qualityMonitors stream flows, reservoir levels, weather patterns, snowpack status, and pipeline flowsConducts tours of the water treatment facilityOther duties as assigned Participates as a member of the Public Works team to maintain the City's water distribution system including pumps, pipes, hydrant, meters, reservoirs, and valvesPerforms customer service for meter reading, leak repair, and installation of taps and metersPerforms small construction projects including pipe installation and replacementOperates heavy construction equipment including backhoe, front-end loader, dump trucks, vactor truck, etc., and operates hand tools such as cutoff saws, compactors, jackhammers, etc. as qualifiedTransports equipment with dump trucks and pickups with trailersPerforms minor repairs on equipment and reports the need for major repairsAssists other departments with underground utility workAssists with establishing and implementing appropriate safety programs for staff and equipment CORE COMPETENCIES: To show competency for these skills, the employee must have worked in an equivalent position for another agency or worked for the City for a minimum of one year demonstrating the skills for this position. The groups below provide a list of competencies for career path development. Group A CompetenciesProvides essential services as a front-line workerWorks well in a team environmentShows the ability to effectively interact with the public Demonstrates safe work practicesSupports cross-team functionality and collaboration with other divisions and departmentsSupports the division with laborer work Group B Competencies (entry level) Current flagging cardBasic operation of hand tools and power equipment (electric, pneumatic, and gas powered) such as grinders, impact wrenches, mowers, trimmers, chainsaw, pumps, and other toolsBasic knowledge of water treatment plant operational principlesBasic knowledge of water treatment regulations and compliance requirementsPerforms custodial maintenance of facilitiesPerforms grounds maintenance of facilitiesAbility to use computer and programs for resource tracking and water works related softwareAbility to use City GIS maps to locate water, and collect data for asset managementAfter a minimum of 6 months of experience, is available to be added to the stand-by rotation calendarCDL Class A with N endorsementAbility to operate dump truck, including snow and ice removal in support of the Street DivisionAbility to perform meter reading and use reading equipmentPerforms leak detection and repairAssists in performing service mainline tapsAssists with mainline hot-tapsProvides labor for install of meters and in the performance of pipe laying work associated with waterworks operations and construction Group C Competencies (mechanical and technical skills)Proficient operation of hand and power tools to perform routine maintenance and repair of pumps, motors, compressors, blowers, chemical injection systems, and other equipment associated with the water treatment facility Proficient operations of power equipment such as cutoff saw, wrenches, compaction equipment, concrete saws, and other tools necessary to perform the workKnowledge of and ability to operate laboratory equipment at the water treatment facility laboratoryKnowledge of electrical, mechanical, construction, and plumbing repairsGeneral knowledge of EPA, Department of Ecology, and WA Department of Health regulations pertaining to water rights, water treatment, and water qualityAbility to provide general information to the public about the water treatment facilityAbility to perform routine safe handling of all chemicals involved in water treatment operations and laboratory workAbility to accurately collect, record, and store data in physical and digital formats.Ability to utilize work management/preventative maintenance software Ability to identify water treatment process problemsAbility to perform water quality testingAbility to operate excavation equipment such as excavator and backhoe for ditching, pipe repair, pipe laying/repair, asphalt repairKnowledge of compaction principlesAbility to operate the vactor truck to perform hydro excavationAbility to repair water leaksAbility to perform service line and mainline hot tapsAbility to test and replace metersAbility to operate pushing machineAbility to install asphalt and concrete associated with patching Ability to operate loaders and other heavy construction equipmentAbility to operate GPS equipment for asset inventories and mapping Ability to perform hydrant, valve, and meter maintenance Group D Competencies (division specific skills)Demonstrates knowledge of water treatment process in a membrane filtration water treatment plantDemonstrates knowledge and operation, repair, and troubleshooting of sodium hypochlorite injection systemsDemonstrates ability to independently operate the City's water treatment facility for routine operations.Ability to analyze and interpret water quality/treatment monitoring dataAbility to set, adjust, and maintain automatic control valves and hydraulic control valves (Cla-Val)Fills out daily work orders and ability to run reportsAbility to serve as a backup to the Crew Chief or Crew Chief Apprentice when not availableAbility to oversee periodic water quality testingDemonstrates experience troubleshooting and solving water treatment and water distribution system operational problems Certified Backflow Assembly Tester (Serves as back up for City facilities)Ability to operate and troubleshoot programmable logic controllersAbility to perform and oversee instrument calibrationDemonstrates expertise in pump station equipment maintenance practicesDemonstrates solution-oriented problem solving in water treatment and distributionCross connection control certificationLicensed Journey Level Electrician able to work with 480 v powerBachelor of Science degree in Physical Science, Geology, Ecology, Biology, Forestry, Math, Engineering, or related fieldReads, understands, and develops operating manuals for specific Water Treatment Facility equipment and processesServes as liaison to the engineering divisionDemonstrates ability to share skills and train team membersAbility to process GIS information and perform analysis of assets as well as use software to produce maps and informational materials for City staff and the publicAbility to lead installation of service lines, taps, hydrants, and mainline hot tapsPipe laying specialist (knowledge of pipe materials characteristics, repair methods, and challenges with various types of pipes)Ability to perform project staking, layout, and quantity calculationsAbility to lead and set up construction zone safetyTraffic Control Supervisor certificationAbility to perform and oversee water disinfection, flushing, water quality testing, and pressure testingCompaction specialist including the ability to test and ensure soil compaction is achievedCertified Sediment and Erosion Control Lead (CESCL) Group E Competencies (management skills)Skilled in cost analysis and budget developmentUnderstands and implements the City's purchasing policy and procedures manual Ability to review operations and recommend improvementsOversees operational data to ensure proper and efficient function of the water treatment processesEstablishes and maintains effective working relationships with City staff, regulatory agencies, and partner agencies such as United States Forest Service, Port Townsend Paper Corporation, Jefferson PUD, Jefferson County, etc.Assists management in formulating written policies and proceduresCoordinates with other City departments and Public Works divisionsServes as a liaison to the management teamInspects work performed by crew for compliance with standardsProvides mentoring and training of team membersAbility to communicate technical elements of the work with the publicHighly effective in communication with team members, public, management, and peersDemonstrates assertive management skills in fairly addressing issues with peers, the public, management, and other City employees Assists in the development of and/or maintains a preventative maintenance programMaintains reports and other documents pertaining to purchases, contracted services, and other operational needsOperates various computer programs regularly including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Work management software WORKING COND