Water Systems Operator

Job Description:

Water Systems Operator

Description

Definition

Join our dedicated Utility Maintenance team as a Water Systems Operator and make a positive impact on the City of Milpitas community! We seek reliable professionals with a Water Distribution Operator Grade 4 Certification who embody our core values of open communication, trust and respect, integrity and accountability, and recognition and celebration. We seek to provide superior customer service and provide reliable and safe drinking water for our customers. Our Water Systems Operators are responsible for the preventative maintenance, installation, and repair of our water distribution systems, ensuring the efficient operation of water distribution pipelines, facilities, and associated equipment. Our Water System Operators will contribute to the reliability and safety of our water infrastructure while fostering a collaborative and safe working environment. With one existing vacancy and two newly authorized vacancies, this is an ideal time for you to grow your career!

Under general supervision, this position will perform a variety of journey level duties associated with the operation, maintenance, and repair of the City's water system; performs related work as required. The Water System Operator's work schedule may include weekend work, and as necessary emergency call outs.

This is a lead position responsible for all proper functioning of systems controlling the treatment, flow, pressure, and volume of water within the City's water distribution system at all times. The Water System Operator is required to have a complete working knowledge of water system operations and related facilities.

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In addition to the benefits as outlined in the Benefits tab of this job announcement, employees may be eligible for a 4% base salary increase when possessing an authorized license or certificate as outlined in the Incentive Pay section of the Milpitas Employees Association (MEA) MOU . The selected candidate will be scheduled to work 4, 10-hour days per week, which can allow for a generous work/life balance.

This posting is written notice of a permanent, vacant position. Internal applications will be reviewed on 10/31/2024, which is 10 working days after the recruitment is posted. If a minimum of three (3) qualified, internal applications are received, those candidates will be considered in accordance with the Memorandum of Understanding between the City and the Milpitas Employees Association. External applicants will not be considered until after the internal applicant review process has concluded.

Examples of Duties

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following :

• Assists in the oversight of the administrative aspects of operating the water systems, including review and update of operations procedure manuals.
• Perform preventive maintenance on all equipment, machinery, and control systems related to the City's water system.
• Maintain and control water treatment facilities in the City's water system.
• Monitors and controls the water supply, distribution, and storage systems through a Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition systems (SCADA), and analyzes and acts accordingly to control flow through various distribution facilities.
• Performs a variety of tests to determine system process performance and compliance with water quality regulations.
• Collects various water samples for laboratory analysis and perform water quality analysis tests as assigned.
• Read and interpret gauges and recording devices,
• Performs and maintains records and report functions as a log of system operations, test results, maintenance work performed, and unusual operating conditions.
• Install, repair, or replace fire hydrants, water meters, backflow devices, water main and service lines.
• Flush water distribution system.
• Operate pump stations through Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) control systems as well as local control switches.
• Record and interpret flow, pressure, and level gauges and recording devices.
• Perform preventative maintenance and repairs on all pump station related equipment.
• Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical pump station equipment.
• Monitor and record water quality to ensure that all state and federal mandates are in compliance
• Treat drinking water to maintain chlorine residual.
• Ensure that adequate system pressure is maintained through proper adjustment, maintenance, and repair of PRVs (Pressure Reduction Valves).
• Ensure that safety measures and practices are utilized at all times.
• Perform emergency maintenance work as required.
• Respond to after hour calls
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Typical Qualifications

Knowledge of :

• Operating principles of water system treatment and distribution operations.
• Methods, materials, and equipment used in the operation and maintenance of water system facilities.
• SCADA systems.
• Standards and procedures pertaining to maintaining an adequate potable and non-potable water supply.
• Techniques and procedures for maintaining and performing repairs on electrical control systems, mechanical control systems, hydraulic control valves, pump control valves, and related instruments.
• Training and communication techniques; and accepted safety practices,

Ability to:

• Learn and receive advanced operational and technological developments in the water industry.
• Maintain knowledge of the advancement of the distribution and treatment of water.
• Identify water system maintenance and repair problems.
• Work independently and exercise sound independent judgment.
• Safely operate, repair and maintain water system facilities.
• Keep accurate records of water system operations.
• Demonstrate aptitude in practical mathematics.
• Perform simple water quality tests.
• Demonstrate aptitude in practical mathematics.
• Demonstrate and understanding of basic water system hydraulics.
• Demonstrate mechanical aptitude.
• Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Give clear oral and written instructions.
• Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with City staff and the public.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
Any combination of experience and education that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience:
Three years of increasingly responsible experience in the operation, maintenance, and repair of water system facilities.

Education:
Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.

LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE

• Possession of or ability to obtain and maintain a valid California Commercial Driver' s License with Class A endorsements as assigned.
• Possession of Grade II Water Treatment Operator Certificate (T2) issued by the California Division of Drinking Water (DDW)
• Possession of a Grade D4 Water Distribution Certificate issued by the California Division of Drinking Water.

Special Requirements:
Essential duties require the following physical abilities and work environment:

Physical exam, and drug and alcohol screening
Visual Requirements: Discern colors
Auditory Requirements: 100-decibel hearing

Work is mainly performed outdoors; Ability to stand, walk, sit, climb, balance, squat, kneel, crawl, bend, and stoop at any given time; able to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 75 pounds of weight throughout the day and occasionally up to 90 pounds; exposure to outdoor elements in all weather conditions throughout the year, confined spaces, hazardous waste, sewage, chemicals, herbicides and pesticides; walk on uneven surfaces; able to travel to various locations within and outside the City of Milpitas .

Supplemental Information

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives general supervision from assigned Senior Public Works Lead.
Exercises indirect supervision over assigned personnel.

The Oral Board for this position is tentatively scheduled for the week of December 9, 2024.

SELECTION PROCESS:
The selection process will consist of an evaluation of the applicant's training and experience based on the application and responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire. Only the candidates whose backgrounds best match the position will be invited to proceed in the selection process. Additional phases of the selection process will consist of one or more interviews.

Please note: The examination process (including dates) may be changed as deemed necessary by the Human Resources Department. Meeting the minimum requirements listed in this job description does not guarantee advancement in subsequent phases of the selection process.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Milpitas will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the Human Resources Department.

The City of Milpitas is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

RETIREMENT
Membership in CalPERS (2% at 60 or 2% at 62 with three year average salary). City of Milpitas employees do not participate in Social Security, but do contribute to Medicare.Additionally, members pay $2.40/per hour to the LIUNA pension fund.

MEDICAL INSURANCE
Choice of CalPERS Medical Plans. City pays coverage up to the Kaiser rate (currently $2,228.36/mo. for family). Employees who waive health coverage are eligible to receive $125 per month in lieu of medical plan coverage with proof of other coverage.

RETIREE MEDICAL
Employees are eligible upon CalPERS retirement from the City to receive up to 100% retiree medical coverage (currently based on the Kaiser health rate), based on years of service.

DENTAL & VISION
City provides full family coverage for Delta Dental and MES Vision at no cost to the employee.

LIFE INSURANCE
City provides $50,000 term policy. Supplemental employee-paid life insurance is available up to $500,000, based on carrier acceptance.

DISABILITY INSURANCE
City provides a Short-Term Disability plan similar to State Disability Insurance (SDI) coverage. Employees do not participate in SDI. Long-Term Disability coverage of 60% of base salary up to $1,500 per month is available after a 60-day waiting period. Additional buy-up options for LTD are available up to $6,000 per month.

VACATION
Hourly employees earn 11-31 days of vacation per year based on years of service.

HOLIDAYS
Employees receive 12 paid holidays and one (1) floating holiday per year.

SICK LEAVE
Employees earn 12 days annually.

TUITION REIMBURSEMENT
Employees are eligible to receive up to $1,400 per fiscal year in tuition reimbursement.

FITNESS PROGRAM
Employeesare offered free access to City-sponsored sports and fitness programs.

The City also offers a flexible spending benefits plan, employee assistance program, and other voluntary insurance. Contact Human Resources (HR) at 408-586-3090 or https://www.milpitas.gov/245/Benefits for more information on employee benefits.

Closing Date/Time: 11/14/2024 11:59 PM Pacific

Salary:

$108,814.68 - $132,305.94 Annually