Water System Operator

Senior Water Utility Technician The City of Naperville's Water Utility is currently seeking a Senior Water Utility Technician in their Water Supply section to perform skilled and semi-skilled work in the operation, inspection, sanitation, maintenance, and/or repair of the City's water supply. This position is represented by the IBEW Local 196 union. Wage rates and other benefits are subject to the language in the Collective Bargaining Agreement. Duties include: Monitoring water supply system to ensure proper pumping and system pressures, water flows, storage tank levels, and chlorination feed rates. Planning and performing mechanical and electrical repair work on a variety of water supply and treatment equipment and instrument controls such as large capacity pumps, deep-well pumping equipment, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), pressure reducing/regulating valves (PRVs), chemical feeders, flow recorders, emergency power generators, electric motors, and other water treatment equipment. Operating and maintaining large capacity pumps, deep-well pumping equipment, control panels, PLCs, PRV's, gas and liquid chlorination systems, chemical feeders, emergency power generators, electric motors, and other water treatment equipment. Maintaining accurate daily records for waterworks operations, equipment, water usage, water storage tank levels, and treatment chemical feed rates. Installing electrical/mechanical additions and/or modifications to water supply facilities. Maintaining operating, maintenance, and inventory records. Monitoring work zones for unsafe conditions and taking corrective action when warranted. Reporting such conditions to supervisor as appropriate. Adhering, at all times, to proper safety-related policies and practices. Practicing safety procedures in the performance of all job duties. Preparing work progress reports and assisting in the preparation of monthly reports for regulatory agencies. Driving to various elevated storage tanks, waterworks, and reservoir/booster pump station facilities, emergency standby well sites, and other locations as required on a daily basis to execute various operational functions. Transporting chlorine gas and other water treatment chemicals as needed to various facilities throughout the City. Maintaining buildings and grounds around well sites, pump stations, and storage facilities. Maintaining ground storage reservoirs, elevated storage tanks, and other structures. May train subordinate and temporary employees in maintenance techniques. Performing all other duties as assigned. Qualifications include: At least three years of responsible experience in the operation and/or maintenance of an advanced wastewater treatment facility, water supply facility, or related environment. A high school diploma or equivalent. A valid IEPA Class C Certificate of Competency as a Public Water Supply Operator or the ability to obtain one within one year of employment. A valid State of Illinois driver's license. Preferred: Formal education beyond the twelfth grade. Additional training in water treatment, wastewater treatment, mechanical maintenance, or a related field. The City of Naperville, Illinois is a dynamic community of 153,000 residents, conveniently located 28 miles west of Chicago. Various publications have named Naperville as one of the best cities in the United States in which to live. The City has gained national recognition for our family-friendly environment, excellent schools and library system, low crime rate, and vibrant downtown area. It's also a great place to work! Our municipal government employs over 900 dedicated individuals in a wide range of job categories and provides a collaborative working environment, a forward-looking leadership team, and a competitive benefits package. Applications should be completed thoroughly, and resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application but should be attached to the application. Include all requested education, experience, attachments, and other information when applying. Incomplete applications are subject to rejection. Notifications to applicants will be sent electronically to the email address provided in the application. THE CITY OF NAPERVILLE IS AN E. O. E. The City of Naperville complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals needing accommodations in the recruitment process should notify Human Resources in advance.