Water Distribution Operator

Job Overview The Water Distribution Operator performs a variety of daily tasks to operate, maintain, and repair the City’s water distribution system. Work includes preventative and reactive O&M activities to ensure reliable system operation. Responsibilities Operate, maintain, and repair the City’s water distribution system, including water mains, valves, hydrants, service lines, water meters, air release valves, blow‑off valves, and other system appurtenances. Perform system manipulations, system shutdowns, customer service investigations, and assist with other divisional tasks such as utility locating, marking, and water meter service activities. Respond to emergencies and participate in the on‑call program, responding to after‑hours callbacks on a rotating schedule. Perform predictive, preventive, and reactive operation and maintenance activities, including valve exercising, valve maintenance, hydrant maintenance, hydrant flushing, and customer service investigations. Repair main breaks, isolate broken mains, set up traffic control, and operate equipment such as backhoes, combination jet/vacuum trucks, ditch witch units, dump trucks, utility service trucks, jackhammers, underground piercing units, pneumatic and electric power tools, and other equipment for distribution system repair. Repair and/or replace water service lines, water valves, valve boxes, air release valves, blow‑offs, pressure‑reducing valves, fire hydrants, and other system appurtenances. Communicate planned and unplanned interruptions in water service to customers. Maintain a clean and hazard‑free work area after completion of each assignment. Use the City’s CMMS software daily to accurately record equipment, labor, and asset utilization for each assignment. Investigate customer complaints related to water service such as low or high water pressure, water quality, air entrainment, system leaks, and more. Follow all standard operating procedures (SOP) and job hazard analysis (JHA) for distribution operations and maintenance; use required safety equipment (PPE) and, when necessary, safely enter confined spaces following OSHA safety regulations. Perform occasional chlorine residual testing, leak detection, and emergency system marking as required by Arizona811. Assist other divisions within the Department as needed. Qualifications High School Diploma or GED equivalency. Knowledge or interest in basic mechanical and/or repair processes; preferred knowledge obtained through a vocational school or technical college. One (1) year of experience operating and maintaining a water distribution system, operating heavy equipment, and/or experience in a construction‑related field. An equivalent combination of education and job‑related experience may be considered on a year‑for‑year basis. Must possess an Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) Water Distribution Operator Grade I Certification or be able to obtain the Certification within six (6) months of hire, and maintain certification for the duration of employment. Must possess an Arizona Class ‘A’ CDL upon hire and be able to obtain a tanker endorsement within six (6) months of hire and maintain the license for the duration of employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr City of Avondale