Water Distribution Operator

SUMMARY

Operates and maintains files on public potable water distribution system in accordance with state and federal regulations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Demonstrate the ability to perform the necessary proactive maintenance on potable water tanks, pumps and distribution system.

Responsible for maintaining files to meet State Requirements regarding the distribution system.

Responsible for pulling samples and delivering them to water plant for analysis

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Must sample and test water for chlorine residuals

Ability to review, understand, and recommend changes in distribution system plans for new line construction, system improvements, and (but not limited to) necessary changes that would improve the overall quality of the distribution system.

Ability to perform inspection on projects, service lines, and mainlines.

Ability to correspond both verbally and in writing with the State, customers, potential customers, and any citizen who may inquire about the distribution system.

Must inspect, repair, and perfom1 preventative maintenance on all potable water storage tanks.

Must keep clear and accurate files on items such as, but not limited to inspection procedures, water sampling requirements, and customer complaints.

Perform flow and pressure test on mainlines and service lines. Other duties may be assigned.

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SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Must lead and direct an assistant as required

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and /or ability required. Employees in this category must have and maintain a State Distribution II license and a backflow prevention license. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High School Diploma or General Education Degree (G.E.D.); or one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical reports. Ability to respond to regulatory agencies. Ability to convey thoughts both verbally and in written form.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Must be proficient with variables such as exponents and logarithms. Must be able to perform all calculations regarding distribution systems.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply principles of logical and scientific thinking to a wide range of variables. Ability to deal with nonverbal symbolism (formulas, scientific equations, graphs, etc)

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Valid Tennessee Driver License

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, climb and/or balance. The employee is required to use hands, reach with arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to lift and move p to 25 lbs, frequently lift and/or move 50 lbs, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance and color vision.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

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While performing the duties of this position, the employee must be able to work in all weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. Occasionally, the employee is exposed to wet conditions; high, precarious places; acidic, toxic, or caustic chemicals; risk of electrical shock; noise level in the work environment can be loud.

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