Utility Worker/Relief Certified Pump Operator
California Water Service
California Water Service
Job Description:
The Utility Worker/Relief Certified Pump Operator (UW/RCPO) is scheduled to relieve a variety of positions including: Meter Reader, Service Technician, Substructure Locating Technician and Certified Pump Operator (CPO). This position requires adaptability and a wide range of operator skills. This position helps the District operations meet their daily objectives. Flexibility with schedules and assignments is a necessity to support work in all departments. The District departments are: Distribution, Construction, Field Service and Production.
In addition a UW/RCPO fulfills various aspects of maintenance operations. This includes, change, clean and replace meter, and meter boxes, assist to repair and perform maintenance on water mains, services lines, streets/sidewalks, and fire hydrants; clean and paint station/treatment plant equipment and appurtenances. The position is located in Salinas, CA.
Essential Functions - CPO:
- Operate wells, booster pumps, and regulate other sources of supply maintaining flows, storage levels, and optimal system pressure.
- Record production data, operational changes, electric use, and utilization of other sources of supply; chemical usage; change charts and maintain chart supplies.
- Complete production reports and related paperwork as necessary.
- Collect water samples for laboratory analysis and for reporting to interdepartmental and outside regulatory agencies.
- Diagnose and troubleshoot system failures; notify appropriate personnel when needed for repairs or further diagnostics.
- Operate distribution and treatment valves.
- Perform field analysis of water supply for chlorine content and other required field analysis; for example pH, temperature, and other various regulatory requirements; making appropriate adjustments for proper water treatment calibration to meet water regulatory requirements.
- Operate and perform maintenance and minor repairs to treatment, disinfection, and equipment.
- Perform minor maintenance and repairs to pumping equipment (such as lube lines, small sample taps, etc.).
- Operational testing and basic inspections of all emergency standby power sources including portable and stationary generators, auxiliary, and portable boosters.
- Perform regular maintenance, inspection, and cleaning of facilities.
Essential Functions - UW:
- Performs relief work under various field operations classifications.
- Change and replace 5/8” thru 1” size meters and meter box lids and covers.
- Clean out 5/8” through 1” size meter box.
- Assist to flush and perform maintenance on all necessary functions of mains, which includes operation system valves.
- Assist in setting, replacing, or removing 1-1/2” and 2” size meters.
- General maintenance of company's facilities.
- Collect water samples to a minor extent.
Other Duties and Responsibilities:
- Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- Valid California Class C Driver's license.
- California State Water Distribution Operator II certification is required.
- California State Water Treatment Operator II certification is required.
- Communicate effectively with their supervisor, co-workers, and the public.
- Ability to perform basic mathematic functions to calculate figures.
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operation and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
- Knowledge of basic features of word processing programs (e.g., Microsoft Word) and electronic mail processing programs (e.g., Microsoft Outlook).
- Work with supervision and respond appropriately to direction, feedback, evaluation, coaching, counseling, and/or discipline.
- Understanding and knowledge of water quality specifications for chlorine content, pH, water temperature, other essential water quality parameters, as well as National Pollutant Discharge Elimination Systems (NPDES).
- Must live within 45 minutes of district office.
Salary Range: $40.48 - $46.08
Deadline to submit resume is Wednesday, September 18, 2024.
The Equal Opportunity Policy of the Company is based upon the philosophy that all people should be treated fairly and with dignity. California Water Service, Hawaii Water Service, New Mexico Water Service and Washington Water Service do not discriminate against any applicant or employee because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other protected class. The Company makes all employment decisions in a non-discriminatory manner. EOE, VET, DISABILITIES.
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