Utility Systems Operator III

Posting number: 202600329

Department: Public Works

Division: Utilities

Job classification: Utility Systems Operator III

Posting type: Open

Categories: Utilities

Summary

To perform midlevel and advanced duties toward appropriate and regulatory compliant operations of water and wastewater systems owned by, or under the jurisdiction of the County to serve its customers and the public.

Examples of duties

• Perform duties of mid-level and advanced complexity in connection with the general and specialized operations of water treatment, water storage and distribution, pump stations, biological and chemical treatment of waste water, treated effluent disposal and reuse.
• Performs tasks of midlevel and advanced complexity associated with the operation, maintenance, repair and trouble-shooting of equipment, such as pumps, generators, pressurized vessels, blowers and compressors, metering devices.
• Performs duties of mid-level complexity in the monitoring of chemical water treatment, biological wastewater treatment systems, 
• Adjusts flow rates, monitors and adjusts chemical doses, operates and trouble-shoots pump controls, performs repairs on equipment and maintains clear and accurate records of activities and events
• Performs midlevel and advanced calculations to determine conditions associated with water treatment processes and operations
• Prepares Water and Waste Water Compliance reports to be submitted to New Mexico Environmental Department, supervisors and others.
• Performs midlevel duties in connection with customer service and relations in the field, interacts with technical support staff within and without the County personnel body.
• Performs mid-level and advanced in connection collecting samples of water and wastewater, in accordance with standard procedures and regulatory requirements.
• When required, performs mid-level laboratory testing on water and wastewater samples, interprets results, collects and interprets existing records, collects and interprets meter and gauge data, and maintains up to date operational logs. 
• Under general supervision, monitors and performs operations related with applicable regulatory compliance.
• Performs duties associated with maintaining treatment plant work areas, grounds, equipment and tools, so that conditions are always conducive to a safe and health promoting environment.
• Reports verbally and in writing about malfunctions, abnormalities and potential hazards associated with the daily operations of water and wastewater systems.
• Performs public relations duties, makes presentations to members of the public to advance the public knowledge of water and wastewater systems.
• Provides basic training to Utility Workers and lower level Operators about the general operations of water and wastewater systems.
• When necessary, leads critical and complex evaluations to resolve system operations and maintenance problems.
• Assessment of duties to include cleaning and maintaining facilities in good and health promoting conditions. 
• Performs duties associated with keeping inventory of equipment and tools, and reports about any losses, damage, or other conditions that may need managerial attention.
• Performs mechanical work of mid-level and advanced complexity in connection with preventive and corrective maintenance of equipment typically found in water and wastewater facilities.
• Operates road machinery and associated equipment used in day-to-day operations of water and wastewater facilities.
• Performs work orders as assigned by supervisor.

 
Knowledge / Skills:             

• Knowledge of physics and arithmetic of midlevel complexity, as necessary to support and justify water and wastewater treatment operations, trouble-shooting and correction. 
• Reading comprehension of midlevel complexity and writing skills
• Ability to learn occupational hazards and safety procedures in the wastewater operations and maintenance; ability to operate powered and manual equipment, machinery, and tools used in wastewater plant operations and maintenance; to establish effective co-working relationships; to understand and follow oral and/or written communication; to observe safety procedures.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent plus four (4) years of training and/or experience in the operation and maintenance of advanced, complex wastewater treatment facilities or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must possess a NM Wastewater Systems Level III or Water Systems Level III certification.

Supplemental information

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