OPERATOR I - WATER DISTRIBUTION

City of Ardmore; Ardmore (OK); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Ardmore is seeking a field position responsible for the operation and maintenance of water distribution systems. The role requires after-hours and on-call work, including weekends, and involves repairing water lines, maintaining equipment, and assisting with projects.

Candidate must have a high school diploma or GED, a valid Oklahoma driver license, and the ability to obtain CDL and Class D Water Works Operator licenses within 12 months.

Qualifications

• Must communicate clearly and follow directions in written and verbal form.
• Basic math skills required for measurements and calculations.
• Ability to organize multiple tasks and maintain efficiency.
• Willingness to work after hours, on-call, and weekends as required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with repairs, projects and preventative maintenance of machinery and equipment.
• Maintain and repair water lines; lay new water lines as required.
• Operate pneumatic and hand tools; operate equipment and trucks; clean and maintain equipment.
• Explain and take directions via phone from Supervisor when necessary for repairs.
• Help maintain a parts inventory.
• Work without supervision; work on-call.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Math

Organization

On-call readiness

Self-supervised work

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Pneumatic tools

Hand tools

Operate trucks

CDL license eligibility

Job description

Duties include, but are not limited to, operation and maintenance of equipment, working with distribution crews repairing/replacing water and assisting in repairing/replacing sewer lines. Position requires after normal business hours, on-call and work on appointed weekends

• Assist with repairs, projects and preventative maintenance of all machinery and equipment.
• Maintain and repair water lines; repair and replace water lines due to leaks; lay new water lines as required.
• Operate pneumatic and hand tools; operate all equipment and trucks; clean and maintain equipment.
• Must be able to explain and take directions via phone from Supervisor and Warehouse Storekeeper, when necessary for needed repairs
• Help maintain a parts inventory
• Must be able to work without supervision; must be able to work "on-call".
• Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED,

Certificates and Licenses:

• Valid Oklahoma driver license
• Possess or ability to obtain a CDL commercial driver license within 12 months
• Possess or ability to obtain within 12 months a Class D Water Works Operator license

Knowledge and Skills:

• Knowledge of State and DEQ regulations governing the operation of a water distribution system.
• Must be able to communicate clearly and concisely with supervisors, peers, salesmen and suppliers, both verbally and in written form; must be able to understand and follow verbal and written instructions
• Must be organized, efficient, creative and capable of implementing multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Must have basic math skills.

Physical Job Requirements:

• Physical Activities
  None
  Under 1/3
  To
  2/3
  Over
  2/3
  Physical Activities
  None
  Under 1/3
  To
  2/3
  Over
  2/3
• Stand
  X
  Lift up to 25 pounds
  X
• Walk
  X
  Lift up to 50 pounds
  X
• Sit
  X
  Work Outdoors
  X
• Use hands to finger,
  Handle, and feel
  X
  Normal Vision with or without corrective lenses
  Normal hearing level with or without aid
  Moderate to Loud Noise Level
  Must be able to go from indoor to outdoor environment daily
• Climb and balance
  X
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl
  X
• Talk and hear
  X
• Taste and Smell
  X

Conditions of Employment:

• Subject to post offer, pre-employment drug screen
• Subject to post offer, pre-employment fit for duty examination
• Subject to post offer, pre-employment criminal background check
• Must be at least 18 years of age

Performance Measurements:

• The Public Utilities Department functions well, provides excellent customer service to employees and the public, and administers City policies and procedures
• Policies and procedures relevant to Public Utilities are understood, followed, and modeled for other employees.
• Effective relations exist with co-workers as well as with the public and complaints are resolved in a timely manner.
• The City’s professional reputation is maintained.

This is a Safety Sensitive position:

This job has been classified as a “safety sensitive” position as defined by the United States Department of Transportation drug and alcohol testing regulations, the Oklahoma Standards for Workplace Drug and Alcohol Testing Act and/or Oklahoma Medical Marijuana laws. In this position, you will be subject to drug and alcohol testing, which might include random testing. Marijuana is one of the substances included in the drug panel screening. Possession of a Medical Marijuana license will not excuse you from the testing process, or the consequences of testing positive for Marijuana.

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