Senior Water Systems Technician – Operations & Maintenance

City of Naperville, Illinois; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Naperville’s Water Utility is seeking a Senior Water Utility Technician in the Water Supply section to perform skilled and semi-skilled work in the operation, inspection, sanitation, maintenance, and/or repair of the City’s water supply. This position is represented by the IBEW Local 196 union.

Wage rates and other benefits are subject to the language in the Collective Bargaining Agreement. The role involves monitoring pumps and pressures, repairing and maintaining equipment,

Qualifications

• Three years of experience in operation and/or maintenance of a water supply facility.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• IEPA Class C Certificate of Competency or ability to obtain within one year.
• Valid State of Illinois driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Monitor water supply system for pumping, pressures, flows, storage, and chlorination rates.
• Plan and perform mechanical and electrical repairs on pumps, PLCs, PRVs, and related equipment.
• Operate and maintain pumps, control panels, PLCs, and water treatment equipment.
• Maintain accurate daily records of operations, usage, storage, and chemical feed rates.
• Install electrical/mechanical additions and maintain records.
• Maintain safe work zones and follow safety policies.
• Prepare progress and regulatory reports.
• Drive to storage tanks, facilities, and well sites for operations.
• Transport chlorine gas and other chemicals as needed.
• Maintain facilities and grounds around water sites.
• May train subordinate staff in maintenance techniques.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Safety procedures

Water system monitoring

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

IEPA Class C Certificate of Competency as Public Water Supply Operator or ability to obtain within 1 year

Job description

The City of Naperville’s Water Utility is seeking a Senior Water Utility Technician in the Water Supply section to perform skilled and semi-skilled work in the operation, inspection, sanitation, maintenance, and/or repair of the City’s water supply. This position is represented by the IBEW Local 196 union.

Wage rates and other benefits are subject to the language in the Collective Bargaining Agreement. The role involves monitoring pumps and pressures, repairing and maintaining equipment,