Senior Water Utility Technician – Water Supply

City of Naperville, Illinois; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; 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 work in operation, inspection, sanitation, maintenance, and/or repair of the City's water supply systems. The position is union represented by IBEW Local 196, with wage rates and benefits governed by the collective bargaining agreement.

The role requires monitoring pumping and pressure, repairing pumps, PLCs, PRVs, chlorination systems, and other equipment;

Qualifications

• Monitors water supply system to ensure proper pumping and pressures.
• Plans and performs mechanical and electrical repair on pumps, PLCs, PRVs, feeders and other water equipment.
• Operates and maintains pumps, control panels, PLCs, and related equipment.
• Maintains accurate daily records of operations, water usage, tank levels and chemical feed rates.
• Installs modifications to water facilities and maintains records.
• Prioritizes safety and reports unsafe conditions to supervisors.
• Prepares progress and regulatory reports.
• Drives to tanks and stations to perform operations.
• Transports chlorine gas and other chemicals as needed.
• Maintains buildings and grounds around facilities.
• May train subordinate staff.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor pumping systems to maintain pressures and flow.
• Repair water treatment equipment and controls including PLCs and PRVs.
• Recordkeeping of water usage, tank levels and chemical feeds.
• Travel to facilities daily to conduct operations and system checks.
• Ensure safety compliance and report hazards.
• Prepare monthly regulatory reports.

Skills

Water system operation

Mechanical maintenance

Safety procedures

Record keeping

Electrical/PLC knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Water treatment or related field training

Job description

The City of Naperville's Water Utility is currently seeking a Senior Water Utility Technician in their 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.

Required

• Monitors water supply system to ensure proper pumping and system pressures, water flows, storage tank levels, and chlorination feed rates.
• Plans and performs mechanical and electrical repair work on a variety of water supply and treatment equipment and instrument controls such as large capacity pumps, deep-well pumping equipment, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), pressure reducing/regulating valves (PRVs), chemical feeders, flow recorders, emergency power generators, electric motors, and other water treatment equipment.
• Operates and maintains large capacity pumps, deep-well pumping equipment, control panels, PLCs, PRV’s, gas and liquid chlorination systems, chemical feeders, emergency power generators, electric motors, and other water treatment equipment.
• Maintains accurate daily records for waterworks operations, equipment, water usage, water storage tank levels, and treatment chemical feed rates.
• Installs electrical/mechanical additions and/or modifications to water supply facilities. Maintains operating, maintenance, and inventory records.
• Monitors work zones for unsafe conditions and takes corrective action when warranted. Reports such conditions to supervisor as appropriate. Adheres, at all times, to proper safety-related policies and practices. Practices safety procedures in the performance of all job duties.
• Prepares work progress reports and assists in the preparation of monthly reports for regulatory agencies.
• Drives to various elevated storage tanks, waterworks, and reservoir/booster pump station facilities, emergency standby well sites, and other locations as required on a daily basis to execute various operational functions.
• Transports chlorine gas and other water treatment chemicals as needed to various facilities throughout the City.
• Maintains buildings and grounds around well sites, pump stations, and storage facilities. Maintains ground storage reservoirs, elevated storage tanks, and other structures.
• May train subordinate and temporary employees in maintenance techniques.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Preferred

• Formal education beyond the twelfth grade. Additional training in water treatment, wastewater treatment, mechanical maintenance, or a related field.

The City of Naperville, Illinois is a dynamic community of 153,000 residents, conveniently located 28 miles west of Chicago. Various publications have named Naperville as one of the best cities in the United States in which to live. The City has gained national recognition for our family-friendly environment, excellent schools and library system, low crime rate, and vibrant downtown area. Its also a great place to work! Our municipal government employs over 900 dedicated individuals in a wide range of job categories and provides a collaborative working environment, a forward-looking leadership team, and a competitive benefits package.

THE CITY OF NAPERVILLE IS AN E. O. E.

The City of Naperville complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals needing accommodations in the recruitment process should notify Human Resources in advance at [phone].