Utility Systems Operator I

Santa Fe County NM

Santa Fe (NM)

On-site

USD 42,000 - 65,000

Full time

26 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

AD&D Insurance

Voluntary Life and AD&D

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

FSA

EAP

Job summary

Santa Fe County is seeking a dedicated Operations and Maintenance Worker to manage the day-to-day operations, preventive maintenance, and repairs of the county's water supply and wastewater systems. The role includes meter reading, sample collection, data entry, and reporting, with attention to safety and regulatory compliance.

The position requires a High School diploma or equivalent, plus two years of related plumbing/maintenance experience and NM Water Systems Level 1 certification.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent plus two years of training/experience in plumbing, pipefitting and O&M tasks.
Must possess NM Water Systems Level 1 operator certification.

Responsibilities

Operates, maintains, and repairs County Utilities water supply facilities and wells.
Performs meter reading and interacts with customers as necessary.
Collects water and wastewater samples and trains in interpreting results.
Maintains facility work areas, grounds, tools, and equipment in safe condition.
Performs minor plumbing and pipefitting tasks as required.
Assists in mechanical work on pumps, generators, and other equipment.
Performs basic data entry and calculations related to water treatment.
Performs security inspections and records operational status.
Maintains daily shift logs and operational records.
Performs chemical feed operations and calibration of feed pumps.

Skills

Arithmetic for flow rates

Reading technical material

Written reports

Safety procedures

Team communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

NM Water Systems Level 1 certification

Two years of related experience/education

Job description

Primary Purpose

To perform duties in the operations, maintenance and repairs of equipment, facilities and infrastructure in the water supply and wastewater collection/treatment/disposal systems.

Essential Job Functions

Performs basic duties related to the operation maintenance and repairs of all County Utilities' water supply facilities, well sites; including preventive maintenance tasks for pumps, motors, generators, and other specialized equipment used in processing, conveying, storing water and wastewater; assists in the observation in operating conditions of remote monitoring equipment; performs reading, basic maintenance, calibration and troubleshooting of meters and gauges;
Performs water meter reading and interacts with customers as necessary.
Collects water and wastewater samples, and trains in the interpretation of complex results, and their connection to any necessary operational shifts.
Performs duties as necessary to maintain facility work areas, grounds, tools and equipment in a clean, safe and orderly condition.
Performs minor preventive maintenance on plant equipment and buildings; exercises and lubricates valves, lubricates valves and makes verbal or written reports to Utilities Supervisor.
Performs minor plumbing and pipefitting tasks as required.
Assists in mechanical work associated with the preventive and corrective maintenance of pumps, generators and other specialized equipment.
Performs minor data entry and handling, including basic mathematical operations associated with water and wastewater treatment.
Performs basic security inspections and identifies deficiencies that may jeopardize system operations or the public health and safety.
Maintains daily shift log and other records as necessary for the continuous monitoring of water and wastewater operations.
Performs chemical feed operations, calibration of feed pumps, and maintains accurate records of such operations.

Knowledge / Skills

Knowledge of applied arithmetic in connection with determining flow rates, volumes, concentrations and feed rates in connection with water pumping, and distribution, as well as chemical treatment in wastewater operations.
Ability to read and comprehend complex technical material and instructions
Ability to provide written summaries of operations and document events accurately.
Ability to learn and comprehend the magnitude of occupational hazards and safety procedures associated with normal water and wastewater operations; ability to operate powered and manual equipment, machinery, and tools used in water and wastewater filed operations and maintenance;
Ability to establish effective co-worker relationships; provide clear oral and/or written reports.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent plus two (2) years of training and/or experience in plumbing, pipefitting, and operation and maintenance tasks associated with water treatment, distribution and conveyance facilities or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Must possess NM Water Systems Level 1 or Wastewater Systems Level I operator certification.

Supplemental Information

Working Conditions

Work is performed primarily outdoors and under different weather conditions, with exposure to dust, fumes, airborne particles, allergens, wastewater, heights, animals and extreme heat or cold. Work involves high risk and potentially dangerous situations working near hazardous/moving materials, equipment and machinery; and exposure to vibration and excessive noise. The use of protective clothing, equipment, devices and materials is required. Work requires the ability to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands or arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk, hear, and smell; clarity of vision at short and long distance; and the ability to lift up to 50lbs. Work schedules may include evening and weekend hours, plus 24-hour emergency and on-call duty. Walking, bending, stooping and lifting up to 50 lbs. is required. Travel outside Santa Fe County may be required occasionally.

Employee may be called out in emergency situations related to emergency water and wastewater system operations (i.e. water line breaks). When contacted, the employee is expected to report to work unless there are special non-recurring circumstances, regardless of the location of the employee’s residence. Incumbent must be available for 24-hour emergency on call duty and weekend work when required. Must have personal telephone or be available by any equally effective means of communication.

Conditions Of Employment

Selected candidate must submit to and pass a County paid pre-employment physical and drug/alcohol screening. Additionally, selected candidate must submit to and pass a county paid criminal background screening. Selected candidate must possess and maintain a valid New Mexico Class D Drivers License as incumbent shall be appointed to drive a County vehicle during the performance of his/her duties. Candidate must obtain and/or maintain all certifications required.

Santa Fe County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of Santa Fe County to ensure equal employment opportunity to all persons regardless of race, color, age, physical or mental handicap, sex, national origin, ancestry, religion, serious medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or political affiliation

Santa Fe County is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to eligible, full-time and part-time employees who work 20 hours per week. You will receive plan booklets, which give you more detailed information about each of these programs.

Benefits Offered

Medical
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
Voluntary Life and AD&D
Short-Term Disability
Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Gym Membership

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Health Benefits
Leave and Retirement
Additional Employee Benefits
Employee Development Program

Do you have a High School diploma or GED?

Do you have a valid driver's license?

Do you have two (2) years of training and/or experience in plumbing, pipefitting, and operation and maintenance tasks associated with water treatment, distribution and conveyance facilities or an equivalent combination of education and experience?