Water Operator

City of Des Plaines; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Healthcare

Paid vacation and holidays

Life Insurance

IMRFPlus retirement benefits

Roth IRA and deferred compensation

Job summary

The City of Des Plaines is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to operate and repair water plant and distribution facilities, and to support city facilities, grounds, and equipment. The role emphasizes teamwork and safety to keep critical systems performing reliably.

Responsibilities include monitoring equipment, collecting samples, performing tests, and supervising crew members. CDL and water-operator licenses are required or pursued as part of the job.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1–2 years’ experience in repair & maintenance of facilities or equivalent.
• CDL with Airbrake/Tanker endorsements within 120 days.
• Water operator license (Class C) within 1 year.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and repair water plant equipment and facilities.
• Perform routine and emergency maintenance of city buildings and grounds.
• Respond to water service issues, leaks, and disturbances.
• Operate and calibrate instruments, collect samples, and test water quality.
• Train and supervise subordinate personnel as needed.

Skills

Heavy manual tasks

Verbal and written communication

Teamwork and coordination

Water plant operations

Troubleshooting electrical/mechanical

Computer skills (Word, Excel, GIS)

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Word

Excel

PubWorks

GIS

Job description

Step One Salary 65145 Salary Range 65145 88786 POSITION SUMMARY Performs a variety of semi skilled and skilled technical and maintenance work in the operation maintenance and repair of water plant and distribution facilities and systems and a variety of semi skilled and skilled maintenance work in the construction operation repair and maintenance of City owned facilities grounds infrastructure and equipment with a positive team orientated attitude toward success SUPERVISION RECEIVEDEXERCISED Works under supervision of a Crew Leader May assist to coordinate instruct or supervise the work of new employees or other personnel as assigned ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Monitors the performance of all equipment gauges and charts in the water plant and related facilities; records statistical data concerning plant operations; maintains operates repairs and replaces equipment as necessary; charts lab test results for trend analysis and maintains accurate records of analyses and test resultsOperates maintains and repairs malfunctions at the water plant water storage and pumping facilities and pressure monitoring points; repairs gauges pumps filters and other controls and equipmentCollects samples and identifies concentrations of chemical physical or biological characteristics of water required in accordance with local state and Federal clean water requirements; gathers and tests water samples for plant efficiency reports as required Monitors water quality and turbidity and checks chlorine and BAC T levelsPerforms quality control tests on lab equipment and lab analyses; evaluates procedures and results for accuracy and determines appropriate methodsAssists with training other personnel in acceptable lab methods and procedures to assure accuracy of test resultsAssists with calibration modification or repairs to instrumentation and control equipment including recorders flowmeter and other water monitoring equipmentMonitors performance of electrical systems circuits or equipment of the water plant and storage facilitiesResponds to residential complaints and other requests for service during business and non business hoursPerforms the installation inspection and maintenance of fire hydrants valves and related equipmentPerforms utility locations of all City utilities as part of Joint Utility Locating Information for ExcavatorsPerforms the turning on and off of water service as directed based upon leaks emergencies or nonpayment of bills; the final readings of meters; and the delivery of pre shutoff notices to homeownersResponds to residential complaints and other requests for service in response to excessive water usage discoloration or low pressureResponds to residential complaints and other requests for servicePerforms all duties in conformance to appropriate safely and security standardsPerforms general carpentry and other construction related activities in the repair and maintenance of City facilities Repairs building systems including mechanical electrical firelife safety and custodial as neededResponds to emergency events such as water main breaks flooding and snow removalPerforms all duties in conformance to appropriate safety and security standardsAssists with the oversight of contractors for various projects and repairsPerforms other related duties as assigned by supervisorMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS High school diploma or GED Equivalent One to two years of experience in the repair & maintenance of facilities or an equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted provided the candidate has demonstrated the ability to perform the essential duties and responsibilitiesMINIMUM KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES This position requires employees to respond to emergency and non emergency situations outside normal business hoursExpected hours of work upon successful orientation and training for the position shift will be as followsThursday Friday Saturday 300 pm 1100 pmSunday Monday 1100 pm 700 amSome knowledge of equipment facilities materials methods and procedures used in maintenance construction and repair activitiesThe skill to operate the listed tools and equipment safely and efficientlyAbility to perform heavy manual tasks for extended periods of time; ability to work safely; ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing and to understand and carry out written and oral instructionsAbility to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the general publicKnowledge of equipment facilities materials methods and procedures used in building system maintenance construction and repair including carpentry plumbing HVAC systems and electrical maintenance of facilitiesSome knowledge of equipment facilities materials method and procedures used in maintenance construction and repair activities some knowledge of municipal sewer and water systemsKnowledge of equipment facilities materials methods and procedures used in maintenance construction and repair activitiesBasic knowledge of water meters and plumbing systemsAbility to train and supervise subordinate personnel in the duties of their position; ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the general public; ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructionsSkills in the use of a computer including software programs such as Word Excel PubWorks GIS and emailState of Illinois Class A CDL Drivers License with Airbrake Fifth Wheel and Tanker endorsement is required within 120 days of employment The CDL License with the endorsement must be maintained by the position holder at all timesClass C Water Operators License acquired within 1 yearEQUIPMENT USED Requires the frequent use of motorized vehicles and equipment including tractor loader dump truck pickup truck utility truck skid steer with various attachments tamper plate compactor saws pumps compressors sanders grinders generators common hand and power tools shovels wrenches detection devices mobile radio and cellular phone PHYSICAL DEMANDS While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger handle feel or operate objects tools or controls and reach with hands and arms The employee frequently is required to stand and talk or hear The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; climb or balance; stoop kneel crouch or crawl; and smell The employee must frequently lift andor move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift andor move up to 100 pounds Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception and the ability to adjust focus WORKING CONDITIONS While performing the duties of this job the employee regularly works in outside weather conditions on uneven ground surfaces The employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts and is frequently exposed to wet andor humid conditions and vibration The employee occasionally works in confined areas and in high precarious places and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles toxic or caustic chemicals and risk of electrical shock The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud on occasion

BENEFITS

• Comprehensive Healthcare Weve got you covered with medical dental and optical insurance options tailored to fit your needsoffering low deductibles low premiums and an overall low cost to you and your family
• Generous paid vacation personal and sick leave for a balanced work life experience
• Paid holidays to enjoy special moments throughout the year
• Employer paid Life Insurance for peace of mind
• Participation in the prestigious Illinois Municipal Employee Retirement System IMRFPlus as a member of the City of Des Plaines team you get access to exciting financial benefits
• Retirement Health Savings Account
• Transportation Spending Account457
• Deferred Compensation Plan
• Roth IRA
• Optional additional Life Insurance

This benefits package ensures your well being security and a bright future