Water Systems Technician - On-Call Pumps & Purification

Pocatello Fire Department; Pocatello (ID); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job description

The Water Department Pump & Purification Technician maintains the Water Distribution system by performing installation, maintenance and repair work on wells, well houses, pumps and pumping stations, booster stations, pressure reducing stations, storage tanks and individual pumping/purification systems. This job is required to have both a Class I Drinking Water Treatment Operator and a Class II Drinking Water Distribution Operator certification.* The work is performed under the supervision of the Water Operations Supervisor.

The job requires knowledge of the methods of water distribution including wells and well houses, pumps and pumping stations, booster stations, pressure reducing stations, storage tanks, and individual pumping/purification systems. It also requires additional knowledge of remote and electronic monitoring, recording, communications and alarm systems.

The job requires the ability to maintain a collaborative and cooperative working relationship with elected and appointed officials, other City employees, other organizations, and the general public.

The work environment is a public building and outdoor environment that may include exposure to hazardous chemicals and gases, confined space, elevated tanks, working in adverse weather conditions, traffic hazards and hazards involving the use of power tools and equipment. The noise level is generally moderate but with occasional exposure to noisy and/or loud equipment.

The job is an on-call position, responding to emergency situations. Employees designated as immediate response personnel must live thirty minutes or less from their usual daily work site.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintains the Water Distribution system, including but not limited to wells and well houses, pumps and pumping stations, booster stations, pressure reducing stations, storage tanks, and individual pumping/purification systems to ensure the delivery of safe drinking water in compliance with all applicable federal and state standards.
• Installs, operates, maintains, and repairs chlorination equipment.
• Installs, maintains, troubleshoots and repairs pumps and motors, electronic monitoring, recording, communications and alarm systems.
• Installs, maintains, and repairs pump control, pressure relief, pressure reducing, altitude valves, and related systems. Installs, maintains, and repairs pipes, plumbing, and fittings in well houses and booster stations.
• Monitors, calibrates, and adjusts system flow and operations by checking and recording readings, operational data, and related records.
• Takes water samples for laboratory quality testing to ensure compliance with federal, state, and other applicable drinking water standards.
• Maintains telemetry system. Maintains records, documents, and logs.
• Operates light and medium equipment including, but not limited to, air compressor, jack hammer, dump truck, backhoe, loader, excavator, boom truck, and lift.
• Maintains roads to wells, storage tanks, and booster stations. Performs snow removal, as needed.
• Operates power equipment and hand tools.
• Operates specialized electrical testing equipment.
• Performs maintenance on buildings and grounds including, but not limited to, painting, cleaning, herbicide application, mowing, and related landscaping and maintenance duties.
• Disinfects and tests new equipment before putting it into service.
• Responds to customer complaints on water quality and/or pressure.
• Performs other duties as assigned. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time.
• Performs all work duties and activities in accordance with City policies, procedures, and safety practices.

ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or GED; and
• Flagging certification;
• CPR and First Aid certification;
• Class I Drinking Water Treatment Operator certification*;
• Class II Drinking Water Distribution Operator certification*;
• Class B CDL*;
• Two (2) years of equipment repair & maintenance experience is preferred.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities to successfully perform the essential functions of the position may be considered.

Required Skills, Knowledge And Abilities To Successfully Perform The essential functions of the position may be considered.

Hiring Note

The Pump and Purification Technician position requires a Class B CDL within six (6) months of hire date; Class I Drinking Water Treatment Operator certification; and Class II Distribution Operator certifications within eighteen (18) months of hire. Failure to acquire these certifications by the established date will violate the terms of the position and will result in layoff from the position.

CLASSIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

The requirements listed below are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill, and/or ability required for an individual to satisfactorily perform each essential duty satisfactorily.