Water/Wastewater Inspector

Village of Ruidoso; Ruidoso (NM); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The Village of Ruidoso is seeking a Water/Wastewater Inspector to inspect grease traps, monitor water levels, and supervise contractor work for the town’s water and wastewater systems.

The role includes assisting with repairs, data collection, and maintaining logs, in a responsive and safety-focused environment under general supervision.

Qualifications

• High School Education or Equivalent required.
• Two years of experience working on water and wastewater systems required.
• Must pass criminal history checks and drug/alcohol tests.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections of grease traps, water levels, and contractors performing utility work.
• Assist with repairs and maintenance of water distribution and wastewater lines.
• Read water levels and report flow through meters and gauges.
• Enter daily logs and maintain progress records and reports.
• Attend meetings as required and follow Village policies and procedures.

Skills

Reading gauges

Meters readings

Documentation

Field inspection

Communication skills

Education

High School Education or Equivalent

Tools

Two-way radio

Meters and gauges

Construction blueprints

Job description

The Water/Wastewater Inspector will conduct and report on inspections of grease traps, water levels, contractors doing utility work for the Village of Ruidoso. This position will assist with repairs and maintenance of water distribution and wastewater collection lines. Under general supervision, performs a variety of semi-skilled and unskilled duties in the construction inspection, repair, maintenance, and operation of water and wastewater distribution and collection systems. Non-exempt FLSA.

Essential Job Functions

The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position

• Regular attendance is an essential function of this job to ensure continuity of services.
• Reads water levels at Grindstone Dam, reads and reports the flow through raw water meters, fire hydrant meters, and golf course wells.
• Conducts and reports inspections of grease traps at commercial and industrial institutions, inspects the performance of contractors doing utility work for the Village of Ruidoso, and answers contractor’s questions, maintains progress records, reviews and verifies progress payments and inspection reports.
• Maintain and update the Village Standard Specifications as needed, review contractors submitted, specifications, and plans as needed.
• Performs duties such as preventive maintenance and repairs on gauging stations, metering equipment, recorders and water meters, assists with repairing and maintaining water distribution and wastewater collection lines, and keeps logs of activities.
• Enters daily log for projects and work orders
• Will inspect any new service being installed by contractor water or sewer.
• Will respond to New Mexico 811 requests in a timely manner to locate and mark Village infrastructure and make sure locate is cleared in 811 port hole.

Other Responsibilities or Job Requirements

• Attend Infrastructure, pre-construction, and progress meetings etc. as required, schedules pre-construction and progress meetings as needed
• Responsible for maintenance of assigned vehicle and may assist skilled operators in the operation of the Ditch Witch jet rodder and Vactor truck.
• Completes personal timesheet accurately and timely enters time Employee Self Service software daily/weekly and ensures time is reported based on actual time worked.
• Ensures proper purchasing procedures are followed; ensures that any on-the job injury is reported immediately and followed up with appropriate forms and actions; ensures any reports of harassment are immediately reported and appropriate actions are taken; ensures compliance with all Village of Ruidoso policies and procedures including but not limited to Procurement, IT, Personnel Manual, Safety Manual etc., and reports any suspected fraud and/or abuse to the Utility Manager, Public Works Director, or Village Manager
• The above statements are not a complete list of all responsibilities and duties performed by employees in this job. As a condition of employment, employees are required to perform other related duties and special projects as assigned

Physical Demands

• Ability to maintain physical condition and stamina appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities which may include sitting, standing, or walking for extended periods of time, driving or riding in vehicles.
• The usual requirements in an office environment may require lifting boxes of supplies, equipment and occasional adjustment of office furniture.
• Occasional pushing, pulling, lifting and/or moving up to 25 pounds, and occasional squatting, bending or twisting as required.

Work Environment

• Possess ability to adapt to inclement weather conditions and/or situations and ability to drive, occasionally long distances.
• Ability to perform duties and adapt to flexible work schedules as established by management which includes working a fairly irregular schedule, long hours, weekends, holidays, and is subject to being called in to work and being on standby.
• Noise level could be moderate to loud in work environment, and ability to work in stressful environment and deal effectively with stress.

Travel Requirements

Limited travel – ability to travel for activities such as classes, and workshops in and out of the service area and overnight travel as required.

Qualifications

High School Education or Equivalent required and two (2) years working on water and wastewater systems required.
Must be able to pass criminal history checks and must be willing to take and pass a drug/alcohol test and comply with agency "Drug Free" Policy.

License and/or Certifications

Prefer NM Water Level II certification and or NM Wastewater Collection System Level II certification.
Must possess and maintain valid New Mexico motor vehicle operator’s permit of appropriate classification and endorsement as required. Must agree to maintain a satisfactory MVR and minimum requirement of insurability as required by law. MVR background checks will be conducted by the Village.

Knowledge of

the principles, methods, materials and tools employed in the repair, maintenance, and new construction of water distribution systems, sewer collection system; preventive maintenance and inspection methods; operate and use of a variety of tools and equipment used for water and wastewater system maintenance and repair.

Skill in

communicating in person, in writing, and by telephone and using two-way radio; in supervising and performing day-to-day water treatment plant processes, tests, and procedures; communication and organizational skills.

Ability to

read and interpret construction blueprints and construction specifications; read gauges and meters to determine flows, volumes, and pressures; read and understand water/wastewater system maps and blue prints; understand and follow regulations, guidelines, instructions, and procedures; establishing and maintaining routine working relationships with citizens, contractors, and Village employees.

Closing Statements

• Any position that lists a minimum qualification for education level and/or license/certification will require the applicant to provide proof of documentation if selected for hire into the position.
• In the event of an emergency, employees are required to work to provide for the safety and well-being of the public, including the delivery and restoration of vital services.
• This job description is subject to change as the needs of the organization and Department change or the requirements of this position change.