at City of Nampa in NAMPA, Idaho, United States
Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY:
The principal function of an employee in this class is to perform routine and skilled work in the installation and maintenance of domestic and pressurized irrigation water systems and services. The work is performed under the supervision and direction of the Operations Supervisor, but considerable leeway is granted for the exercise of independent judgment and initiative. The nature of the work performed requires that an employee in this class establish and maintain effective working relationships with the assigned supervisor, other City employees, State and Federal regulatory agencies, vendors, contractors, and the public.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
• Maintain and inspect domestic and non-domestic water line installations, pumps, motors, valves, chemical distribution systems, and other distribution lines in a safe and efficient manner and in compliance with City, State, and Federal rules and regulations.
• Monitor and record daily pump operations, including pump output pressure; chemical use, including chlorine use; and other operational and testing activities; resolve leakage problems or other water customer service questions; troubleshoot pump, electrical panel, and motor problems, as required.
• Sample water system locations as scheduled, and customer service samples as required; deliver samples to the laboratory for analysis.
• Act as a crew leader in major construction projects within the water system, including but not limited to water line extensions, water main replacement projects, and upgrades to the system.
• Assist with maintenance, replacement, and service of existing domestic and non-domestic water services and in the design, modification, and construction of irrigation well stations to improve efficiency, as required.
• Perform emergency shutdown or repair work on all domestic and non-domestic water systems. Respond in a timely manner to emergency or flood calls to minimize water damage to public and private property while maintaining compliance with AWWA, State, and EPA standards to prevent contamination. Performs on-call duties on a rotating basis.
• Monitor, repair, and replace fire hydrants.
ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS:
• Ensure public and operational safety, including interacting with the public and with other agencies regarding service outages and road closures.
• Keep immediate supervisor and designated others accurately informed concerning work progress, including present and potential work problems and suggestions for new or improved ways of addressing such problems.
• Respond to citizens' questions and comments in a courteous and timely manner.
• Communicate and coordinate regularly with appropriate others to maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of interdepartmental operations and activities.
• Is punctual and timely in meeting requirements of performance, including attendance standards and work deadlines.
• Communicate information and state concerns in a clear and professional manner.
• Respect the opinion of others and demonstrate a reasonable relationship with employees, supervisors, and others.
• Accept and perform in a timely and effective manner changes in work assignments and/or how work is performed.
• Assume responsibility for other duties as required or assigned, and attends meetings, conferences, workshops, and training sessions, and reviews publications and audio-visual materials to become and remain current on principles, practices, and new developments in assigned work areas.
