Distribution Operator

Actively participates in duties of a high performance three-member crew assigned to maintain, upgrade, and expand the Utility's water distribution system and the sanitary sewer collection system.

Work assignments include, but are not limited, to the following:

• Operate Utility equipment units, such as backhoe/loader, dump truck, hydraulic jet (flush) truck, rodder, and tools such as hole hog, tapping machine, jackhammer, acetylene torch, pipe saw, trash pump and air compressor, to perform any operation within the capacity of the equipment and as necessary to accomplish the job required
• Locating and repair of water leaks
• Analyzing and correcting low-pressure services• Repairing, replacing and providing maintenance on water mains, valves, meter services, fire hydrants and other water system appurtenances
• Locating and repairing all breaks and stoppages in sewer mains and lateral lines
• Cleaning, repairing, and replacement of sewer mains and manholes
• Adjusting valve boxes and manhole lids to proper grade
• Construction of water and sewer line extensions, installing new meter services and sewer taps, hydrants, valves and manholes
• Clean, service, and maintain all vehicles, equipment, and tools assigned to the crew
• Assist with housekeeping, cleaning, and maintenance of workplace facilities
• When called upon, assist other Utility divisions in the maintenance and minor construction of the facilities for which they are responsible
• Perform other duties and special assignments as directed by superiors Knowledge of material, methods, and techniques used in construction, maintenance and repair activities as related to assigned areas of specialization
• Knowledgeable in generally accepted standards and techniques used in the operation and maintenance of water distribution and sanitary sewer systems
• Ability to operate heavy equipment and tools
• Ability to meet schedules and time lines
• Demonstrate the ability to work safely and efficiently
• Demonstrate ability to understand and interpret verbal and written instructions, and read documents such as safety rules and operating instructions
• Capable of maintaining an effective working relationship with fellow employees and work courteously and tactfully with the public and co-workers
• Maintain a good attendance record Work is primarily performed outdoors, in every kind of weather conditions, and in wet, muddy, confined work spaces such as ditches, pits, underground vaults, manholes, and wet wells. Noise intensity ranges from moderate to extreme. Exposure to hazardous materials ranges from moderate to fairly high. Employees are expected to work around moving objects or vehicles and to observe safety precautions while working in streets, highways and other public thoroughfares. The work requires dexterity of hands and fingers to operate specialized equipment and tools; physical agilityto reach overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally; walk over rough, uneven surfaces; stand for extended periods of time; bend at the waist; and occasional lifting of heavy items. Employees in this position must have the ability to hear and speak in order to exchange information. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and distance vision, color and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus.

RHID: AR0047301