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HomeMy WebLinkAboutWater Treatment/Distribution Operator II Feb. 2025 City of Port Townsend Job Description Water Treatment/Distribution (Hybrid) Operator II Classification title: Operator II Working title: Water Treatment/Distribution Operator II Department: Public Works – Water Resources Union: Teamsters General Government FLSA status: Non-exempt Wage Classification: 21 Hours: 40 Effective date: Oct. 2023; Jan. 2024; Feb. 2025 Reports to: Operations Manager – Water Resources; Water Treatment Crew Chief; Water Distribution Crew Chief Civil Service: No JOB SUMMARY Under general supervision, performs operation and maintenance of the City’s potable water treatment system and performs a variety of maintenance and repair work to the City’s water distribution system. The City of Port Townsend strives to provide a quality reliable infrastructure looking toward a sustainable future. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Employee shall meet all requirements of groups A, B, and C, 8 of group D, and 4 of group E of the Core Competencies, and the tasks described in these select competencies are considered part of the essential functions for Water Treatment/Distribution Operator II.  Participates as a member of the Public Works team to operate and maintain the City’s potable water treatment system in compliance with all federal, state, and local regulatory standards  Conducts water quality sampling  Collects, compiles, analyzes, and interprets water quality, source water, and operational data and produce reports  Maintains and calibrates pumps, analyzers, sensors, and other equipment associated with water treatment and monitoring  Operates and troubleshoots Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) computer systems and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC)  Performs routine maintenance of water treatment facility buildings, booster pump stations, reservoirs, telemetry, SCADA, mechanical and electrical equipment  Assists in the operation and maintenance of the golf course well  Responds to customer water quality concerns  Responds to after-hours emergencies  Troubleshoots water system problems and make repairs  Assists with preventive maintenance program of equipment in coordination with the Fleet division  Maintains water treatment grounds and facilities in a clean, safe, and efficient manner  Performs repairs to mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems and equipment   Water Treatment/Distribution (Hybrid) Operator II       Assists with maintenance and repairs of the Olympic Gravity Water System  Provides support for other divisions and departments during emergencies  Patrols and inspects all parts of the municipal watershed, water sources, transmission facilities, and storage facilities  Monitors all natural and human-caused processes that might influence source water quality  Monitors stream flows, reservoir levels, weather patterns, snowpack status, and pipeline flows  Conducts tours of the water treatment facility  Other duties as assigned  Participates as a member of the Public Works team to maintain the City’s water distribution system including pumps, pipes, hydrant, meters, reservoirs, and valves  Performs customer service for meter reading, leak repair, and installation of taps and meters  Performs small construction projects including pipe installation and replacement  Operates heavy construction equipment including backhoe, front-end loader, dump trucks, vactor truck, etc., and operates hand tools such as cutoff saws, compactors, jackhammers, etc. as qualified  Transports equipment with dump trucks and pickups with trailers  Performs minor repairs on equipment and reports the need for major repairs  Assists other departments with underground utility work  Assists with establishing and implementing appropriate safety programs for staff and equipment CORE COMPETENCIES: To show competency for these skills, the employee must have worked in an equivalent position for another agency or worked for the City for a minimum of one year demonstrating the skills for this position. The groups below provide a list of competencies for career path development. Group A Competencies  Provides essential services as a front-line worker  Works well in a team environment  Shows the ability to effectively interact with the public  Demonstrates safe work practices  Supports cross-team functionality and collaboration with other divisions and departments.  Supports the division with laborer work  Effective and efficient communication with team members, managers, and other departments, both verbally and in writing, using tact, patience and courtesy to convey instructions, provide feedback, receive feedback, and resolve issues  Communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact with diverse groups of people  Maintains cooperative and effective working relationships with co-workers, peers, management and customers  Flexibility to adapt to changing circumstances, such as shifting priorities, unexpected challenges, or variations in the workload, while maintaining composure and effectiveness Group B Competencies (entry level)  Current flagging card  Basic operation of hand tools and power equipment (electric, pneumatic, and gas powered) such as grinders, impact wrenches, mowers, trimmers, chainsaw, pumps, and other tools  Basic knowledge of water treatment plant operational principles  Basic knowledge of water treatment regulations and compliance requirements  Performs custodial maintenance of facilities Water Treatment/Distribution (Hybrid) Operator II       Performs grounds maintenance of facilities  Ability to use computer and programs for resource tracking and water works related software  Ability to use City GIS maps to locate water, and collect data for asset management  After a minimum of 6 months of experience is available to be added to the stand-by rotation calendar  CDL Class A with N endorsement  Ability to operate dump truck, including snow and ice removal support of the Street division  Ability to perform meter reading and use reading equipment  Performs leak detection and repair  Assists in performing service mainline taps  Assists with mainline hot-taps  Provides labor for install of meters and in the performance of pipe laying work associated with waterworks operations and construction Group C Competencies (mechanical and technical skills)  Proficient operation of hand and power tools to perform routine maintenance and repair of pumps, motors, compressors, blowers, chemical injection systems, and other equipment associated with the water treatment facility  Proficient operations of power equipment such as cutoff saw, wrenches, compaction equipment, concrete saws, and other tools necessary to perform the work  Knowledge of and ability to operate laboratory equipment at the water treatment facility laboratory  Knowledge of electrical, mechanical, construction, and plumbing repairs  General knowledge of EPA, Department of Ecology, and WA Department of Health regulations pertaining to water rights, water treatment, and water quality  Ability to provide general information to the public about the water treatment facility  Ability to perform routine safe handling of all chemicals involved in water treatment operations and laboratory work  Ability to accurately collect, record, and store data in physical and digital formats.  Ability to utilize work management/preventative maintenance software  Ability to identify water treatment process problems  Ability to perform water quality testing  Ability to operate excavation equipment such as excavator and backhoe for ditching, pipe repair, pipe laying/repair, asphalt repair  Knowledge of compaction principles  Ability to operate the vactor truck to perform hydro excavation  Ability to repair water leaks  Ability to perform service line and mainline hot taps  Ability to test and replace meters  Ability to operate pushing machine  Ability to install asphalt and concrete associated with patching  Ability to operate loaders and other heavy construction equipment  Ability to operate GPS equipment for asset inventories and mapping  Ability to perform hydrant, valve, and meter maintenance Group D Competencies (division specific skills)  Demonstrates knowledge of water treatment process in a membrane filtration water treatment plant Water Treatment/Distribution (Hybrid) Operator II       Demonstrates knowledge and operation, repair, and troubleshooting of sodium hypochlorite injection systems  Demonstrates ability to independently operate the City’s water treatment facility for routine operations.  Ability to analyze and interpret water quality/treatment monitoring data  Ability to set, adjust, and maintain automatic control valves and hydraulic control valves (Cla- Val)  Fills out daily work orders and ability to run reports  Ability to serve as a backup to the Crew Chief or Crew Chief Apprentice when not available  Ability to oversee periodic water quality testing  Demonstrates experience troubleshooting and solving water treatment and water distribution system operational problems  Certified Backflow Assembly Tester (serves as back up for City facilities)  Ability to operate and troubleshoot programmable logic controllers  Ability to perform and oversee instrument calibration  Demonstrates expertise in pump station equipment maintenance practices  Demonstrates solution-oriented problem solving in water treatment and distribution  Cross connection control certification  Licensed Journey Level Electrician able to work with 480 v power  Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Science, Geology, Ecology, Biology, Forestry, Math, Engineering, or related field  Reads, understands, and develops operating manuals for specific Water Treatment Facility equipment and processes  Serves as liaison to the engineering division  Demonstrates ability to share skills and train team members  Ability to process GIS information and perform analysis of assets as well as use software to produce maps and informational materials for City staff and the public  Ability to lead installation of service lines, taps, hydrants, and mainline hot taps.  Pipe laying specialist (knowledge of pipe materials characteristics, repair methods, and challenges with various types of pipes)  Ability to perform project staking, layout, and quantity calculations  Ability to lead and set up construction zone safety  Traffic Control Supervisor certification  Ability to perform and oversee water disinfection, flushing, water quality testing, and pressure testing.  Compaction specialist including the ability to test and ensure soil compaction is achieved  Certified Sediment and Erosion Control Lead (CESCL) Group E Competencies (leadership skills)  Skilled in cost analysis and budget development  Understands and implements the City’s purchasing policy and procedures manual  Ability to review operations and recommend improvements  Oversees operational data to ensure proper and efficient function of the water treatment processes  Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with City staff, regulatory agencies, and partner agencies such as United States Forest Service, Port Townsend Paper Corporation, Jefferson PUD, Jefferson County, etc.  Assists management in formulating written policies and procedures Water Treatment/Distribution (Hybrid) Operator II       Coordinates with other City departments and Public Works divisions  Serves as a liaison to the management team  Inspects work performed by crew for compliance with standards  Provides manager with recommendations and/or input regarding hiring and employee reviews  Provides mentoring and training to team members  Ability to communicate technical elements of the work with the public.  Highly effective in communication with team members, public, management, and peers  Demonstrates assertive management skills in fairly addressing issues with peers, the public, management, and other City employees  Ability to lead, motivate, and inspire crew members to achieve performance goals and maintain high standards of quality and efficiency  Understands and responds to the needs and concerns of team members, demonstrating consideration for their perspectives, experiences and well-being  Skilled in resolving conflicts or disagreements that may arise among team members and customers, using diplomacy, and productive problem-solving techniques  Efficiently manages time and resources to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and optimize productivity, while ensuring the safety and quality of work performed by the crew  Assists in the development of and/or maintains a preventative maintenance program  Maintains reports and other documents pertaining to purchases, contracted services, and other operational needs  Operates various computer programs regularly including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Work management software QUALIFICATIONS Required  Water Treatment Plant Operator 2 or higher certification  Water Distribution Manager 2 or higher certification  Cross Connection Control Certification  Graduation from high school or G.E.D.  Valid Washington State Driver’s license and ability to maintain a driving record acceptable to the City’s insurance carrier  Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class “A”  First Aid/CPR certification  Traffic Control and Flagging certification Preferred  Water Treatment Plant Operator 3 or higher certification  Water Distribution Manager 3 or higher certification  Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Science, Geology, Ecology, Biology, Forestry, Math, Engineering, or related field.  3+ years’ experience in a lead role in waterworks related field WORKING CONDITIONS This position requires being onsite working in a Water Treatment Facility and in the field primarily in the outdoors during all types of weather; repeated walking, bending, stooping and lifting; the ability to occasionally lift up to 60 lbs.; vision and hearing at level required to perform essential functions (may be corrected); and a full range of motor skills. This position may require working in confined spaces and climbing and working at heights up to 100 feet. Water Treatment/Distribution (Hybrid) Operator II      The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The City of Port Townsend is an equal employment opportunity employer. The City employs, retains, promotes, disciplines and otherwise treats all employees and job applicants strictly on the basis of job- related qualifications and competence. These policies and all employment practices shall be applied without regard to any individual's sex, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sexual orientation (including gender identity), pregnancy, age, marital status, military status, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. This job description in no way implies that these are the only duties to be performed. The employee occupying the position will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisors. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the City and the employee and is subject to change as the needs of the City and requirements of the job change.