OPERATOR I - WATER PRODUCTION - City of Ardmore, OK

Job Details

Salary: $16.81 Hourly

Location : Ardmore, OK

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Number: 00425

Department: PUBLIC UTILITIES

Division: WATER PRODUCTION

Opening Date: 05/06/2024

Closing Date: 6/9/2024 11:59 PM Central

Description

Operates and maintains the City's water pumping facilities; to regulate the flow of water to various zones in the water system; to ensure that safe adequate water supplies are available throughout the City; and to operate various pump equipment and production facilities in support of the City's water system.

Duties

Inspect all pumps, gauges, and water equipment for leaks or malfunctions; diagnose needed repairs; perform maintenance and repairs as needed. Perform regular testing of equipment and machinery to maintain quality assurance and high performance.
Perform chemical test of water supplies; determine chemical needs; calculate chemical dosages and add appropriate chemicals to water as needed.
Maintain a variety of reports, logs, meters and charts on a daily basis to ensure proper operation of the plant; perform daily plant checks to discover and troubleshoot mechanical problems.
Assist with grounds maintenance to include mowing, weed eating, edging, and watering; assist plant mechanic when needed.
Other such duties as may be assigned or requested.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

High School Diploma or GED,
One year experience involving the installation, maintenance and repair of water equipment and related systems, preferred

Certificates and Licenses:

Valid Driver's License
Must have or be able to obtain within 12 months ODEQ Class "D" Water Operator License or higher

Knowledge and Skills:

Must be able to communicate clearly and concisely with supervisors, peers, salesmen and suppliers, both verbally and in written form; must be able to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
Requires knowledge of operational characteristics of water pump equipment and tools used in the maintenance and repair of pumps and the ability to repair water control and pumping equipment.
Must have basic math skills

Supplemental Info

Physical Job Requirements:

Physical Activities
NoneUnder 1/3To
2/3Over
2/3
Physical Activities
NoneUnder 1/3To
2/3Over
2/3Stand XLift up to 25 pounds X Walk XLift up to 50 pounds X Sit X Work Outdoors XUse hands to finger,
Handle, and feel XNormal Vision with or without corrective lenses
Normal hearing level with or without aid
Moderate to Loud Noise Level
Must be able to go from indoor to outdoor environment dailyClimb and balance X Stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl XTalk and hear XTaste and Smell X
Conditions of Employment:

Subject to post offer, pre-employment drug screen
Subject to post offer, pre-employment fit for duty examination
Subject to post offer, pre-employment criminal background check
Must be at least 18 years of age

Performance Measurements:

The Public Utilities Department functions well, provides excellent customer service to employees and the public, and administers City policies and procedures
Policies and procedures relevant to Public Utilities are understood, followed, and modeled for other employees.
Effective relations exist with co-workers as well as with the public and complaints are resolved in a timely manner.
The City's professional reputation is maintained.

This is a Safety Sensitive position:

This job has been classified as a "safety sensitive" position as defined by the United States Department of Transportation drug and alcohol testing regulations, the Oklahoma Standards for Workplace Drug and Alcohol Testing Act and/or Oklahoma Medical Marijuana laws. In this position, you will be subject to drug and alcohol testing, which might include random testing. Marijuana is one of the substances included in the drug panel screening. Possession of a Medical Marijuana license will not excuse you from the testing process, or the consequences of testing positive for Marijuana.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The City of Ardmore offers comprehensive benefit package:
Vacation, Sick, and Holiday
Medical/Prescription
Dental
Vision
Life/AD&D
LTD
Voluntary Life/AD&D and STD
Flexible Spending Account
Defined Benefit Pension Plan
Deferred Compensation

City of Ardmore, OK

06/01/2024

Ardmore,OK