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Job Title: Water Operator

Department: Public Works Water/Streets Reports To: Chief Water Operator / Water Superintendent FLSA Status: Regular / Full-time Grade: 4 Starting Pay: $16.01 to $24.21 DOQ Prepared By: Karen Findora, City Clerk Prepared Date: 8/19/2024 Approved By: Shawna Davis, City Administrator Approved Date: 08/23/2024

Summary: Performs skilled technical work in the operation and maintenance of the water systems assuring the public has safe and reliable drinking water.

License Note: This job description applies to all levels of licensing for operators.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Processing Activities:
   1. Daily operation of water plant.
   2. Ensure proper treatment of water according to specifications on DNR permit and EPA parameters and maintain records and analysis of operation of the Water Treatment Plant in accordance with federal, state and local guidelines.
   3. Collects water samples, conducts specific tests to measure quality of the water sample assuring accuracy by following the correct protocol for each test.
   4. Analyzes test results and records test results on daily worksheets.
   5. Assures that the chemicals are properly balanced at all times.
   6. Conducts regular follow-up testing and monitoring of water in the treatment process.
   7. Conducts a procedure of back washing of filters on a regular and routine basis.
   8. Follows the Standard Operating Procedure guidelines.

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``` 2. Maintenance Activities: 1. Conducts a physical inspection of malfunctioning equipment, makes a diagnosis, and performs the required maintenance. 2. Follows a preventative maintenance plan assuring for thoroughness and for the proper operation of all equipment. 3. Transports failed equipment to the street department for some maintenance operations. 4. Disassembles, cleans, and maintains adequate supplies and equipment to make necessary repairs and inspections of water meters to assure accuracy of meter operations. 5. Communicates on a regular basis with all supervisors on department operations.

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``` 3. Remote Well Monitoring 1. Daily monitors the water wells. 2. Notifies supervisors of any well malfunction on a timely basis. In some instances will take the required correction action.

d. Submits samples to labs and records data in logs.

5. Assists with mowing of city property as needed.

6. Distribution System Activities:

   1. Receives and completes work orders involving water operations, line leaks, meter repairs, meter pits, fire hydrants, and data collection.
   2. Uses locater to determine line location and makes appropriate site marks.
   3. Responds to emergency situations involving line leaks and line locations as required assuring for safety and timeliness.
   4. Participates in the monthly meter reading process as assigned by supervisors.
   5. Takes part in the citys on-call service.

Other Duties: