WATER OPERATIONS WORKER II

Job Description:

WATER OPERATIONS WORKER II

Description

Applications will be accepted online at www.cityofinglewood.org/jobs.aspx until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received. Resumes are accepted but NOT in place of an official City Employment Application. Certification requirements must be submitted in PDF format to human_resources@cityofinglewood.org with the Subject: YOUR NAME | JOB TITLE. Incomplete applications will be automatically rejected.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Under general supervision, performs duties within the Water Operations Division to include installing, maintaining, and repairing water services, valves, mains, hydrants, and meters. This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class. Incumbents in this class may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

TASKS

• Install, maintain, and repair water valves, mains, hydrants, and meters;
• Diagnoses and repairs water leaks and breaks;
• Troubleshoots and flushes water systems to ensure proper functioning;
• Cuts, fill and lay pipe and in fitting elbows, bends and valves;
• Operates power-driven equipment used in water service work;
• Performs general maintenance activities involved in the upkeep of the City’s water operations;
• Assists in operating and maintaining the Water Treatment Plant for the City;
• Obtains water samples to determine water quality;
• Assists with verification of water quality in compliance with city, state, and federal guidelines, policies, and procedures;
• Serves as a disaster service worker as directed;
• Performs other division-related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

A high school diploma or equivalent, Grade 2 (D-2) Water Distribution Operator Certificate issued by the California State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB), AND three years of professional experience working in water operations; Must possess at the time of application and maintain a valid Class C California Driver’s License. Grade I (T1)Water Treatment Certificate is highly desirable.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND OTHER CHARACTERISTICS

• Knowledge of: W ater quality and safety compliance codes and guidelines, occupational hazards and safety precautions, applicable City, county, state, and Federal statutes, rules, ordinances, codes, and regulations governing water treatment and production.
• Skilled in: Skilled in working within deadlines to complete projects and assignments, following oral and written instructions, use of power tools to perform essential duties, and in establishing and maintaining productive working relationships;
• Ability to: Communicate effectively in writing and verbally to customers and supervisors, establish and maintain a cooperative working relationship with a wide variety of people, including events, and to perform essential duties with little supervision.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Work is performed in an outdoor environment. Work may require frequent standing, walking, bending, and lifting 50 pounds. Incumbents in this class may be exposed to repetitive motion, extreme temperatures and weather, moving traffic, areas under construction, hazardous fumes and chemicals, and infectious diseases.

*Incumbents in this classification must be able to work and participate in the standby/on-call program, respond to call-outs and other emergencies within a 30-minute time frame, and work after regular working hours, weekends, and holidays*

THE SELECTION PROCESS

Applicants whose experience best meets the city's needs will be invited to participate in the examination for this position. Candidates must have access to a computer with internet, video, and audio capabilities to participate in our examination process.

The examination may consist of one or more of the following: (1) Training & Experience Evaluation, (2) Writing Exercise, and (3) Qualifications Appraisal Interview with a panel of subject matter experts. Candidates must receive a score of 70 or higher to have their names placed on the active eligibility list for one year. The top three ranks on the Eligibility List will have their application materials forwarded to the hiring authority for a selection interview.

The City of Inglewood is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It does not discriminate by age, sex, race, religion, national origin, marital status, or handicap status in its employment actions, decisions, policies, and practices.