Senior Water Distribution Operator

Senior Water Distribution Operators perform the most complex duties in connection with the operation, maintenance, construction, and repair of water distribution systems, hydraulic power systems and hydro-pneumatic systems. Positions in this class also serve as a lead worker over one or more Water System Operators.


Knowledge of

• The California Safe Drinking Water Act 
• EPA Standards, Rules and Regulations ensuring safe drinking water and protecting ground water 
• The methods, tools, materials, and equipment used in the construction, inspection, troubleshooting, repair and maintenance of water distribution systems and the interrelationship of equipment and systems 
• Safety regulations, practices and procedures required when working in a variety of working conditions using hand tools, light equipment, and vehicles 
• Identity of underground utilities and recognition of potential excavation conflicts 
• First aid and CPR 
• A variety of computer software applications to include word processing, spreadsheet, and database programs, SCADA and CMMS 
• Welding techniques and practices 
• Procedures and corrective actions to respond to emergency and special operating conditions

Ability to

• Provide lead direction 
• Train and mentor personnel 
• Construct, inspect, troubleshoot, repair and maintain water distribution systems 
• Perform strenuous physical labor 
• Use a variety of hand, precision, and power tools 
• Drive a variety of mobile equipment such as dump trucks, water trucks, backhoes, tractors, vacuum vehicles, utility trucks, step vans, and forklifts on paved and/or uneven terrain such as hills, slopes, rocky or wet ground 
• Read, interpret and utilize manufacturer’s specifications, operations manuals, piping schematics, water system maps, plans, blueprints, etc. 
• Perform operational mathematics 
• Maintain courteous and effective relationships with County employees and the general public 
• Read, write, and speak English at a level necessary for satisfactory job performance 
• Effectively communicate verbally and in written correspondence 
• Handle contact with external customers or the public with tact and good judgment 
• Work effectively in a team environment 
• Provide first aid and CPR 
• Use computer equipment and related peripheral equipment to enter and extract information

Minimum Qualifications

Either: 1. One year of full-time experience in the class of Water System Operator or Assistant Underground Construction and Maintenance Specialist in Sacramento County service performing duties which have included the construction, repair, maintenance and operation of water distribution systems, water treatment facilities, water wells, water booster pumping stations, water storage facilities, and storm water pumping stations. 

Or: 2. Two years of full-time experience in the construction, repair, and maintenance of one or more of the following systems: underground pipeline, wastewater collection, storm water collection, or underground water distribution.


APPLICATION

Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. All applicants must complete and submit an online County of Sacramento employment application by 5:00 PM on the posted cut-off date. Click here or go to www.SacCountyJobs.com to apply.