Water System Operator / Laborer
Portsmouth Water and Fire
Portsmouth, RI
Full-time
Construction / Physical Labor / Skilled Trades
Posted on May 5, 2023
POSITION:
- One Open Position:
- Distribution System Operator II, or
- Distribution System Operator I, or
- Senior Distribution System Operator
- RESPONSIBILITY:
- Work with considerable independence at the direction of the Distribution System Manager and exercise skill and judgment in performing all required water system operations, maintenance and labor necessary to protect public health and safety and to ensure compliance with all District, Local, State and Federal regulations.
- Operate and manage the District’s water system as the on-duty certified distribution system operator and treatment system operator.
- Manage construction projects and supervise the District’s construction contractors.
- MAJOR DUTIES:
- Operate and maintain water system.
- Maintenance, repair and installation of transmission and distribution system facilities including pipe, valves, hydrants, pumps, electrical controls, chemical feed systems, etc. Working in trenches required.
- Maintenance of water storage tanks up to eighty-five feet in height. Periodic climbing of tanks required to perform routine and special maintenance and inspection.
- Inspect work of outside contractors involved in the maintenance, repair and improvements to the water distribution system and infrastructure.
- Preparation and maintenance of thorough and accurate paper records and drawings.
- Preparation and maintenance of thorough and accurate electronic records using computer.
- Respond to SCADA system alarms and system emergencies on a 24-hour, 7-days per week basis, with a maximum response time to the District office of 30 minutes while serving as the District’s on-call operator during non-work hours.
- Operate and manage the District’s water system as the on-duty certified distribution system operator and treatment system operator.
- Carry and operate District’s on-call, SCADA lap-top computer and perform all required SCADA system checks and analysis while serving as the District’s on-call operator during non-work hours.
- Manage construction projects and supervise the District’s construction contractors during routine work assignments and emergency situations.
- Perform sonic leak detection of pipelines.
- Installation, repair and reading of water meters and meter reading equipment
- Working in underground and tight spaces required.
- Perform vehicle and equipment maintenance.
- Work with chemical feed systems and water works chemicals such as sodium hypochlorite and sodium fluoride and various cleaning fluids.
- For Senior Distribution System Operator position, supervise junior Distribution System Operators on a limited basis and fill in for Distribution System Manager in his absence.
- QUALIFICATIONS:
- Education: High school diploma from accredited high school.
- Technical Skills:
- Mechanical aptitude with knowledge of pipeline construction, hydraulics, mechanics, plumbing, electrical systems and controls, computers, mobile tablets and SCADA systems.
- Proficiency in mathematics including algebra and geometry.
- Proficiency in reading and interpreting engineering drawings and details.
- Proficiency in field surveying and hand drafting site details for record drawings.
- Ability to manage construction projects and supervise the District’s construction contractors to efficiently and safely complete water works construction including, but not limited to, system repairs, new curb stop installations and new main installations.
- Experience:
- Distribution System Operator II
- Entry level; previous water works operations and maintenance experience, relevant plumbing experience and/or relevant water utility construction experience preferred.
- Wages FY-24 (May 1, 2023): (less probationary period reduction)
- Distribution System Operator II
- $29.56 - $31.28
- Distribution System Operator I
- $32.73 – 34.53
- Senior Distribution System Operator (II)
- $36.26 - $38.22
- Senior Distribution System Operator (I)
- $40.33 – 41.45
Please visit our website or click "apply" for additional position details.
The Portsmouth Water and Fire District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The employment policies and practices of the Portsmouth Water and Fire District are to recruit and hire employees without discrimination because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or any other legally protected status or disabilities that do not interfere with job performance.