Job Title: Water Production Technician
Work location: Mesquite TX
Job Type: C2C/Fulltime/W2
Job Description:
To regulate the flow of water to various zones in the water system; to ensure that adequate water supplies are available throughout the City; and to operate and maintain various pump equipment and production facilities in support of the Citys water system.
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SUPERVISION
General supervision is provided by the Senior Production Technician.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
All behaviors comply with the Code of Conduct and Rules of Behavior outlined in Chapter 8 of the General Government Policies and Procedures Manual.
Adheres to assigned work schedule as outlined in city and department attendance policies and procedures.
Inspect pumps and motors on a daily basis; record vital numerical information.
Inspect pumps and water production equipment for malfunctions or leaks; diagnose needed repairs.
Do annual inspection of ground storage tanks and climb water towers for inspection.
Clean and lubricate pumps and other production equipment as needed.
Regulate the flow of water from reservoirs into various zones throughout the Citys water system using the SCADA system and or manually.
Perform weekly testing of equipment and machinery to maintain quality assurance and high performance.
Record production and water demands.
Perform chemical tests on water samples from various locations; ensure water quality meets regulated standards.
Take State required bacteriological samples.
Perform chemical tests of water supplies; determine chemical needs of the water; disinfect reservoirs as needed.
Work with various chemicals.
Maintain the security cameras of water pumping facilities. Align Microwave radios for CCTS.
Maintain the facility grounds.
Respond to public inquiries in a courteous manner; provide information within the area of assignment; resolve complaints in an efficient and timely manner.
MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION
High School Diploma or GED.
EXPERIENCE
One year of experience in the water utilities field preferably involving the operation installation maintenance and repair of water pumps and related systems.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES
Possession of a valid drivers license.
Must Obtain a Class C Distribution state certification within one year following successful completion of probationary period if hired after January 1 2002. Failure to obtain certification will result in nondisciplinary termination.
WORK SCHEDULE
Monday Friday; 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. with some overtime and rotating oncall.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / WORK ENVIRONMENT