Water Distribution Operator I

• Assists in the installation, maintenance and repair of water distribution infrastructure.

• Operates a variety of motorized equipment including heavy to light construction equipment, commercial vehicles and hand/ power tools.

• Assists in the loading, hauling and operation of specialized equipment and tools in the installation, maintenance and repair of water distribution equipment.

• Assists in receiving and responding to service calls and providing emergency maintenance and repairs to water distribution infrastructure.

• Assists in providing customer notifications.

• Maintains safe work environment and adheres to safety standards.

• Documents work performed and collects information for as-built documents.

• Provides customer service.

• Regular attendance is a necessary and essential function.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

• No supervisory authority. Work may require providing guidance and training to others.

• Work requires regular interaction involving exchange and receipt of information.

• Interactions have significant impact on the organization in terms of time, money, or public/employee relations.

• Position has no fiscal responsibility.

• High School diploma or equivalent.

• 1 year of related experience.

• Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with no air brake restriction within 6 months of hire.

• Department of Transportation (DOT) medical certification.

• Water main repair and installation.

• Standard practices, methods, materials, tools, and equipment of building trades.

• Safety standards and precautions pertaining to the operation and maintenance of a variety of equipment and tools.

• Operating motorized equipment, including heavy construction equipment, and hand/power tools.

• Communicating verbally and in writing to meet the needs of the audience.

• Applying active listening and asking questions for understanding.

• Developing and maintaining effective work relationships.

• Using and maintaining heavy equipment, hand, and power tools.

• Read and interpret written and verbal instructions.

• Provide high levels of effective customer service.

• Use software and field laptops.

• Maintain accurate records

• Work outdoors in inclement weather conditions.

• Work independently and as a member of a team.

• Focus on tasks.

• Work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.

• Ability to work on-call and respond at all hours of the day/night.

• Positions assigned to the City Utilities Department are required to maintain a telephone and permanent residence within 50 road miles of City Hall, 701 E. Broadway, Columbia, MO, within 90 days of hire.

• Outdoor environment -Frequently/Often
• Street environment (near moving traffic) - Frequently/Often
• Construction site - Frequently/Often
• Confined space - Sometimes
• Vehicle - Frequently/Often
• Warehouse environment - Sometimes
• Shop environment - Sometimes
• Right of way environment - Frequently/Often

• Individuals who are hostile or irate - Sometimes
• Extreme cold (below 32 degrees) - Frequently/Often
• Extreme heat (above 100 degrees) - Frequently/Often
• Moving mechanical parts - Frequently/Often
• Fumes or airborne particles - Sometimes
• Toxic or caustic chemicals/substances - Sometimes
• Loud noises (85+ decibels) -Frequently/Often

• This position involves frequent exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards and majority of work is performed outside or with exposure to risk.

• Incumbents may be required to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects.

• Incumbents required to feel attributes of objects, grasp, push, stand, walk, drive, reach with hands/arms, stoop, kneel, climb/balance, operate mechanical equipment, and move up and down from/to sitting position on the floor.

City of Columbia