Utility Operations Technician I

About the role

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Responsibilities

• Installs new or repairs existing potable water distribution, treatment, recycled water, and sanitary sewer mains and service lines;
• Maintains and repairs fire hydrants, system valves, hydraulic control valves, air and vacuum valves, blow offs, sample tap stations, meters, vaults, and a variety of other controls and appurtenances related to the potable water distribution, treatment, recycled water, and sanitary sewer systems;
• Reads, reviews, interprets, and locates and marks Agency facilities in accordance with underground service alert responsibilities;
• Troubleshoots various operational problems, including, but not limited to, leaks, malfunctioning equipment, and appurtenances, and incorrect meter reads;
• Performs a variety of measurements, tests, and evaluations to verify performance of equipment, systems, and components, as applicable.

Requirements

• Installs, maintains, and repairs fire hydrants, system valves, hydraulic control valves, air and vacuum valves, blow offs, sample tap stations, meters, vaults, and a variety of other controls and appurtenances related to the potable water distribution, treatment, recycled water, and sanitary sewer systems;
• Uses pipe location equipment, leak detection equipment, and other equipment to locate, operate, maintain, and construct underground potable water distribution, treatment, recycled water, and sanitary sewer systems;
• Reads, reviews, and understands water plans and specifications (both paper and electronic formats); utilizes field mobile devices and software to perform maintenance and other related activities;
• Operates and performs minor mechanical adjustments and repairs to utility trucks, dump trucks, backhoes, forklifts, vacuum excavation equipment, loaders, skid steers, excavators, and pneumatic digging and pavement breaking tools, chop saws, and compaction equipment;
• Operates Agency vehicles and equipment, including but not limited to compressors, locating equipment, and generators used in the operation, maintenance, repair, construction, and locating of potable water distribution, treatment, recycled water, and sanitary sewer systems.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent GED;
• Previous utility work or related manual labor experience;
• Possession of a valid California Driver's License, or evidence of equivalent mobility, to be maintained throughout employment;
• Possession of a valid Grade I Distribution Operator certification issued by the California Water Resources Control Board, Division of Drinking Water, is required within twelve (12) months of appointment.

Skills

• Basic principles, methods, tools, and equipment related to water distribution, treatment, recycled water, and sanitary sewer maintenance infrastructure operation and repair;
• Occupational hazards and standard safety practices related to areas of assignment;
• Basic mathematics including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division;
• Recordkeeping;
• Office practices, procedures, and equipment;
• Operation of a computer and assigned software;
• Safe driving practices;
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy.

Benefits

Retirement – Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency (SCV Water) is a member of the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS).