The City of Buena Park is recruiting for a highly motivated individual to join the Public Works Water Division as their Lead Water Services Technician. Be a part of an exceptional team that operates over 220 miles of water mains and sewer mains and owns and operates eight water wells. We are seeking an individual who has exceptional technical, problem-solving, leadership, and interpersonal skills. The ideal candidate must have experience responding to emergency repairs, field management, leadership skills, and is an independent thinker. This is a working Lead man role in which you will be required to set up lane closures, excavate pipelines, repair and replace hydrants, meters, valves, water mains, potholing, and answer service calls. If you would like to join our team, APPLY TODAY!
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the class.
- Trains water service personnel and checks work in progress and upon completion, while ensuring safe work practices.
- Schedules tasks and explains operational procedures and requirements, and the proper usage of equipment and materials.
- Operates water production, treatment, transmission, and distribution equipment by regulating water flow throughout the system using control valves, pumping stations, and deep wells, as well as Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) telemetry and computer systems.
- Reports the need for major or specialized repairs to equipment, machinery, and electrical and electronic systems.
- Coordinates and monitors production; performs or schedules repairs and maintenance.
- Monitors system controls, pump stations, and valves for emergency and scheduled shut-downs in order to maintain proper operation of the distribution system; maintains proper water flow using booster pumps to control water level in reservoirs and other critical points throughout the system.
- Troubleshoots, diagnoses, and corrects control system malfunctions by resetting relays and adjusting other controls and components.
- Reviews calculations to determine proper levels of chemicals, and other elements; monitors water quantity levels to assure adequate supplies are available for consumption purposes.
- Maintains a proper inventory of chemicals necessary for the efficient operations of the treatment plants and equipment.
- Collects data on chemical residuals, turbidity, temperature, and usage.
- Completes activity reports and documents work procedures.
- Coordinates projects with other city departments.
- Oversees annual flushing of water lines; conducts back-flow testing and repairs.
- Constructs and repairs water mains, meters, valves, and service lines.
- Responds to service leaks and water main breaks.
- May participate in the preparation and presentation of performance appraisals.
- May be required to assist in the sewer division as assigned.
EDUCATION/TRAINING/EXPERIENCE:
High School graduation or G.E.D. equivalent is required, preferably supplemented by coursework and vocational training in water production, distribution, and maintenance practices. Four years of experience involving water production, distribution, maintenance, and customer service is required, preferably including work in a lead role involving the operation of water treatment or water distribution facility.
LICENSES/CERTIFICATES/SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Valid Class B California driver license, acceptable driving record, and evidence of insurance are required. Depending upon assignment, a valid Class A California driver license, Medical certification and Water Tanker endorsement may be required.
Valid State Water Resources Control Board Water Distribution Operator Grade Level D3 Certificate is required. Possession of a Water Treatment Operator Grade Level T2 Certificate issued by the State Water Resources Control Board is highly desirable.
May be required to work different shifts and respond to emergency calls during non-regularly scheduled work hours, including nights and weekends.
