CENTENNIAL WATER & SANITATION DISTRICT JOB DESCRIPTION

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1 CENTENNIAL WATER & SANITATION DISTRICT JOB DESCRIPTION Title: Lines Maintenance System Grade: Mechanic I, II, III, & IV Department: Location: Field Dept Office Section: Lines Maintenance Status: Non-exempt Rev. Date: 3/19/18 GENERAL PURPOSE: Performs a variety of skilled and semi-skilled tasks which result in the efficient and effective operation and maintenance of pipelines and equipment used in the collection, distribution, storage, and processing of water and wastewater. Responds to emergency call-outs. SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under the supervision of the Lead Lines System Mechanic. SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Exercises supervision over Utility Workers, outside service contractors, and temporary staff as assigned. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Performs preventative and corrective maintenance on the District s water distribution and wastewater collection equipment and facilities. 2. Uses video inspection and jetting equipment to clean and maintain the collection system. 3. Performs utility locates of the District s water and wastewater facilities. 4. Conducts manhole inspections. 5. Performs valve inspection and exercising (closing and reopening of valves) and repair/replacement as needed. 6. Performs fire hydrant inspections, maintenance, and repairs. 7. Repairs and replaces broken pipes, valves, hydrants, PRVs, curb stops, and other system appurtenances that may require working in a ditch, mud, and confined spaces. Ability to perform minor and major repairs to the collection and distribution system under emergency conditions (i.e. sewer backups, water main breaks, water service leaks, etc.) 8. Enters and exits confined spaces such as underground vaults and manholes. 9. Provides records, purchasing, disposal, care and maintenance of fleet and equipment. 10. Provides water quality monitoring and reporting of system as required. 11. Loads, unloads, and transports equipment and personnel in District vehicles to a variety of work sites.

2 Page 2 of Uses power equipment and tools to perform maintenance on the collection and distribution system and facilities. 13. Performs work in accordance with safety policies and procedures. 14. Coordinates activities with other divisions and sections to avoid interruption of service. 15. Routinely interacts with the public and Centennial customers to resolve customer concerns. 16. Provides other Operations staff and management detailed updates on the status of customer service calls through the use of s and text messages. 17. Maintains written activity reports, inspection reports, and other records on a daily basis. 18. Responds to emergency call-outs. 19. Provides support for a variety of special projects by assisting with planning, site preparation, on-site staffing, clean-up, and evaluation. 20. Assist other sections as needed to complete the goals of the organization. 21. Performs other duties as assigned. DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: High school diploma or GED equivalent is required Must possess and maintain a valid Colorado Driver s License with an acceptable Motor Vehicle Record. Availability to work non-scheduled hours when necessary Must be able to respond to the District Facilities within 40 minutes while on-call. May be required to obtain a CDL License Must be knowledgeable or willing to train for Microsoft Word and Excel Must have State Certifications as noted in Job Levels. Ability to perform basic water mathematical calculations accurately. JOB LEVELS FOR C&D SYSTEM MECHANIC: Collection & Distribution System Mechanic Apprentice No experience in collection and distribution maintenance. Required to pass the Colorado Class 1 Distribution or Colorado Class 1 Collection or Class D Water Treatment certifications exam within 1 year of hire. Collection & Distribution System Mechanic I One-month experience in collection and distribution maintenance. Required to have the Colorado Class 1 Distribution and Colorado Class 1 Collection Collection & Distribution System Mechanic II

3 Page 3 of 5 Two years experience in collection and distribution maintenance. Required to have the Colorado Class 2 Distribution and Colorado Class 2 Collection Collection & Distribution System Mechanic III Three years experience in collection and distribution maintenance. Required to have the Colorado Class 3 Distribution and Colorado Class 3 Collection Collection & Distribution System Mechanic IV Four years experience in collection and distribution maintenance. Required to have the Colorado Class 4 Distribution and Colorado Class 4 Collection NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: 1. Strong understanding of water distribution and wastewater collection systems, operations, and maintenance. 2. Strong mechanical background. 3. Ability to effectively communicate complex technical information both orally and in writing to contractors, developers, property owners, employees, consultants, and the public. 4. Ability to work alone and with others. 5. Knowledge of water distribution and wastewater collection systems construction techniques. 6. Knowledge of State and Federal regulatory requirements relating to water distribution and wastewater collection systems. 7. Skill in operation of listed tools and equipment. 8. Ability to maintain effective maintenance and inventory records. 9. Ability to work with minimal supervision and exercise independent judgment. 10. Ability to diagnose and determine cause and effect of pipeline and equipment malfunctions. 11. Ability to read and understand technical literature, blueprints, equipment operations, and maintenance manuals. 12. Ability to work effectively as part of a team; demonstrate professional behavior at all times; communicate effectively with co-workers, supervisors, and customers; and resolve conflict situations effectively. 13. Ability to follow through on tasks and adapt to changing priorities, process conditions, and circumstances.

4 Page 4 of Ability to obtain certifications in First Aid, CPR, Confined Space, SCBA and others. TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED: Sewer jet cleaning & TV equipment Motor vehicles Leak detection equipment Pressure and flow recorders Backhoe Calculator Smart Phone, Tablet, Telephone, and radio Pumps (submersible hydraulic) Confined space safety equipment Dump truck Trench box Manhole cover hook Valve keys Pipe locator Personal protective equipment Power hand tools typically used in water distribution and wastewater collection system maintenance Personal computer including word processing, spreadsheet, and database software Gas detection monitors, fall arrestors, and other safety equipment PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and use hands to finger, handle, feel, or operate objects, tools or controls. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands & arms, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk, or hear. The employee is occasionally required to taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift and/ or move manhole covers and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds or more. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in outside weather conditions. The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and in high precarious places and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, sewage, fumes, airborne particles, traffic, toxic, or caustic chemicals.

5 Page 5 of 5 The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Work is performed in potentially hazardous environments: i.e. confined spaces, electrical, infectious, and mechanical hazards. May be required to report during non-scheduled hours. SELECTION GUIDELINES: Formal application or resume, rating of education and experience, oral interview, reference check, background check and job related tests might be required. The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific states of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and the employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the District s and requirements of the job change.