Water Plant Operator II The City of Whitefish, Montana is seeking a Water Plant Operator II for the Public Works Department. This full-time non-exempt position requires: 1. Graduation from high school or GED equivalent, AND 2. Four (4) years experience involving manual skills and exercising independent judgment including experience in water and sewer maintenance, pipe fitting or plumbing, AND 3. Current Operator s Certification for Water Treatment Class I, Water Distribution Class II and Wastewater Treatment Class II (or the ability to obtain within six months of hire date, and if necessary, becoming an Operator in Training prior to full certification), AND 4. Valid State of Montana commercial motor vehicle operator s license Class B Type II, or the ability to obtain one within three months of hire date, AND 5. A driving record free of accidents and citations for moving violations for the period of experience offered in qualification 2 above, OR 6. Any equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered Workweek: 40-hour work week worked within five (5) consecutive days to include Saturday and Sunday. Salary Range: $19.80 - $25.62 per hour (Range 16 w/o Certification) $20.78 - $26.90 per hour (Range 17 w/certification) This position is covered under AFSCME Local 2943 Collective Bargaining Agreement. A detailed job description and application for employment are available on the City website at http://www.cityofwhitefish.org/city-hall/job-openings.php, or at 418 E. Second Street, Whitefish, MT 59937, or Flathead Job Service, 427 1 st Avenue E., Kalispell, MT, 59901. APPLY BY: City application, resume and cover letter must be received at by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 06, 2017. Submit application package to Human Resources Director, P.O. Box 158, Whitefish, MT 59937, email to sbaccaro@cityofwhitefish.org, or drop off at City Hall located at 418 E. Second Street. Postmarks will not be accepted. EOE-AA-M/F-VET-DISABILITY
CITY OF WHITEFISH An Equal Opportunity Employer POSITION DESCRIPTION Class Title: Operator II w/certification Union: AFSCME (Water Plant Operator) Range: 17 Department: Public Works Last Revision: 10/2/01 GENERAL PURPOSE: Performs a variety of skilled or semi-skilled technical work in the operation, maintenance and repair of the City water treatment, storage, distribution and systems to insure high quality water supply and treatment. SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under the direct supervision of the Chief Water Plant Operator, Utilities Operation Supervisor or designated supervisor. SUPERVISION EXERCISED: This position does not include supervisory duties. However, the operator will, from time to time, be required to coordinate activities with other operators, maintenance workers and temporary help in the completion of assigned projects and maintenance duties. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Conducts various field and laboratory water quality tests. Locates and traces water and sewer lines and curb boxes as requested. Inspects, installs, maintains and repairs equipment, buildings, grounds, water mains, meters, valves, fire hydrants, sewage lines and appurtenances as requested. Initiates and maintains a variety of accurate records related to plant operations, laboratory tests, line locations, inspections and maintenance activities. Responds to requests for assistance regarding water or sewer service problems, evaluates for solution, explains findings to supervisor or customer, repairs as requested or as necessary. Performs routine inspection and preventive maintenance of equipment, materials and tools. 1
Refers defects or needed repairs to supervisor. Performs all duties in conformance to appropriate safety and security standards. Participates in the Safety Program. May be required to participate in call out schedules and emergency responses, work nonstandard varied shifts, or be available on a standby basis as necessary for the Public Works Department to meet its responsibilities Performs other duties as assigned. DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR APPLICANTS 1. Graduation from high school or GED equivalent; and 2. Four (4) years experience involving manual skills and exercising independent judgment including experience in water and sewer maintenance, pipe fitting or plumbing. 3. A driving record free of accidents and citations for moving violations for the period of experience offered in qualification 2, above. 4. Any equivalent combination of education and experience. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: 1. Technical knowledge of water and wastewater distribution, collection and treatment systems; skills in the use of laboratory equipment normally associated with water quality control tests. Must possess, maintain and exercise a thorough knowledge of federal, state and local regulations, policies and practices governing community water systems. Working knowledge of EPA Discharge Permits, and Montana Public Works Specifications. Ability to understand electrical and mechanical drawings. 2. Skill in operation of the tools and equipment listed below. 3. Ability to work productively; to exercise efficiency with time and materials; to perform manual tasks for extended periods of time; to work safely; communicate effectively verbally and in writing; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with other employees, supervisors, other departments and the public; understand and carry out written and oral instructions. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Valid State of Montana commercial motor vehicle operators license Class B Type II, or the ability to obtain one within three months of hire date; current operator s certification for Water Treatment Class I, Water Distribution Class II and Wastewater Treatment Class II (or the ability to obtain within six months of hire date, and if necessary, becoming an Operator in Training prior to full certification). 2
TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED: Motorized vehicles and equipment including, but not necessarily limited to, pickup truck, utility truck, pumps, mixers, blowers, compressors, sanders, generators, jetter/inductor truck, sewer television inspection equipment, common hand and power tools, detection, location and monitoring devices, mobile radio, telephone, computer, various laboratory equipment, dump truck, backhoe, loader, forklift, tamper, plate compactor, saws. 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 regularly required to walk; talk and hear; use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stand; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit; and smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to or more than100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, straight ahead 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 frequently works near moving mechanical parts and is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and vibration. The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. 3
SELECTION GUIDELINES: Formal application, rating of education and experience; oral interview and reference check; job related tests may 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 statements of duties does not exclude them from the position. Employee Signature / Date Public Works Director Signature / Date 4