Utility Operator

Job Description:

POSITION
TITLE:              Utility Operator

DEPARTMENT:                  Utility Authority                              POSITION
STATUS: Full-Time

PERIOD TO APPLY:          Open Until Filled                              FLSA
STATUS: Non-Exempt           

SUPERVISOR:                     Utility Manager                               LOCATION:  Tesuque
Pueblo

HOURLY RANGE:             $16.00-$20.00

Position Summary:

The Pueblo of Tesuque
Utility Authority is looking for a Utility Operator to assist in operations and
maintenance of drinking water, wastewater, and solid waste systems. Ideal
candidate will be a quick   learner with a strong work ethic, as well as
skilled in trouble shooting problems, and comfortable working with pumps and motors,
and fixing broken distribution lines.  

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Operations and Maintenance

• Assists
  with operating and maintaining the delivery of safe drinking water to
  customers including pump houses, distribution lines, water tanks, gate
  valves, fire hydrants, etc.
• Collects
  and delivers water and wastewater compliant samples to labs.
• Assists
  with monthly water meter reading.
• Performs
  and documents preventative maintenance.
• Assists with operating and
  maintaining the
  wastewater collection system, including a wastewater treatment plant(s),
  lift stations, sewer lines, manholes, grinder pumps, lagoons, and all
  things associated with the operations and maintenance of wastewater.
• Assists
  with operating and maintaining a small solid waste transfer station.
• May
  operate a variety of conventional and specialized vehicles on-site
  including loader, backhoe,  and
  other heavy equipment.
• Responds
  to emergencies when required.
• Some
  office work required, including attending meetings and proficient use of a
  computer, printer, and hand-held radio read water meter reader.

Customer Service

·
Treats
all water users as customers and treats all customers with respect.

·
Promptly
assists customers when they are experiencing a water issue or have a concern.

·
Uses
customer interactions as an opportunity to inform the customer about their
water system.

·
Has
experience with deescalating, mediating, and resolving disputes in a
professional manner.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School
  Diploma plus two years work experience in utility maintenance and
  operation is required, or equivalent combination of education and
  experience.       
• Documented
  relevant education in automotive mechanics, electronics, plumbing, welding
  technology, water treatment or wastewater treatment or related field may
  substitute for experience.
• Level I
  Certification in Water or Wastewater is required within 12-months of hire.
  Expectation of additional certification with continued employment.
• Must possess and
  maintain a valid New Mexico driver’s license and have a clean driving
  record.

Knowledge, Skills, and
Abilities:

·
Knowledge
of the methods and techniques for maintaining and repairing drinking   

 water
and wastewater plant equipment, machinery and related facilities.

·
Basic
mathematics.

·
Occupational
hazards and safety practices in the drinking water and wastewater 

or maintenance field.

·
Office
procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable  

software applications.

·
Operate
powered and manual equipment and tools.

·
Operate
a variety of maintenance equipment in a safe and effective manner.

·
Familiarity
with technical manuals, blueprints, drawings, and diagrams.

Physical
Demands:

·
Work
is performed both indoors and outdoors, sometimes in inclement weather and on
slippery

surfaces.

·
May
be exposed to dirt, dust, fumes, loud
noises, and vibrations. Standing and walking may be on uneven surfaces or
unstable ground. 

·
Working in sensitive and/or hazardous areas is
common. Situations where safety-toe shoes, safety goggles, gloves, or
protective face shields are needed may occur.

·
May
be exposed to chemicals (including chlorine).

·
Must
be able to lift and/or move 50 pounds; physical exertion is required, including
extensive walking, standing, bending, stooping, kneeling, twisting, and reaching.

Work Environment:

·
Work
is performed both indoor and outdoor. Occasional
evening, weekend, and/or holiday work may be required.

·
Incumbent
is required to be on rotating call to respond to emergencies.

Note: This job specification
should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive
standards of the position.  Incumbents
will follow any other instructions and perform any other related duties as may
be required by their supervisor.

NATIVE
AMERICAN PREFERENCE

SUBMIT
APPLICATION AND RESUME TO:

PUEBLO OF TESUQUE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT

20 TP 828, SANTA FE, NM 87506

FAX (505) 982-2331

OR ONLINE AT: tesequehr@pueblooftesuque.org