Senior Utility Specialist - Wells

Overall Job Objective

Description

This job classification description is intended to be generic in nature and not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The specific tasks/duties may vary based on position assignment and as determined by the Town of Queen Creek.

JOB CLASSIFICATION SUMMARY

Positions assigned to this class are responsible for performing, leading, and overseeing skilled activities and operating heavy equipment related to installation, maintenance, and repair on a variety of Town utility equipment, structures, and apparatuses in support of the Town's water and wastewater systems.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This is a lead level utility wells classification in the utilities maintenance and operations job family that requires advanced technical knowledge and skill in the technical/functional aspects of utility wells. Work involves planning and coordinating work assignments and the modification of established guidelines and the initiation of new approaches.

Special Requirements:
This position has been identified as a safety-sensitive position by Human Resources, per State and/or Federal Law. Upon conditional offer of employment, the candidate selected will be required to undergo testing for alcohol and controlled substances within twenty-four (24) hours of acceptance of the offer. Examples of Duties

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

The following are intended to describe core work functions of this classification. While the level and broad nature of essential duties may not change, specific work tasks will vary over time depending on the Towns needs.

• Leads staff; schedules staff and approves time off, provides communication from upper-level supervisor and management to work unit; directs, delegates and monitors workflow, equipment and materials; inspects work and develops staff for efficient operation; provides input into key personnel actions including performance evaluations, hiring, discipline, promotion, demotion.
• Operates, maintains, and repairs a variety of hand and/or power tools, trucks, tractors, heavy equipment, pumps, compressors, weed whackers, saws and/or a variety of other light equipment.
• Conducts site inspections; maintains written work records, including complaint resolution, maintenance and repair logs, flow records, daily work logs.
• Performs routine water storage and production facility inspections.
• monitors pumps, motors, valves, and controls at water storage and production facilities to include dead-head and other efficiency testing on a regular basis.
• Monitors and operates SCADA system.
• Troubleshoots pump, motor, electrical component failures; monitors, maintains, and adjusts chlorinators applying proper chemical dosages.
• Maintains facilities to include weed control and other appearance factors.
• Performs repair, maintenance, and replacement on various motors, valves, pumps, and controls.
• Reads and records meters.
• Conducts quality control and safety assurance.
• Conducts water quality sampling and handling.
• Maintains written work records, including complaint resolution, maintenance and repair logs, flow records, and daily work logs.
• Maintains and controls inventory including tracking inventory used per work orders and new parts and materials received.
• Participates in on-call program.
• Participates in monthly meter locks and unlocks.
• Follows safety procedures, utilizes safety equipment, and monitors work environment; reports any concerns in a timely manner.
• Receives various forms, reports, correspondence, logs, lists, credit card statements, invoices, time sheets, work orders, vehicle records, maps, blueprints, construction drawings, material safety data sheets, operational guides, policies, procedures, standards, regulations, manuals, reference materials.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Typical Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (at job entry)

Education and Experience:

High School Diploma or GED and 4 years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of directly related education and experience.

LICENSING/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Drivers License;
• Arizona Department of Environmental Quality Grade II Water Distribution Operator Certification;
• Commercial Drivers License with tanker endorsement;
• Maintain all certifications/licenses required at job entry.

KNOWLEDGE

• Lead worker principles;
• Customer service principles;
• Standard office equipment including the computer and programs relevant to the performance of applicable duties and responsibilities;
• Project management principles and practices;
• GIS systems;
• Water storage system essentials including materials, general underground construction practices and job site safety;
• Mathematical calculations;
• Monitoring and maintaining safe work conditions;
• Occupational hazards and safe work practices;
• Methods, materials, tools, and standard practices for the installation, maintenance, operation, repair, and inspection of water storage systems and related equipment;
• Various hand and power tool and equipment operation.

SKILLS

• Leading and training staff;
• Using computers and related software applications;
• Mediating crew conflicts to acceptable resolution;
• Coordinating projects;
• Understanding, directing and interpreting schedules;
• Performing various reading comprehensions;
• Identifying and solving problems;
• Providing customer service;
• Reading plans and blueprints;
• Utilizing various hand and power tools used in water storage;
• Performing mathematical calculations;
• Estimating time and material requirements for projects;
• Responding to and coordinating the resolution of emergency situations;
• Understanding and interpreting maps and work orders;
• Communication both verbal and written, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

Supplemental Information

OVERALL PHYSICAL STRENGTH DEMANDS:

Physical Strength for this classification is indicated below with an "X"
	Sedentary: Exerting up to 10 lbs. occasionally or negligible weights frequently; sitting most of the time.
	Light: Exerting up to 20 lbs. occasionally, 10 lbs. frequently, or negligible amounts constantly OR requires walking or standing to a significant degree.
	Medium: Exerting 20-50 lbs. occasionally, 10-25 lbs. frequently, or up to 10 lbs. constantly.
X	Heavy: Exerting 50-100 lbs. occasionally, 10-25 lbs. frequently, or up to 10-20 lbs. constantly.
	Very Heavy: Exerting over 100 lbs. occasionally, 50-100 lbs. frequently, or up to 20-50 lbs. constantly.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

C	F	O	R	N
Continuously	Frequently	Occasionally	Rarely	Never
2/3 or more time	1/3 to 2/3 of time	Up to 1/3 time	< 1 hour per week	Never occurs

Note: This is intended as a description of the way the job is currently performed. It does not address the potential for accommodation.

Physical Demand	Brief Description	C	F	O	R	N
Standing	Communicating with co-workers, observing work site, observing work duties		X
Sitting	Desk work			X
Walking	To other departments/offices/office equipment		X
Lifting	Supplies, files		X
Carrying	Supplies, files		X
Pushing/Pulling	File draws, tables and chairs		X
Reaching	For supplies, for files		X
Handling	Paperwork		X
Fine Dexterity	Computer keyboard, telephone pad, calculator, calibrating equipment		X
Kneeling	Filing in lower drawers, retrieving items from lower shelves/ground			X
Crouching	Filing in lower drawers, retrieving items from lower shelves/ground		X
Crawling	Under equipment				X
Bending	Filing in lower drawers, retrieving items from lower shelves/ground		X
Twisting	From computer to telephone, getting inside vehicles		X
Climbing	Stairs, step stool		X
Balancing	On step stool		X
Vision	Reading, computer screen, driving	X
Hearing	Communicating with co-workers and public and on telephone, listening to equipment	X
Talking	Communicating with co-workers and public and on telephone	X
Foot Controls	Driving		X
Other (Specify)

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS:

D	W	M	S	N
Daily	Several Times Per Week	Several Times Per Month	Seasonally	Never
Health & Safety Factors	D	W	M	S	N	Health & Safety Factors	D	W	M	S	N
Mechanical Hazards		X				Respiratory Hazards		X
Chemical Hazards		X				Extreme Temperatures				X
Electrical Hazards		X				Noise and Vibration			X
Fire Hazards		X				Wetness/Humidity				X
Explosives					X	Physical Hazards	X
Communicable Diseases				X
Physical Danger or Abuse		X
Other (Specify Below

NON-PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

C	F	O	R	N
Continuously	Frequently	Occasionally	Rarely	Never
2/3 or more time	1/3 to 2/3 of time	Up to 1/3 time	< 1 hour per week	Never occurs
Description of Non-Physical Demands	C	F	O	R	N
Time Pressure			X
Emergency Situation			X
Frequent Change of Tasks			X
Irregular Work Schedule/Overtime			X
Performing Multiple Tasks Simultaneously			X
Working Closely with Others as Part of a Team		X
Tedious or Exacting Work		X
Noisy/Distracting Environment			X
Other (Specify Below)

PRIMARY WORK LOCATION:

	Office Environment
	Warehouse
	Shop
	Recreation/Neighborhood Center
	Vehicle
X	Outdoors
	Combination of Office, Vehicle and Field
	Other (Specify Below)