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147 Fourth Street · PO Box 647, Gonzales, CA 93926· Phone: (831) 675-5000· Fax: (831) 675-2644 https://gonzalesca.gov/
City of Gonzales
Council Member Liz Silva, Council Member Lorraine Worthy, Council MemberMaria Orozco Mayor Jose L. Rios, Mayor Pro Tem Scott Funk, City Manager Carmen Gil MayScott Funk
PUBLIC WORKS TECHNICIAN
DEFINITION
This staff person will monitor, inspect, maintain, and repair a variety of electronic instruments and devices to monitor, control and meter various processes in the City’s water/wastewater operational systems; to install, inspect, maintain, and repair a variety of mechanical equipment utilized in the water/wastewater operational systems; to assist other City staff in performing grounds maintenance, plumbing, electrical and/or construction tasks as needed and as assigned; to provide efficient customer service; to provide efficient customer service and to function as a positive and cooperative team member.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
Incumbents in this classification function at the journey level of job performance and are expected to perform the full range of assigned duties in an independent manner. Incumbents in this classification receive occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise and are fully competent and knowledgeable of the operating procedures and policies within the Public Works Department as well as the operational processes and systems utilized within the City’s Water and Wastewater work units. Incumbents must possess and demonstrate strong technical skills as well as the ability to prioritize assignments and respond responsibly to emergency situations.
SUPERVISION
Employees in this classification receive general supervision from the Public Works Supervisor within a framework of established policies and standard operating procedures. Employees in this classification may provide technical and functional supervision to subordinate personnel on a project by project basis and as assigned.
DUTIES
Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Monitors, operates, and adjusts various electronic and mechanical controls at City’s wastewater treatment plant, water system, and related facilities; regulates pressure and flow rates for water distribution and wastewater collection operations in accordance with demand and consistent with regulatory compliance.
• Reads meters, gauges, charts, and other instrumentation measuring and monitoring the City’s water and wastewater operations; records and documents all readings in operational logs for appropriate recordkeeping and reporting requirements; interprets readings and takes appropriate action in response.
• Inspects, operates, and maintains City’s wastewater treatment facilities, equipment, and collection system to ensure needed preventative and emergency maintenance and repair functions occur in a timely manner; oils, cleans, greases, and services equipment as necessary. • Monitors the wastewater treatment plant operations; cleans and performs minor maintenance on plant equipment; takes a variety of chemical, effluent and flow readings; samples and tests wastewater at specified steps in the process.
• Monitors lift stations following established schedules; performs minor maintenance on pumps and related equipment; repairs wastewater collection lines and related appurtenances. • Inspects, operates, and maintains City’s water treatment facilities, equipment, and distribution system to ensure needed preventative and emergency maintenance and repair functions occur in a timely manner; oils, cleans, greases, and services equipment as necessary. • Reads water meters per assigned schedule and records readings on an automated system for billing purposes; turns water services on and off in response to customer requests or delinquent payments.
• Operates and monitors pumps for water system; operates related equipment; installs and replaces water lines, water meters, fire hydrants, and other related water facilities. • Coordinates, evaluates, and participates in the operation and maintenance of both water and wastewater treatment plants, pumping and lift stations, wastewater collection systems and related operations; utilizes a variety of hand and power tools to remove, install, adjust, and perform minor repairs to assigned facilities and equipment. • Maintains wastewater disposal fields utilizing various heavy equipment. • May assist and participate in the repair and testing of back flow prevention devices per certification requirements.
• Assists with the City’s pool maintenance operations to include maintaining appropriate water – chemical balances, chlorination system, chemical feed pumps, and other equipment. • Assists with other Public Works tasks and operations to include street, grounds, and facility maintenance and/or light construction duties.
• Reviews, establishes, initiates and monitors safety and training requirements and procedures for both City employees; maintains the use of protective clothing and equipment at all times. • Responds to emergency calls on weekends, holidays, and evenings as assigned and according to primary and secondary call back lists.
• Establishes and maintains positive working relationships with representatives of community organizations, state/local agencies, City management and staff and the general public. • Performs related duties as required.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
• Standard and accepted methods, tools, and equipment utilized in the maintenance, repair and operations of water and wastewater facilities, equipment and collection and distribution systems.
• Standard and accepted operation and routine maintenance of electronic instrumentation, motors, pumps, and power equipment utilized in the maintenance, repair and operations of water and wastewater facilities, equipment and collection and distribution systems. • Standard and accepted safety procedures applicable to a variety of water and wastewater operations and maintenance activities.
• City's operations, policies and procedures as they relate to assigned duties. • Public Works Department’s operations, policies, procedures and facilities. • Pertinent laws, guidelines, and regulations related to the operations and maintenance of both municipal water treatment and distribution systems and wastewater treatment and collection systems.
• Basic resource allocation methods and job estimating practices. • Understand and carry out a variety of oral and written instructions in an independent manner. • Operate a variety of motorized and power equipment used in the maintenance, repair, and construction of the City's water treatment and distribution systems’ operations and facilities in a safe and effective manner.
• Operate a variety of motorized and power equipment utilized in the maintenance, repair, and construction of the City's wastewater treatment and collection systems’ operations and facilities in a safe and effective manner.
• Operate a variety of hand powered equipment in a safe and effective manner. • Perform routine mathematical calculations.
• Take water and wastewater samples and perform various routine chemical and physical tests consistent with established procedures and within required timelines. • Establish and maintain routine records and logs in an effective and timely manner. • Communicate orally and in writing in an effective and tactful manner. • Organize and prioritize the work of self and others in an effective and timely manner. • Provide courteous and positive customer service.
• Perform assigned duties to include heavy and continuous physical labor in a safe and effective manner for self and others.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the performance of required duties.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES
Required:
• Possession of a valid Class C California state driver’s license and provide proof of a safe driving record (DMV pull record) with employment application. •
• Preferred Certificates:
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• Possession of a valid Wastewater Operator-in-Training Certificate from the State Water Board within one year of employment
• Possession of a valid Grade l or higher Sewer Operators Certificate • Possession of a valid Grade l or higher Sewer Collection System Maintenance Certificate. • Possession of a valid Grade I Water Distribution System Maintenance Certificate (or within one year of employment).
• Possession of a valid AWWA Backflow Device Tester Certification within one year of employment.
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
Any combination of training and experience which would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain this knowledge and abilities would be the equivalent to high school graduation to include the ability to read and write at a level required for successful job performance. At least two (2) years of progressively responsible work experience performing progressively responsible semi-skilled work on pumps, motors, pipelines, and related facilities similar to the City’s water and wastewater treatment facilities and systems.