Water Operator I
City of Fort Wayne
- Fort Wayne, IN
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Investigates rusty water complaints and recommends and/or performs operations to resolve the complaints including isolating segments of water main by turning off valves before flushing lines or consulting with Water Resources for assistance in engineering solutions;
- Investigates and diagnoses causes of leaks on hydrants, valves, service taps and along the mains;
- Investigates low water pressure and other water quality concerns and applies operational solutions when possible;
- Understands and applies Unidirectional Flushing theory when applicable;
- Operates the valve turning machine and the vac-all machine for cleaning out curb and valve boxes;
- Turns on and off services of all sizes;
- Makes scheduled examinations of fire hydrants and valves for proper operating condition, records findings;
- Repairs hydrants/valves when possible and reports defects to management;
- Thaws frozen hydrants, curb boxes and valve boxes;
- Follows standard check out procedures to place the thawed equipment back in proper working conditions;
- Informs customers of impending shut downs when work is to be done on mains;
- Closes and re-opens valves on main breaks when necessary;
- Flushes repaired mains properly;
- Determines rate of flow and pressure at points along the water distribution system;
- Plans and coordinates water main shut downs for the department and contractors;
- Coordinates with GIS Department to update city water main maps, notes discrepancies when found;
- Checks new pavement and resurfacing projects along the water distribution system for valve box and hydrant locations, grades and properly sized pave adjusters;
- Takes and records measurements on all valves and service boxes when needed;
- Enters, exits and works in confined spaces wearing a variety of safety apparatus;
- Wears respiratory devices;
- Maintains equipment, tools, and work areas in a clean and orderly condition;
- Reports irregularities and abnormal conditions;
- Directs the training of other employees;
- Assists employees of equal or higher classification;
- Performs similar or less skilled work.
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED);
- Two years appropriate experience;
- Ability to use Apple based iPad;
- Ability to read and interpret water maps and blueprints
- Valid Indiana Driver's License;
- Confined Space Certification.