The Water Operator I is responsible for the day-to-day operation and maintenance of the Municipal Water System on an assigned shift basis.

Work is performed under the direction of the supervisor in charge.

Essential Functions Operates, services, maintains and checks equipment, instruments, pumps, valves; Takes readings of pressures, volumes, weights, levels, flows and other data, and records them on log sheets; Makes routine water quality tests; Performs maintenance on Water Division equipment, pumps, pipes, vehicles, buildings, structures and grounds; Collects samples, performs simple analysis, and records results; Installs, repairs, and inspects water lines, valves, pumps; Responds to calls and concerns from the public; Installs, reads, and repairs water meters; Locates and marks water lines; Performs after hours “on call” duties for the Department.

Remains within a 1-hour response time while “on call”; Assists in various dutie...