System Operator - Valve Crew

Job Description:

System Operator - Valve Crew

Description

Essential Duties:

Valve Technician:

1. Monitors water quality parameters of both potable and recycled water systems to include cycling of reservoirs, detention time, chlorine feed rates, chlorination stations, system residuals, system flushing, and water sampling as required by the California State Water Resources Control Board.
2. Responds to water main breaks in emergency situations; assesses, plans and conducts emergency shut downs of transmission and distribution pipelines.  Provides feedback to Operations staff and supervisor.
3. Performs maintenance on various valves in the distribution system.  Assesses valves that have been exercised to determine make, type, size and condition of valves.  Makes recommendations to District construction workgroups, supervisor and Engineering staff for repair or replacement of valves based on the conditions.  Sets up extensive traffic control for exercising valves.
4. Inspects work done by maintenance contractors ensuring it is complete according to specifications.  Advises contractors on the proper set-up and installation of equipment being installed.
5. Calibrates, operates, and maintains chlorine generating and injection equipment. Uses mathematical formulas to compute proper dosages for chlorine injections.
6. Performs preventive maintenance and minor repairs on water distribution and wastewater collection equipment.
7. Reviews drawings/plans and specifications received from Engineering Department and recommends changes or additions to projects.  Checks documents to ensure that all aspects are covered.
8. Responds to after-hours system emergencies.
9. Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

Salary:

$31.70