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WATER PRODUCTION OPERATOR I
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POSITION SUMMARY
Under general supervision, performs daily work assignments for the Water Production Division of the Utilities Department in accordance with the Employee Manual, Department Policies and Procedures, City of Alamogordo Ordinances, and any applicable State or Federal authority.
ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES
With a supervisory endorsement and Department Director approval, Water Production Operator I employees who have met the required qualifications for a Water Production Operator II position are eligible for automatic promotion to the Water Production Operator II position pursuant to the City of Alamogordos Utilities Department Certified Operator Pay Plan Policy.
RECRUITMENT QUALIFICATIONS
Required at the time of hire:
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent • Valid Water Supply Level 1 WS1 certification issued by the New Mexico Water Quality Control Commission • Valid New Mexico Drivers License with a driving record acceptable to the City of Alamogordo • Valid out-of-state license may be considered acceptable until NM CDL is obtained
Required within sixty (60) days:
• Successful completion of NM811 training Excavation Law Class • Valid New Mexico Class A Commercial Drivers License with Tank N endorsement and a driving record acceptable to the City of Alamogordo • Skills testing shall be performed in a commercial vehicle equipped with a manual transmission • Drivers shall be granted a period of six (6) months to upgrade and remove an automatic transmission E restriction if one exists
Required within twenty-four (24) months of hire date:
• OSHA-compliant Flagger certification • Valid New Mexico Water Supply Level 2 WS2 certification issued by the New Mexico Water Quality Control Commission
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Essential Duties:
• Monitors, operates, and adjusts controls at a water treatment plant, pumping plants, wells, and reservoir facilities • Monitors, interprets, and adjusts computerized Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) controls • Regulates pressures and flow rates in accordance with demand, storage, and production from other sources • Participates in potable water production process controls, monitors equipment, and contributes to and maintains daily logs • Interprets all charts, trends, graphs, and test results • Reads records, interprets, and acts on information taken from computers, gauges, dials, and other instruments • Controls the application of hazardous materials and chemicals associated with water treatment processes • Secures and transports hazardous chemicals to various facility locations and assists with the transport function by off-loading and loading hazardous chemicals for transport • Assists in the collection of various water samples for laboratory analysis and performs simple water quality analysis tests • Conducts operational inspections of potable water production equipment and facilities to locate and report needed repairs and maintenance • Performs preventative maintenance, oils, greases, cleans, and otherwise services potable water production equipment • Receives supplies delivered and ensures that they are properly stored, reports need for materials to Foreman or designee • Performs general potable water production facility upkeep, such as sweeping, mopping, cleaning, sanding, and painting • Performs general groundskeeping and housekeeping as required • Initiates timely reports or notices if unusual or emergency situations occur • Reports and/or corrects unsafe working conditions • Assists in traffic control on worksites as assigned • Responds to service complaints, informs the customer of necessary actions • May participate in guiding tours and explaining operations to visiting groups • Drives a City vehicle in the performance of duties • Contributes to a high-quality work culture through participation in training and mentoring to develop skills, including safety-related training and skills • Interacts professionally and provides excellent customer service to all levels of City staff and citizens to ensure high operational and service standards
OTHER IMPORTANT DUTIES
• Must obtain and maintain all licenses, certifications, and safety training necessary to safely perform assigned duties and comply with applicable laws, regulations, and department policies • Required to perform on-call rotation duties outside of normal work hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays • Non-traditional work hours are necessary during evenings, weekends, and holidays to prevent or reduce the disruption of water services to customers • Maintains the confidentiality of information obtained during the performance of duties • Performs such other duties as may be assigned
The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.
Code 260009-1 Type INTERNAL & EXTERNALLocation WATER PRODUCTION STAFF Job Family UTILITIES - MAINTENANCE Job Class WATER PRODUCTION OPERATOR I Posting Start 01302026 Posting End 12319999 MAXIMUM HOURLY RATE 23.00