Utilities Operator I

Under the direction of the Deputy Director of Utilities, performs entry-level technical, maintenance, and operational work in the maintenance, inspection, repair, construction, and operation of the Village's water distribution and sanitary sewer collection systems. Employees in this classification perform a broad range of utility maintenance activities including utility locating, meter maintenance, water sampling, sewer maintenance, lift station operations, and emergency response. Incumbents may work independently or as part of a crew and are expected to maintain safe, reliable, and efficient utility services for Village residents and businesses.

This position's primary focus will be sanitary sewer collection systems.

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential Knowledge and Abilities

1. Working knowledge with the basics of traffic control requirements and assist in maintaining and managing department inventory of supplies, materials, tools, signs, etc.
2. Ability to diagnose operational problems and implement corrective actions under emergency and routine conditions.
3. Ability to plow with a single/tandem axle plow truck with front and wing mounted plows while operating a spreader and dump body for sand/salt application.
4. Ability to read, write, and interpret scientific, technical, and operational documents, including reports, blueprints, schematics, diagrams, sketches, surveys, utility maps, system diagrams, technical manuals, operational reports, safety rules, maintenance instructions, and procedural manuals.
5. Ability to use various computer programs, including but not limited to Microsoft Office, Cartegraph, Asset Management Systems, GIS Systems and SCADA systems.
6. Ability to communicate effectively with staff, contractors, regulatory agencies, and the public.
7. Ability to operate utility vehicles, pumps, trailers, hand tools, power tools, and related utility maintenance equipment safely and effectively.
8. Ability to communicate effectively with coworkers, contractors, regulatory agencies, and the public.
9. Ability to respond effectively to emergencies, operational issues, and changing work priorities.
10. Ability to serve "on-call" and available to respond in person within 45 minutes of a call.
11. Ability to work weekend or evening hours as directed.
12. Ability to effectively interact with sensitivity with persons from diverse cultural, socioeconomic, educational, racial, ethnic, and professional backgrounds, and persons of all ages and lifestyles.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Job consists of a combination of sitting, standing, walking and driving. There will be exposure to heat, cold, wet, and slippery conditions. Frequently subject to work outside of a normal work hour/week schedule as weather or circumstances dictate, e.g. snow storms, rain/wind storms, broken water mains, sewer failures or other events requiring response to protect the public as a result of natural or man-made circumstances. Typically, these events occur on an un-scheduled basis outside of normal work hours. In addition, there will be exposure to dust, noise and chemicals. Lift frequently 25 to 50 lbs., &/or constantly 10 to 20 lbs. A complete description of physical requirements is available upon request. Performs all duties in conformance with Village policies as described in the employee handbook and adherence to state and federal safety policies and standards.

Minimum Training and Experience

Please complete all required sections of the applications in its entirety.

It is not typical for someone to be hired at or near the top of the salary range. The specific compensation offered to a candidate is reviewed and based off a variety of factors including skills, qualifications, experience, certifications, and internal equity.