Water Laborer or Operator

Job Type: Full Time

Posted December 16, 2024

The City of Decorah Water Department is currently accepting applications for the position of Water Laborer or Water Operator. Minimum qualifications include high school diploma or equivalent and valid driver’s license with CDL and airbrake endorsement (must obtain within two months of hire). Position is subject to post-offer physical examination including drug testing, background and motor vehicle records check. Starting pay is dependent on qualifications and experience. Competitive benefit package offered.

Application and complete job descriptions may be obtained at the City Clerk’s office, Decorah Municipal Center, 400 Claiborne Drive or online at www.decorahia.org. For more information call (563) 382-3651. Return city application to: City of Decorah, Attn: Todd Ihde, Water and Sewer Superintendent, PO Box 138, Decorah, IA, 52101. Applications will be received until position is filled, with first review of applications 4:00 PM, January 3, 2025. M/F Disabled and Veteran EEO/AA Employer.

Job Title: Laborer-Water Dept.

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Job Status: Full time/Heavy Duty – Reports to Water and Sewer Superintendent

Essential Duties Required:

  • Assist with maintenance and upkeep of buildings and
  • Assist with daily readings at pump house, wells, boosters, and lift
  • Assist with daily water testing for chlorine and

Additional Duties Required:

  • Assist with water/sewer main
  • Assist with installation and repair of water
  • Assist with maintenance, inspections and trouble shooting at all well houses, main pump house, lift stations and water distribution
  • Mowing grass, snow and ice removal, sewer checking, and painting
  • Any additional duties assigned to the Water Department or WWTP

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities Required:

  • Possess basic mechanical skills needed to perform routine maintenance
  • Must have excellent communication skills and be tactful and courteous when dealing with the public and other

Qualifications:

  • High school graduate or equivalent
  • Valid driver’s license including CDL with airbrake and tanker

Work Environment:

  • Lifting of equipment and supplies daily, with a weight range 50-75 pounds, but not limited to this range.
  • Position is subject to on-call and emergency response as
  • Work weekends/holidays as scheduled
  • Ability to arrive on site of an emergency within 30
  • Ability and willingness to work in extreme conditions (i.e. hot/cold temperatures, wind, rain, dirt, smoke, dust, indoors/outdoors)
  • Willingness to work long hours during emergency situations and extreme
  • Limited contact with chemicals (i.e. fluoride, chlorine, acid, and other related materials)
  • Job will be physically demanding at times.

OR

Job Title:              Operator I – Water Dept.

FLSA Status:        Non-Exempt

Job Status:           Fulltime/Heavy Duty – reports to Water and Sewer Superintendent

Essential Duties Required:

  • Assist with water meter reading and repair of water meters and remotes.
  • Assist with daily readings at pump house, wells, booster and lift stations.
  • Assist with daily water testing for chlorine and fluoride.

Additional Duties Required:

  • Assist with water and sewer main repairs.
  • Assist with installation and repair of water valves
  • Assist with maintenance, inspection and trouble shooting at all well houses, main pump house, booster and lift stations, water distribution system and waste water collection system.
  • Mowing grass, snow and ice removal, sewer checking and painting projects.
  • Any additional services assigned to the water department.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities Required:

  • Possession of good communication skills and be prompt and courteous when dealing with the public and other employees.
  • Be mechanically inclined and have ability to operate and maintain the following types of machinery at the water and sewer distribution system:
    • jet truck
    • sewer rodder
    • pipe cutter
    • locator
    • lawn mowers
    • rammer machine
    • ¾ ton truck and snowplow
    • backhoe
    • compressor/jackhammer
    • pump controls
    • grinder
    • 125KW standby generator
    • gas chain saw
    • small shop hand tools
    • 2”, 3” and 4” sewage pumps
    • water testing equipment
    • tracer
    • snow blower
    • well house pumps
    • plus other related equipment

Qualifications:

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Valid drivers license including CDL endorsement
  • Grade I Water Treatment

Work Environment:

  • Lifting of equipment and supplies on a daily basis with a weight range of 50-75 pounds, but not limited to this range.
  • Work weekends as scheduled.
  • Ability to arrive on site of an emergency within 30 minutes
  • Ability and willingness to work in extreme conditions (i.e. hot and cold temperatures, wind, rain, dirt, smoke, dust, indoors and outdoors).
  • Willingness to work long hours during emergency situations and extreme conditions.
  • Limited contact with chemicals (i.e. fluoride, chlorine, acid and other related materials).
  • Job will be physically demanding at times.
  • Position subject to on-call duties and emergency response as needed

OR

Job Title:              Operator II – Water Dept.

FLSA Status:        Non-Exempt

Job Status:           Fulltime/Heavy Duty – reporting to Water and Sewer Supt.

Essential Duties Required:    

  • Do water meter reading.
  • Assist with repair of water meters and remotes.
  • Assist with water and sewer main repairs.
  • Assist with installation and repair of water valves.
  • Assist with daily readings at pump house, wells, booster and lift stations.
  • Assist with daily water testing for chlorine and fluoride.
  • Maintain and utilize necessary records.
  • Assist with maintenance, inspection and trouble shooting at all well houses, main pump house, lift stations, and water distribution systems.

Additional Duties Required:

  • Mowing grass, snow and ice removal, sewer checking and painting projects.
  • Any additional services assigned to the water department.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities Required:

  • Must have good communication skills and be prompt and courteous when dealing with the public and other employees.
  • Be mechanically inclined and will be training to operate and maintain the following types of machinery at the water and sewer distribution system.
    • jet truck
    • sewer rodder
    • pipe cutter
    • locator
    • lawn mowers
    • rammer machine
    • ¾ ton truck and snowplow
    • backhoe
    • compressor/jackhammer
    • pump controls
    • grinder
    • 125KW standby generator
    • gas chain saw
    • small shop hand tools
    • 2”, 3” and 4” sewage pumps
    • water testing equipment
    • tracer
    • snow blower
    • well house pumps

Qualifications:

  • High school graduate or equivalent
  • Valid drivers’ license including CDL endorsement
  • Grade I Water Treatment, Grade I Water Distribution and Grade I WW

Work Environment:

  • Lifting of equipment and supplies on a daily basis with a weight range of 50-75 pounds, but not limited to this range.
  • Work weekends as scheduled
  • Ability to arrive on site of emergency within 30 minutes
  • Ability and willingness to work in extreme conditions (i.e. hot and cold temperatures, wind, rain, dirt, smoke, dust, indoors and outdoors).
  • Willingness to work long hours during emergency situations and extreme conditions.
  • Limited contact with chemicals (i.e. fluoride, chlorine, acid and other related materials).
  • Job will be physically demanding at times
  • Position subject to on-call and emergency response as needed

OR

Job Title:              Operator III – Water Dept.

FLSA Status:        Non-Exempt

Job Status:           Fulltime/Heavy Duty – reporting to Water and Sewer Superintendent

Essential Duties Required:    

  • Do water and sewer main repairs.
  • Do installation and repair of water valves.
  • Take daily readings at pump house, wells, booster and lift stations.
  • Assist with daily water testing for chlorine and fluoride.
  • Maintain and utilize necessary records.
  • Do maintenance, inspection and trouble shooting at all well houses, main pump house, lift stations, and water distribution systems.
  • Do repair of water meters and remotes.
  • Assist with water meter reading.

Additional Duties Required:

  • Mowing grass, snow and ice removal, sewer checking and painting projects.
  • Any additional services assigned to the water department.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities Required:

  • Be mechanically inclined.
  • Have a basic knowledge of IOSHA regulations:
  • Must be able to read and understand city maps and drawings for water and sewer locations.
  • Know how to operate and maintain all equipment at the water department:
    • jet truck
    • sewer rodder
    • pipe cutter
    • locator
    • lawn mowers
    • rammer machine
    • ¾ ton truck and snowplow
    • backhoe
    • compressor/jackhammer
    • pump controls
    • grinder
    • 125KW standby generator
    • gas chain saw
    • small shop hand tools
    • 2”, 3” and 4” sewage pumps
    • water testing equipment
    • tracer
    • snow blower
    • well house pumps
    • plus other related equipment

Qualifications:

  • High school graduate or equivalent
  • Valid drivers’ license including CDL endorsement
  • Must have good communication skills and be prompt and courteous when dealing with the public and other employees.
  • Grade II Water Treatment, Grade II Water Distribution and Grade II WW

Work Environment:

  • Lifting of equipment and supplies on a daily basis with a weight range of 50-75 pounds, but not limited to this range
  • Work weekends as scheduled
  • Ability to arrive on site of an emergency within 30 minutes
  • Ability and willingness to work in extreme conditions (i.e. hot and cold temperatures, wind, rain, dirt, smoke, dust, indoors and outdoors)
  • Willingness to work long hours during emergency situations and extreme conditions
  • Limited contact with chemicals (i.e. fluoride, chlorine, acid and other related materials)
  • Job will be physically demanding at times.
  • Position subject to on-call duties and emergency response as needed

The City of Decorah is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals and encourages prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Position is subject to pre-employment physical exam including drug testing and DOT drug and alcohol testing requirements.

Note:  This job description includes the primary job duties and requirements for this position.  However, it is not intended to provide an exact description of all job duties and requirements.  The City reserves the right to change this job description at any time.

 

The City places a high premium on its’ image and, as such, expects all employees to consistently behave in a manner which reflects positively upon the City of Decorah

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