Job Details
Operations Technician
2024-11-16 Enid Enid,OK
Description:
POSITION PURPOSE: To ensure the quality of water supply to Enid residents through efficient maintenance and repair of water treatment plants and water production system.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES
PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENTS
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
One year certificate from college or technical school; or one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
CERTIFICATES/LICENSES:
Class D Water and Class C Water Lab License within 1 year. Continuing education as necessary to maintain licenses.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE:
Computer: Intermediate personal computer skills, including electronic mail, routine database activity, word processing, spreadsheet, graphics, etc.
Specialized: Knowledge of water lab testing processes. Understanding of water plant operations. Knowledge of D.E.Q. rules and regulations regarding treatment plant operations and testing procedures. Knowledge of SCADA system.
SKILLS/ABILITIES:
PHYSICAL & MENTAL ACTIVITIES AND REQUIREMENTS OF THIS POSITION
FINGER DEXTERITY:
Manual dexterity sufficient to work with the fingers.
VISUAL ABILITIES:
Normal vision, with or without corrective lenses.
Close vision, color vision, depth perception.
PHYSICAL STRENGTH:
Exerts up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally. (Almost all office jobs.) Sedentary physical activity performing non-strenuous daily activities of an administrative nature. Occasional use of hands, arms, and fingers to reach and handle.
LANGUAGE/COMPREHENSION:
Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures or governmental regulations. Ability to write information and respond to questions from managers, and co-workers.
REASONING ABILITY:
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instruction in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
MATHEMATICS ABILITY:
Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts such as exponents. Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, sampling theory, and factor analysis.
WORK SCHEDULE/HOURS:
Regular - 8 hour shift. 24-hour call, nights and weekends, as required.
Other - Variable lunch period and breaks in coordination with other office personnel.
WORK CONDITIONS:
Well-lighted, heated and/or air-conditioned indoor office setting with adequate ventilation. Occasional on-site field work.
Noise level:
Moderate noise (examples: business office with computers and printers, light traffic).
Other work conditions:
Exposure to lab chemicals and glassware.
Limited exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals.
ADVANCEMENT CRITERIA
INTERMEDIATE:
5-7 years experience.
Additional coursework in related field.
Advanced knowledge of safety as pertains to department.
Advanced knowledge of operating system.
Class B Lab License.
Class C Water License.
Ability to train employees.
Valid CPR certification.
ADVANCED:
8+ yrs experience.
Associate's degree or equivalent in related field.
Expert knowledge of safety as pertains to department.
Advanced knowledge of more than one operating system.
Class B Lab License.
Class B Water License.
JOB DESCRIPTIONS
Job descriptions assist organizations in ensuring that the hiring process is fairly administered and that qualified employees are selected.
All descriptions have been reviewed to ensure that only essential functions and basic duties have been included. Peripheral tasks, only incidentally related to each position, have been excluded. Requirements, skills, and abilities included have been determined to be the minimal standards required to successfully perform the positions. In no instance, however, should the duties, responsibilities, and requirements delineated be interpreted as all inclusive. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, it is possible that requirements may be modified to reasonably accommodate disabled individuals. However, no accommodations will be made which may pose serious health or safety risks to the employee or others or which impose undue hardships on the organization.
I have reviewed this job description and I can perform the essential functions of this position, with or without, reasonable accommodations. I have also received or have been offered a copy of this job description.
Printed Name Date // Signature
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01
Have you been found guilty of a driving offense involving drugs or alcohol in the last three years?
02
Have you been found guilty of an offense related to speeding over 20 mph, or careless/reckless driving, or vehicular manslaughter in the last three years?
03
Have you had your driver's license suspended in the last three years?
04
Have you had more than one "at fault" accident in the last three years?
05
Have you been found guilty of more than 4 speeding or traffic violations in the last three years?
06
If you answered "yes" to any of the above items, did you complete the return-to-duty process?
07
Can you provide a current driver's license with three year driving history?
08
Do you have the ability to obtain a Class D and Class C Water License within 12 months of hire?
09
Which statement below best describes the highest level of education you have completed?
10
Which statement below best describes the highest level of related experience or training you have completed?
11
Do you or your spouse have more than 25% ownership in a company that currently contracts with the City of Enid?
12
What is your expected salary?
13
If chosen for this position, what is the earliest date you are available to start?
Required Question
Salary: $17.97 Hourly
Location : 1500 W Poplar Ave, Enid
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 202400174
Fund: Enid Municipal Authority
Department: Water Production
Opening Date: 10/31/2024
Closing Date: 11/24/2024 11:59 PM Central
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: AFSCME
Description
POSITION REPORTS TO: Water Production Supervisor
POSITIONS SUPERVISED: None.
BLS COMPARABLE: 51-8031.00, Water System Operators
LEADERSHIP: Provides leadership to others through motivation, direction, review, and feedback of assigned tasks.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
- Subject to post offer, pre-employment drug screen.
- Subject to post offer, pre-employment physical examination/medical history check.
- Subject to a pre-employment criminal background check.
- As a position directly affecting the safety of others, the employee will be required to comply with all provisions of City of Enid's substance abuse policy, including random drug and alcohol testing.
- Possession of a valid Oklahoma driver's license with acceptable driving record.
POSITION PURPOSE: To ensure the quality of water supply to Enid residents through efficient maintenance and repair of water treatment plants and water production system.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES
- Assist with monitoring operations of the treatment and collection systems to ensure that it remains safe, secure, and well maintained.
- Ensures compliance with all D.E.Q. regulations through the completion of accurate operation reports which include water quality levels and records.
- Collect samples and perform accurate and reliable testing of water well samples using test equipment and color analysis standards.
- Provides laboratory analysis of water samples.
- Application of quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) to sample analysis.
- Assists in process control analysis.
- Order necessary chemicals and supplies to run tests.
- Compile and interpret results of tests and analyses.
- Monitor water supply and pumping capacity.
- Participate in budget preparation and administration, coordinating purchasing and documentation, and monitoring expenditures.
- Prepare bid specifications.
- Compute estimates and actual costs of factors such as materials, labor, and outside contractors.
- Provide assistance to other departments as needed.
- Perform other duties as required.
PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENTS
- The Water Services division runs smoothly and efficiently.
- Procedures and processes are well maintained, documented, and recorded.
- Plants and water system operations meet all regulatory requirements.
- Policies and procedures in City of Enid personnel and safety manuals are understood and followed.
- Effective working relations exist with City personnel and co-workers.
- Employee understands and adheres to applicable safety policies.
- The City's professional reputation is maintained.
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
One year certificate from college or technical school; or one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
CERTIFICATES/LICENSES:
Class D Water and Class C Water Lab License within 1 year. Continuing education as necessary to maintain licenses.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE:
Computer: Intermediate personal computer skills, including electronic mail, routine database activity, word processing, spreadsheet, graphics, etc.
Specialized: Knowledge of water lab testing processes. Understanding of water plant operations. Knowledge of D.E.Q. rules and regulations regarding treatment plant operations and testing procedures. Knowledge of SCADA system.
SKILLS/ABILITIES:
- Ability to use lab testing equipment.
- Proficient personal computer skills.
- Handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Accurate and attentive to detail.
- Ability to assist and support others.
- Able to operate telephone, PC, copier, and other basic business machines.
PHYSICAL & MENTAL ACTIVITIES AND REQUIREMENTS OF THIS POSITION
FINGER DEXTERITY:
Manual dexterity sufficient to work with the fingers.
VISUAL ABILITIES:
Normal vision, with or without corrective lenses.
Close vision, color vision, depth perception.
PHYSICAL STRENGTH:
Exerts up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally. (Almost all office jobs.) Sedentary physical activity performing non-strenuous daily activities of an administrative nature. Occasional use of hands, arms, and fingers to reach and handle.
LANGUAGE/COMPREHENSION:
Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures or governmental regulations. Ability to write information and respond to questions from managers, and co-workers.
REASONING ABILITY:
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instruction in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
MATHEMATICS ABILITY:
Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts such as exponents. Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, sampling theory, and factor analysis.
WORK SCHEDULE/HOURS:
Regular - 8 hour shift. 24-hour call, nights and weekends, as required.
Other - Variable lunch period and breaks in coordination with other office personnel.
WORK CONDITIONS:
Well-lighted, heated and/or air-conditioned indoor office setting with adequate ventilation. Occasional on-site field work.
Noise level:
Moderate noise (examples: business office with computers and printers, light traffic).
Other work conditions:
Exposure to lab chemicals and glassware.
Limited exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals.
ADVANCEMENT CRITERIA
INTERMEDIATE:
5-7 years experience.
Additional coursework in related field.
Advanced knowledge of safety as pertains to department.
Advanced knowledge of operating system.
Class B Lab License.
Class C Water License.
Ability to train employees.
Valid CPR certification.
ADVANCED:
8+ yrs experience.
Associate's degree or equivalent in related field.
Expert knowledge of safety as pertains to department.
Advanced knowledge of more than one operating system.
Class B Lab License.
Class B Water License.
JOB DESCRIPTIONS
Job descriptions assist organizations in ensuring that the hiring process is fairly administered and that qualified employees are selected.
All descriptions have been reviewed to ensure that only essential functions and basic duties have been included. Peripheral tasks, only incidentally related to each position, have been excluded. Requirements, skills, and abilities included have been determined to be the minimal standards required to successfully perform the positions. In no instance, however, should the duties, responsibilities, and requirements delineated be interpreted as all inclusive. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, it is possible that requirements may be modified to reasonably accommodate disabled individuals. However, no accommodations will be made which may pose serious health or safety risks to the employee or others or which impose undue hardships on the organization.
I have reviewed this job description and I can perform the essential functions of this position, with or without, reasonable accommodations. I have also received or have been offered a copy of this job description.
Printed Name Date // Signature
To learn more details regarding the benefits of working for the City of Enid, visit our
01
Have you been found guilty of a driving offense involving drugs or alcohol in the last three years?
- Yes
- No
02
Have you been found guilty of an offense related to speeding over 20 mph, or careless/reckless driving, or vehicular manslaughter in the last three years?
- Yes
- No
03
Have you had your driver's license suspended in the last three years?
- Yes
- No
04
Have you had more than one "at fault" accident in the last three years?
- Yes
- No
05
Have you been found guilty of more than 4 speeding or traffic violations in the last three years?
- Yes
- No
06
If you answered "yes" to any of the above items, did you complete the return-to-duty process?
07
Can you provide a current driver's license with three year driving history?
- Yes
- No
08
Do you have the ability to obtain a Class D and Class C Water License within 12 months of hire?
- Yes
- No
09
Which statement below best describes the highest level of education you have completed?
- Some High School
- High school graduate, diploma or the equivalent (GED)
- Associate degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Master's degree
- Professional degree
- Doctorate degree
10
Which statement below best describes the highest level of related experience or training you have completed?
- 0 to 6 months
- 6 to 12 months
- 1 to 3 years
- 3 to 5 years
- 5 to 7 years
- 7 or more years
11
Do you or your spouse have more than 25% ownership in a company that currently contracts with the City of Enid?
- Yes
- No
12
What is your expected salary?
13
If chosen for this position, what is the earliest date you are available to start?
Required Question