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City of Rapid City

Water Distribution Operator I, II, III, and IV

45K-71KSDFull-time

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ABOUT US


The Water Division operates and maintains Rapid City's water collection, treatment, and distribution systems. It also manages metering and billing services and collaborates on capital projects, water system expansion, and the acquisition of water rights.


Please visit the Water Division for additional information.


The City of Rapid City offers fantastic benefits including 2 healthcare options with low premiums, 6% employer-matching retirement, life insurance benefits, short-term disability, and generous vacation and sick leave. Check out the Benefit tab for a full list of benefits.

Union


This position is part of the AFSCME Union. Applications received within the work unit will be considered first.


Position Details

ABOUT OUR JOB


The Water Distribution Operator I, II, III, or IV performs skilled and technical work in the maintenance, repair, and inspection of the City’s water distribution system. The level of position (I, II, III, or IV) is based on experience, certifications, and demonstrated abilities..


Water Distribution Operator I:


  • Performs various tasks during the installation, repair, and maintenance of water mains, fire hydrants and other water infrastructure, including cutting, fitting, sealing, laying, and tapping pipe.
  • Conducts inspection, operation and repair of valves, system hardware, and the flushing of water lines.
  • Operates a variety of tools and equipment, including hydraulic pumps, centrifugal water pumps, tapping devices, jackhammers, chainsaws, air compressors, trucks, and flatbed trailers.
  • Performs manual labor, including hand shoveling, lifting, carrying, and moving of materials and equipment, cleaning work areas.
  • Turns customer water services on or off.
  • Investigates complaints of water leaks and low pressure.
  • Repair and replace water service lines.
  • Assists with the repair and maintenance of vehicles and work equipment.
  • Performs preventative maintenance and minor repair of vehicles and work equipment.
  • Work hours are variable and requires on-call availability.
  • Maintains proper logs and records on work activities.
  • As needed, assists Water Reclamation operators with repair, maintenance and operation of the storm water/sanitary collection systems.


Water Distribution Operator II: All above duties plus:

  • Operates skid loader, front-end loaders, ditching machinery, dump trucks, hydro-excavators, and pipe locators in repair of water and wastewater systems.
  • May operate backhoe, excavators and other related equipment, such as pavement breaker, to repair water and wastewater Systems.
  • Adjusts and repairs manhole frames and covers, valve boxes, fire hydrants, and tapping machines.
  • Conducts new construction field inspections of water and sewer service lines and mains.


Water Distributor Operator III: All above duties plus:

  • Installs and repairs valves and other system hardware.
  • Conducts field inspection of new and existing pipelines and customer services.
  • Flushes and de-chlorinates water mains, install and test cathodic protection system.
  • Repair and replace fire hydrants.
  • Operates backhoes, excavators and other related equipment, such as pavement breaker, to repair water and wastewater systems.
  • Directs crew activities in emergency situations; i.e. water main breaks and sanitary over flows.
  • May act as crew lead in the absence of a Water Utility Repair Person IV.


Water Distributor Operator IV: All above duties plus:

  • Serves as a project leader & as acting crew lead in the crew lead’s absence.
  • Becomes the trained competent person for trench safety, scaffolding, confined spaces etc.
  • Becomes a certified backflow/cross-connection tester, and perform these test as needed.
  • Understands and interprets cathodic protection readings, and take appropriate corrective actions as necessary.
  • Acts as a point of contact for water Capital Improvement Program (CIP) projects, acting as a liaison between operations, engineers, and contractors by attending project construction progress meetings, coordinating activities such as tie-ins, shutdowns, maintenance, coordinating flushing and sampling activities and communicating project conditions back to all project stakeholders.
  • Reviews design plans and drawings for water CIP projects. Ensures operations staff feedback is communicated to design engineer and project manager for incorporation into final project.
  • Serves on safety and other committees, as needed. Communicates committee activities to plant staff and supervision, and represent staff feedback effectively in meetings.


Additional Information

ABOUT YOU


We understand your time is valuable, so we encourage you to apply if you possess the following minimum requirements:


Education and/or Experience:


Water Distribution Operator I: High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and one to three months related experience and/or training. A combination of education and experience deemed appropriate to fulfill the role and responsibilities of this position will be considered.

Water Distribution Operator II: High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and 2 years’ experience operating skid loaders, front-end loaders, ditching machinery, dump trucks, hydro-excavators, pipe locators, backhoes, pipe pullers, and other related equipment.

Water Distribution Operator III: High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and 4 years’ experience operating skid loaders, front-end loaders, ditching machinery, dump trucks, hydro-excavators, pipe locators, backhoes, pipe pullers, and other related equipment.

Water Distribution Operator IV: High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and 8 years’ of experience operating skid loaders, front-end loaders, ditching machinery, dump trucks, hydro-excavators, pipe locators, backhoes, pipe pullers, and other related equipment. Supervisory experience in managing a team of employees, assigning tasks, and overseeing their overall performance.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:


Must possess a valid driver's license or ability to obtain within 30 days from date of hire. Must possess a valid Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with tanker endorsement or ability to obtain within 180 days from date of hire.

Water Distribution Operator I: Ability to obtain Class I Water Distribution Operator’s Certification as stated as the minimum qualifications for licensing by the State of South Dakota Board of Operator Certification, South Dakota Department of Water and Natural Resources within 18 months of hire.


Water Distribution Operator II: Ability to obtain Class II Water Distribution Operator’s Certification as stated as the minimum qualifications for licensing by the State of South Dakota Board of Operator Certification, South Dakota Department of Water and Natural Resources within 18 months of hire.


Water Distribution Operator III: Ability to obtain Class III Water Distribution Operator’s Certification as stated as the minimum qualifications for licensing by the State of South Dakota Board of Operator Certification, South Dakota Department of Water and Natural Resources within 18 months of hire. Take and pass the Water and Sewer and Trenching Contractors test with the ability to renew annually.

Water Distribution Operator IV: Ability to obtain Class IV Water Distribution Operator’s Certification as stated as the minimum qualifications for licensing by the State of South Dakota Board of Operator Certification, South Dakota Department of Water and Natural Resources within 18 months of hire. Take and pass the Water and Sewer and Trenching Contractors test with the ability to renew annually.


Employer

City of Rapid City

Address

300 Sixth Street


Rapid City, South Dakota, 57701

Phone

605-394-4136

Website

http://www.rcgov.org