Water Distribution Operator lll

Description

The City of Livermore is accepting applications for the position of Water Distribution Operator I. For more information regarding this recruitment, please refer to the job announcement.

DEFINITION

Under general supervision, leads and participates in maintenance and operational tasks for the water distribution system; assigns work, provides training, and reviews work in progress; coordinates and monitors complex construction projects; and performs other duties as assigned.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This is a higher journey level classification in the Water Distribution Operator series. Incumbents are responsible for performing the more complex duties, providing work direction and training to Water Distribution Operator I, II, and Trainees, and are designated as "Shift Operators". Employees at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as unusual or unique situations arise. This class is distinguished from the Water Distribution Senior Operator in that the latter performs advanced journey level duties requiring specialized knowledge and the ability to perform the most complex and difficult work, requiring a Water Distribution Operator Grade IV Certificate and an AWWA Cross-Connection Control Specialist Certification, and provides lead direction to distribution operations personnel.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

General supervision is provided by the Water Distribution Supervising Operator, and/or the Water Distribution Operations Manager. Lead direction is provided by the Water Distribution Senior Operator.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

None.

Examples of Important and Essential Functions

Maintenance Functions
Operates a variety of hand and power tools and equipment; maintains tools and equipment in safe and proper working condition; performs construction and improvement projects as assigned; and maintains work areas in a clean and orderly condition.

Water Distribution Functions
Coordinates construction and improvement projects; monitors work of consultants; monitors contractor activities to ensure accuracy, completeness and compliance with established requirements, specifications, and procedures; monitors and finalizes inspections of work in the field; leads and participates in the inspection of water meters and water service lines; identifies and determines the cause of abnormally high consumption levels; opens and closes valves and performs related adjustments to ensure proper distribution pressure levels within each zone, as necessary; initiates and discontinues water distribution to residential and commercial establishments as assigned; performs and directs the collection and transport of water samples for lab analysis; conducts bacteriological testing and monitors chlorine levels; flushes distribution system to maintain good water quality; inspects and repairs pressure reducing valves to maintain safe pressure levels; performs inspections of storage tanks and pump buildings; programs pump stations; conducts the most difficult troubleshooting, diagnosis, and problem solving; monitors water system for unauthorized and improper connections to prevent damage to the water distribution system and injury; responds to waterline emergencies as needed; performs and directs the installation, maintenance, and repair of water meters, and related service lines; services, adjusts and repairs motors, pumps, fire hydrants, and other equipment; and operates a hand held radio.

Administrative Functions
Accurately maintains records and documentation; reviews and initiates actions needed to respond or comply with memoranda and other instructions; prepares drafts and final copy of written procedures, instructions and other materials for use in shift operations; effectively communicates with a variety of individuals and agencies to exchange information, coordinate activities, and resolve issues or concerns; responds to utility service alerts on behalf of the system; monitors inventory levels of parts, supplies and equipment; orders, receives and maintains inventory of parts, supplies and equipment; records and submits administrative documentation on activity; reviews manuals, diagrams, blueprints and other equipment and system documentation; identifies operating requirements; creates documentation needed for operations as necessary; responds to information requests and conducts distribution system tours for regulatory inspectors, potential bidders on system projects, and City personnel; prepares and presents formal reports and recommendations as appropriate; participates in teams engaged with process and customers service improvements and cross training; assists with the orientation and training of operations personnel; responds to and investigates inquiries from the public and outside agencies; and attends and participates in a variety of meetings and committees as assigned.

Job Related and Essential Qualifications

Demonstrated Knowledge of :
Principles, practices and procedures related to the efficient and safe operation and maintenance of a water distribution system; methods, procedures and requirements for monitoring and adjusting water quality levels; chlorine and other chemicals used in the adjustment of water quality levels; City specifications regarding water system installation requirements; principles of training and providing work direction; pumps, valves, and backflow devices; health and safety regulations and procedures; record keeping and inventory techniques; and defensive driving practices.

Demonstrated Skills to :
Train assigned personnel; plan and organize work; operate and maintain specialized hand and power tools and equipment; read and interpret maps; evaluate situations, identify problems, and arrive at logical solutions; use initiative to keep important work progressing to completion within prescribed time limits; organize and monitor projects and work crews; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; maintain records related to work performed; complete reports in an accurate and legible manner; follow health and safety regulations; work effectively with the public, contractors, and City staff using tact and good judgment under sometimes tense and emotionally charged situations; perform basic mathematical calculations; operate personal computers; apply defensive driving techniques; and exemplify an enthusiastic, resourceful, and effective customer service attitude.

Ability to :
Learn and apply applicable city and departmental policies, practices, and procedures relating to the job assignment.

Experience, Education, and Training Guidelines:
Any combination of experience, education, and training that would provide the best qualified candidate. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills, and abilities would be:

Experience : Three years of water distribution operation and maintenance experience. Lead direction experience is highly desirable.

Education : Equivalent to graduation from high school.

Training : Any recent training such as academic courses and certification programs which are relevant to this job classification.

Certification : Requires possession and maintenance of the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) Water Distribution Operator Grade III Certificate.

License : Possession and maintenance of a valid California Class A driver's license with appropriate endorsements.

Department of Transportation (D.O.T.) Requirement : Incumbents in this job classification may be called upon, at any time, to perform safety sensitive functions, and therefore, may be subject to the Federal Highway Administration D.O.T. regulations and the City's policy concerning drug and alcohol testing as a continuing condition of employment with the City of Livermore.
Other Requirements : Willingness and ability to work scheduled and emergency overtime; work outdoors in all weather conditions; work at night, in confined and awkward spaces, in heavy traffic, and in the presence of noxious odors, toxic chemicals, biological agents, and sewage; work in potentially hazardous areas; wear and use appropriate safety clothing and equipment, including self-contained breathing devices; and attend meetings, workshops, and seminars during work and non-work hours.

Special Requirements : Essential duties require the mental and physical ability to drive a variety of vehicles and operate equipment; detect odors and running water; identify mechanical noises; converse on the telephone, two-way radio, and in person, often over the noise of machinery; bend, stoop, climb, and stand for long periods of time; read fine print with no color deficiencies to detect color-coded wires and read results of water color tests; manipulate small parts and components; safely lift and maneuver equipment and supplies such as fire hydrants, water meters, grates, large PVC pipe, wire spools, meter boxes, jackhammers, and other equipment and supplies weighing up to 100 pounds; and safely wear self-contained breathing apparatus while entering and working in confined spaces.

Additional Information

The City of Livermore is an equal opportunity employer and supports workforce diversity.

CITY OF LIVERMORE
BENEFITS SUMMARY
Association of Livermore Employees

Please click here for a copy of the current Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the Association of Livermore Employees. The information contained here is a summary of benefits. For a more detailed summary of benefits for all employee groups, click here . Any errors or omissions do not constitute either an expressed or implied contract. Updated 1/2025

MOUTERM
10/01/2021 - 09/30/2025

SCHEDULED INCREASES
10/11/2021 2.0% + $725.40/year
10/10/2022 3.5% + $754.56/year
10/09/2023 2.5% + $777.36/year
10/07/2024 2.0% + $796.80/year

CAFETERIA PLAN (MEDICAL, DENTAL & VISION)
$1,950/month towards medical, dental, and vision; unused balance paid in cash to employee.

BASIC LIFE INSURANCE & ACCIDENTAL DEATH & DISMEMBERMENT INSURANCE (AD & D)
FT - $60,000 EE coverage or PT - $30,000 EE coverage, ER paid
$1,000 dependent coverage, ER paid

EE option to purchase $25,000 additional life insurance & supplemental life to $500,000 (not to exceed 5x annual earnings).

LONG TERM DISABILITY (LTD)
ER paid
60% of base monthly earnings to $5,000/month max. (180 day waiting period)

PERS
New City of Livermore EEs are enrolled in the 2% at 60 formula or 2% at 62 formula, depending on eligibility, as per AB 340.

Classic PERS Misc Member - 2% at 60

• Member Rate = 7% EE paid
• Employer Rate = 34.43% ER paid (includes unfunded liability; FY23/24)
• 36 consecutive months Final Comp
• Sick Leave Credit
• 4th Level 59 Survivor Ben.
• Military Service Credit

New PERS Misc Member - 2% at 62

• Member Rate = 7.5% EE paid
• Employer Rate = 34.43% ER paid (includes unfunded liability; FY23/24)
• 36 consecutive months Final Comp
• Sick Leave Credit
• 4th Level 59 Survivor Ben.
• Military Service Credit

MEDICARE (Hired after 3/31/86)EE paid 1.45%ER paid 1.45%

RETIREMENT HEALTH SAVINGS (RHS) ER contribution of 4% of base pay into RHS account.

VACATION ACCRUAL
Years of Service Accrual Per Year 1 80.6 2-5 120.12 6-10 135.98 11-15 160.94 16-19 180.18 20+ 192.4
Prorated for part-time EE.
Maximum accrual: 340 hours

HOLIDAYS & HOLIDAY-IN-LIEU PAY
Holidays: 12 observed holidays or in lieu day off or if work 2.5 times pay.
Holiday-In-Lieu Pay: EE's assigned receive 7.5% of base salary, paid per pay period

SICK LEAVE ACCRUAL
96.2 hours/year
Pro-rated for part-time EE

SICK LEAVE USAGE:

• FAMILY SICK LEAVE : For immediate Family Illness - ½ Annual Sick Leave Accrual.
• PARENTAL LEAVE : For non-birthing parent who becomes a parent due to adoption, foster care placement, or birth of a child - 48 hours
• BEREAVEMENT/ FUNERAL LEAVE (non-immediate family) : 3 regularly scheduled workdays of sick leave can be used for aunt or uncle.

FUNERAL LEAVE
3 regularly scheduled workdays max for immediate family.

PERSONAL LEAVE
Full-Time: 16 hours per year
Pro-rated for part-time EE.

PREGNANCY LEAVE & FMLA/CFRA
EE may use accrued leaves in compliance with City Rules & Regs
Benefit provided as per regulations: Federal Family and Medical Leave Act, California Family Rights Act, and California Pregnancy Disability Act

DEFERRED COMPENSATION 457(b)
ER contributes $75 per pay period, with required matching of $75 by EE

2025 Maximum :
Normal = $23,500
Age 50+ = $7,500
Catchup Limits = $46,000
Voluntary EE Participation

SECTION 125 PLAN
No ER contribution
2025 Maximum
Dependent Care*: Up to $5,000/year -- *See IRS Pub #503
Unreimbursed Medical: Up to $3,300/year

• Pre-tax Health Care Premiums
• FSA's for Dependent Care
• Unreimbursed Medical Expenses
• Other options offered by plan administrator

UNIFORM ALLOWANCE
$850 per year/ paid in equal amounts per pay period
For Public Safety Dispatchers, Senior Public Safety Dispatchers, Supervising Public Safety Dispatchers, Police Clerks, Senior Police Clerk, Supervising Police Clerk, Animal Control Officers, Police Identification Technician, Supervising Property and Evidence Specialist, Property and Evidence Specialist, Community Service Specialists, Crime & Intelligence Analysts, and Crime Prevention Specialist.

SAFETY SHOE ALLOWANCE
Paid annually in July: $200/year for Meter Readers, and employees in Engineering Technician, Neighborhood Preservation Officer, and Building Inspector series who perform field work, and Public Works employees that are required to wear safety shoes or boots.

PRESCRIPTION SAFETY GLASSES
Reimbursement of up to $150/year for purchase of safety prescription glasses for EEs working in locations where there is a risk of eye injuries.

SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL
EEs regularly assigned to city facilities operating 24/7 - $2.50/hour for all hours worked when assigned to a shift requiring EE work at least 4 hours between 4:00 p.m.- 6:00 a.m.

EQUIPMENT OPERATION
Public Works EEs: $12.00/day for EE who operates Class A vehicle, min of 50%+ operation/day.

STANDBY PAY
2 hours straight-time for standby on regularly scheduled work day
3 hours straight-time for standby on regularly scheduled days off and fixed City holidays

CALL BACK PAY
3 hours min @ OT rate for FLSA nonexempt. First 3 hours can't be taken as comp time but paid to EE.

WORK IN A HIGHER CLASS
If work min of 3 consecutive workdays, paid @ 5% differential or the minimum of the salary range of the higher classification.

COURT PAY/COURT CANCELLATION PAY
If in connection with EE's usual official duties, 3 hrs min @ OT, or 4 hrs min @ OT for those required to appear on normal day off or on graveyard shift.

SUPPORT SERVICES TRAINING OFFICER PAY
$90/pay period for full pay period while assigned.

BILINGUAL PAY
$60/pay period for both written & conversational. Must be certified by Department Head and approved by Admin Services Director, and used on the job.

$35/pay period for conversation level as certified by Department Head and approved by Admin Services Director.

TELEPHONE PAY
20 minutes and for each minute exceeding 20 minutes at OT rate.

CELL PHONE ALLOWANCE
Standard = $40/month (if authorized)
See Administrative Regulation 36 for details.

COMMERCIAL DRIVERS' LICENSE PAY
$35/pay period with valid CA Commercial Driver's License and valid DOT medical card.

OT COMP & COMP TIME OFF
OT for > 40 hrs/week or > 8 hrs/day in a reg scheduled day or hrs in excess of those normally scheduled & worked/day @ 1 ½ x reg. pay or Comp Time in lieu of OT for FLSA nonexempt. Accrued Comp Time in excess of 100 hours must be paid out.

TUITION REIMBURSEMENT
75% reimbursement for tuition & books
For undergraduate studies, $4,000 FY max; $16,000 lifetime max
For graduate studies, $5,000 FY max; $10,000 lifetime max

LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS
100% reimbursement for required licenses and certifications

EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Three (3) sessions per incident per family member. Unlimited telephonic consultations.

FLSA WORK PERIOD
168 hour pay period beginning Monday at 12:01 a.m., ending 7 days later on Sunday at 12:00 midnight. If an EE is not on this work week schedule, something must be in writing documenting EE's work week.

For WR Operator series : 168 hour period beginning Sunday at 12:00 midnight,
ending 7 days later on Saturday at 11:59 p.m.

PAY PERIODS
26 pay periods per year

Benefits listed are for regular full-time employees. Benefits are prorated for 30-hour and 20-hour employees.

ER = Employer
EE = Employee
FT = Full-Time
PT = Part-Time

Closing Date/Time: 9/15/2025 5:00 PM Pacific

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