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Hours  January 29, 2018

Mon-Thur:  1:00pm - 6:30pm

Friday:        CLOSED

Sat:            9:00am - 12:00pm

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500 East Avenue

Dickeyville, WI

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 608-568-3142 

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2ND OPERATOR JOB DESCRIPTION

June 3, 2020

General Statement of the Job:

 

The operator performs duties as provided by the Director of Public Works in the departments of water, sewer and public works.  In the absence of the director the operator will assume responsibilities pertaining to part time and seasonal help as well as completing daily duties.  The operator needs to be able to work unsupervised while following safe work practices.  The operator needs to be pro-active and responsible to citizen concerns.  The operator is required to have a CDL driver’s license with the appropriate sub-grades, ability to obtain professional license in categories of Groundwater and Distribution in Water. The operator must have the ability to acquire certification in subcategories of Activated Sludge and Laboratory in Wastewater.

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EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED

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1.         Regular checks at the water wells including but not limited to: reading the meter, calculating chemical addition dosages, mixing chemical, changing oil in motors, troubleshooting, repairing chemical feed pumps and lines, checking temperature levels, testing fluoride and chlorine residuals, and keeping well houses clean of debris. Paint when needed, identify potential problems with the well pumps, and be able to hook up the emergency generator.  The operator must have knowledge on how to properly take bacteria and fluoride samples that are required to be sent into the Wisconsin State Lab of Hygiene.  The operator must be able to take the annual required samples and send them to appropriate laboratories for analysis.

2.         Flush fire hydrants, record data, do repairs on fire hydrants if needed.  Paint hydrants when necessary.

3.         Exercise distribution and hydrant valves, record data.

4.         The ability to change water meters and test them once pulled, rebuild if necessary and record data.  The operator must have the training and knowledge to conduct cross-connection inspections and illegal sump pump inspections.  Read meters.

5.         Must be able to call Diggers Hotline for non-emergency and emergency locates.  Operator must be able to perform Digger’s Locates.

6.         The operator must be able to help or supervise in case of water main breaks or other water emergency.  The operator must be able to read water maps, so not to shut down areas that would not be affected by emergency situations.

7.         Be able to perform checks at the lift station including reading hour meters, listening for unusual pump noise, vibration checks, safely pulling pumps for inspection, doing minor repairs, periodically cleaning the station, check floats for proper operation, and being able to hookup and use the emergency generator.

8.         Duties at the wastewater plant include but are not limited to: being able to perform lab work, including previously mentioned testing along with Biochemical Oxygen Demand, Total Suspended Solids, settling tests and pH.  The operator must have the knowledge to run quality control samples to satisfy local, state and federal requirements.  The operator must have the knowledge and understanding on how to follow the Quality Assurance Document for the laboratory.  The operator must accumulate knowledge that will allow him/her to make decisions relating to waste treatment on a daily basis. The operator must physically be able to perform cleaning operations at the wastewater plant.   The operator must be able to haul bio solids and do soil sampling for bio solids sites.  Record data correctly and be aware as to not to over-apply solids to a site.

9.         The operator will be able to perform road work tasks including but not limited to:  painting curbs with a paint sprayer, being able to clean and service the paint sprayer, paint handicapped areas and cross-walks, be able to change road signs, etc. He/She should be able to operate equipment

needed in the process of asphalt repairs such as being able to drive a large dump truck to get product for patching and to safely use a chop saw. Be able to do duties in crack filling including loading asphalt into the tar heater, cleaning, routing cracks, and filling cracks. 

10        The operator will be able to winterize park restrooms as well as prepare them for seasonal operation, cut grass, trim grass and weeds. The operator must be able to care for the various planters and signs in the village, and have knowledge on the use a chain saw as to be able to do minor tree trimming.  The operator must be able to do general maintenance on the tractor. 

11.       The operator must do monthly checks on fire extinguishers and weekly checks on the first aid kits and emergency showers that are placed throughout village properties.

12.       Snow Plowing and Salting when necessary.

13.       Maintains parks and open space village properties, clean and maintain courts, fields, and right of ways.

14.       Inspects, washes and perform routine maintenance of park and other buildings.

15.       Performs minor unskilled or semi-skilled maintenance of open space structures such as restrooms, shelters, etc.

16.       Help plant lawn, trees shrubs and flowers.  Care for them after planting.

17.       Collects and disposes of solid waste from buildings, park grounds, and picks up litter.

18.       Pick up and dispose of dead animals.

19.       Opens, closes, lock and unlock facilities as needed.

20.       Installs and maintains nets for sports such as tennis, volleyball and basketball.

21.       Performs interior maintenance to buildings.

22.       Shovels snow and cleans off sidewalks on village properties.

23.       Responds to complaints regarding water quality, water leaks, evaluates situations.

24.       Pick up and haul yard waste.

25.       Clean equipment and tools after use.

26.       Weekend duty every other weekend.

27.       The operator must participate in the safety program that the village is currently enrolled in.  Qualification includes but are not limited to the following categories:  General Safety and Health Procedures, Bloodborne Pathogens, Confined Space Entry, Hazard Communication, Hazardous Energy Control and Personal Protective Equipment. 

28.       The operator must participate in in-house safety meetings.

29.       The operator must submit to random drug and alcohol testing and annual hearing tests.    

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITY

 

REPORTS TO:           The Director of Public Works and the pleasure of the Village Board.

 

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed.  The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related to or a logical assignment to the position.

 

 

Approval:_________________________________________________________

Appointing Authority

 

Effective Date: _____________________________________________________

 

 

 

Signed and Dated by Employee: _______________________________________