20221103Gem State to Staff 54-62_Attachment 56-4_Operator Class I2 Description.pdf

NWN Water of Idaho
Gem State Water Company LLC

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: OPERATOR CLASS I/2 STATUS: FT/NON-EXEMPT

DEPARTMENT: WATER REPORTS TO: UTILITY MANAGER

DIVISION: UTILITIES SUPERVISES: N/A

JOB SUMMARY: Works independently under general supervision performing a variety of skilled
tasks pertaining to the installation, operation and maintenance of a water and wastewater
facility, while continuing to gain the education and skills needed to retain the Idaho Bureau of
Occupational Licensing Certification.

QUALIFICATIONS
(*Denotes State and/or Federal Law)
- *High school education or equivalent.
- Valid Idaho drivers’ license, with a tanker endorsement and air brake endorsements. (Must
have or be able to obtain within 1 year of date of hire)
- Must be able to safely lift a minimum of 50 pounds.
- Must be able to physically accommodate and use respirators and self-contained breathing
apparatuses
- Must be physically able to access and egress trenches, manholes and lift stations as well as
water reservoirs and towers.
- *Must have a minimum of Class I Certification water/wastewater fields. Water Distribution,
Water Treatment, Wastewater Collections, and Wastewater Treatment.
- *Achieve required hours of accredited training pertaining to the water/wastewater field.
- Must be able to accommodate a weekend or variable shift and/or be on 24-hour emergency
call when assigned.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
(*Denotes State and/or Federal Law)
1. Compile records and reports in accordance with State and Federal rules and regulations.
2. Analyze and conduct mathematical calculations following laboratory procedures to make
adjustments in the operation of a water/wastewater facility.
3. Provide effective communication with management and/or other operators on the technical
level required of this position.
4. Conform to all safety policies and participate in specialized training for the safe handling of
hazardous materials and confined space entry.
5. Perform all aspects of the daily operation and testing of a water and or wastewater
treatment facility.
6. Assist in all aspects of utility construction including, but not limited to, excavation, shoring,
laying and testing of water and wastewater lines.
7. Efficiently operate all types of equipment used in a water/wastewater field including but not
limited to backhoes, dump trucks, forklifts, loaders, sewer flushing truck, mini excavator, vac
trailer and tractors.
8. Participate in the design and planning of new and existing water and wastewater projects.
9. *Compliance with all State and Federal rules and regulations pertaining to the operation and
maintenance of a water/wastewater facility.
10. Performs repair and maintenance on all water and wastewater apparatus, including
structures and grounds.
11. Comply with all NWN Water policies, procedures and safety regulations and culture.
12. Comply with NWN Water grooming and uniform policy.
13. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be
performed by this employee. He or she will be required to follow any other instructions and
to perform any other work-related duties requested by his or her supervisor.

WORKING CONDITIONS
The working environment will vary from extreme outdoor conditions to indoor job duties.
Safety procedures must always be followed, as worker will continually be exposed to hazardous
materials, confined space, electrical components and heavy equipment such as backhoes, dump
trucks, sewer flushing and transporting vehicles. Worker must be in a physical condition that
will allow him or her access into sewer manholes and any number of holding tanks and basins in
a water/wastewater plant.

Employee: __________________________________________ DATE:

Manager: __________________________________________ DATE: