Lead Utility Operator

POSITION TITLE: Lead Utility Operator CLASSIFICATION: Nonexempt DEPARTMENT: UtilitiesSUPERVISOR: Utilities Supervisor GRADE: NE9 Position Summary: Under general supervision of the Utilities Supervisor performs all skilled functions required to maintain the operations and maintenance of the Tribe's water and wastewater equipment and systems in accordance with established rules and regulations.

Maintains confidentiality of all privileged information.

This list of duties and responsibilities is illustrative only of the tasks performed by this position and is not all-inclusive.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities: · Analyzes conditions of the water and wastewater systems to ensure compliance with established rules and regulations.

· Oversees and evaluates work assigned to Utility Operators · Performs labor necessary for daily operations of all Tribal Utility assets · Assists in planning, scheduling, and performing maintenance and repair on a wide variety of specialized mechanical equipment · Assist with review and provides design input on Capital Improvement Projects · Updates and analyses water and wastewater reports, records, logs and graphs to confirm adequacy of present and projected water and wastewater treatment needs.

· Performs specialized utilities related maintenance functions necessary to ensure efficient operation on all local water delivery, water quality and wastewater collection operations.

· Confers with administrative and technical utility employees and contractors/consultants to ensure effective delivery of water to users and proper disposal of wastewater and sludge.

· Insures adequate inventory of water and wastewater treatment chemicals necessary for operations and regulatory compliance · Forecast equipment and material needs for daily operations · Assists with annual needs based sanitary deficiency scoring for Indian Health Service funding · Performs and oversees maintenance and grounds keeping of water and wastewater facilities.

· Conducts water/wastewater facility tours for field trips as needed.

· Attends job related classes and seminars and advanced on the job training.

· Contributes to a team effort and accomplishes related results as required.

· Access/analyze equipment failures to determine cause and prevent future occurrences · Promote a safe work culture through instruction and practice · Performs other duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications: High School Diploma or GED plus three years work experience in utility maintenance and operation is required; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Level IV Certification in Water and/or Wastewater Operations is required.

Must be able to successfully pass a pre-employment background, fingerprint investigation and drug/alcohol screen; including a motor vehicle check.

Must possess and maintain a valid New Mexico driver's license and be insurable under the Pueblo's insurance.

Knowledge, Abilities, Skills, and Certifications: · Knowledge of app...