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JOB VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Posted Date: 02/25/08    Posting No: 02-08-009   Closing Date:  until filled 

There is position available for: Water Technician/Operator

PAY SCALE: CA8               Min                 Mid                 Max   

                                                $1,757             $2,196             $2,635  

QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants must possess all of the skills and abilities listed under this section on the job description to be considered for this position. 

• High school diploma or GED.
• Experience in maintenance of mechanical equipment.
• Experience in operating light equipment.

• Must possess and maintain a valid New Mexico operator’s license.
• Experience equivalent to one (1) year full-time mechanical/plumbing maintenance and repair work preferred.
• Must obtain and maintain State of New Mexico Water Operator certification as follows:

18 months       Level 1 water   

3 years             Level 2 water/level 1 wastewater

6 years             Level 3 water/level 2 wastewater

9 years             Level 4 /level 2 wastewater 

DUTIES: This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and not intended to be a comprehensive listing of tasks performed by all positions in the classification. 

•  Reads meters of all residential/commercial water system customers on a regularly scheduled basis to determine the amount of water use for which customers will be billed.

• Repairs non-working/malfunctioning water meters by disassembling meters, identifying problems/malfunctions, replacing parts and making adjustments and reassembling the meter.
• Replaces non-working/malfunctioning water meters and associated valves/meter boxes in the field to ensure accurate determination of customer usage and facilitate meter repair and maintenance.
• Tests new and repaired water meters for accuracy using a variety of meter calibration equipment.
• Answers customer inquiries/complaints regarding water usage and general water system operations.
• Flushes water system periodically and/or in response to customer complaints.
• On call evening and weekend work may be required.

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, SKILLS and OTHER CHARACTERISTICS: Possessing some or all of the skills and abilities listed in this section will make a candidate more competitive. 

•  Knowledge of water meter locations for all residential and commercial water system customers in the City of Artesia.

• Ability to operate computerized meter reading equipment.
• Knowledge of procedures, tools and equipment used to remove and install water meters and associated valves and meter boxes.
• Knowledge of water meter repair techniques and procedures.
• Knowledge of water meter calibration, procedures and equipment.
• Knowledge of names and location of the City of Artesia’s streets.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other staff and the public.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions, procedures and guidelines.
• Skill in repairing non-working/malfunctioning water meters.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE IS AS FOLLOWS: 

• Apply by completing a City of Artesia Job Application. Job Posting Applications may be picked up from The NM Department of Labor or at www.artesianm.com
• Ensure that the application and any additional documents are delivered to the Department of Labor by 5:00 p.m. of the closing date. Applicants will be pre-screened according to the above qualifications.  Selection will be recommended by the Interview panel to the Mayor. Appointment will be made by the Mayor with the consent of the governing body.

INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.   

If you are planning to apply for this job and, due to a disability, need assistance in applying for this job, please notify Human Resources Department at (575) 746-2122 ext. 1014. 

The City of Artesia provides the following benefits for this position: 

• Paid Vacation and Sick Leave

•  Three (3) miscellaneous leave days per year

• Nine (9) paid holidays

•  Medical Insurance

• Dental Insurance

• Term Life Insurance

•  City Disability Insurance

• Vision Insurance          

• Choice of NM Public Employees Retirement or City of Artesia Retirement Plan.   

THE CITY OF ARTESIA is an equal opportunity employer and does not engage in illegal Discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability in employment or the provision of services.

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