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CITY OF MILFORD Water & Wastewater Technician II in Milford, Delaware
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City of Milford
Water & Wastewater Technician II
Pay Grade: 104
Effective Date: July 2022
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Employment Status: Full-Time
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Experience Required: Approved water sampling tester certificate required, water operator license
required, 4 years of experience in the field of residential water metering in maintenance and
testing. NIMS (National Incident Management System) ICS- 100 and FEMA IS-700 training.
Possession and retention of a valid Delaware vehicle operators license and Class B CDL
(Minimum). Valid Medical Examiners Certificate is required. A comparable amount of training and
experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications. Must pass pre-employment testing
for substance abuse, criminal background, motor vehicle drivers license history. Subject to
random drug and alcohol testing in accordance with City policy.
Minimum Education Requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
Direct Supervisor: Public Services Superintendent
Supervisory Responsibility: None
Primary Work Location: Water plant and wastewater pump stations, in/around the City with
possible exposure to extreme environments, with reporting, office duties at meetings at the Public
Works facility.
Job Summary: Responsible for performing a variety of technical duties to support and ensure
proper operations of the Citys water & wastewater functions, including collections and water
treatment.
The Water & Wastewater Technician II shall utilize sound judgement and acceptable performance
levels. The Water & Wastewater Technician II shall be committed to the mission, vision and values of
the City and demonstrate such through ethical conduct, community stewardship, individual initiative,
and responsive service. The Water & Wastewater Technician II shall demonstrate technical skills
through effective communication and collaboration, proper use of resources, sound-decision-making,
personal accountability, and responsibility.
Supervision Received: Work is performed under the general supervision of the Public Services
Superintendent.
Essential Job Functions: An employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all of the
following essential duties:
A. Performs daily readings at well treatment and sewer plant facilities.
B. Checks job sites for potential hazards; ensures appropriate traffic control; understands
and adheres to all applicable safety rules, regulations, practices, or procedures.
C. Responds to SCADA alarms and repairs as needed.
D. Collects in-house chlorine and fluoride samples for daily water samples.
E. Adjusts the amount of chemicals, such as chlorine and fluorine, being added to the
water.
F. Operates and maintains the pumps and motors that move water & wastewater through
filtration systems.
G. Fixes chemical leaks and replaces chemical pumps as needed.
H. Represents the City with dignity, integrity, and a spirit of cooperation in all
relationships with City staff and the public.
I. Assists the other divisions of Public Works, when necessary, as directed by the Public
Services Superintendent.
J. Performs related work as required.
Essential Functions, Qualifications, & Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA) for Employment: An
employee in this class must have the following knowledge, skills, and abilities upon application:
City of Milford
Water & Wastewater Technician II
Pay Grade: 104
Effective Date: July 2022
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Knowledge
? Federal and state requirements pertaining to public water/wastewater systems.
? Equipment used to operate, maintain, and repair water/wastewater systems.
? Methods, techniques, parts, tools, and materials used in the mainte nance and repair of
water/wastewater systems.
? Computer programs, including SCADA, used in water/wastewater operations.
? Safe work methods and safety regulations pertaining to work.
Skills
? Maintaining effective communication and working relationships with City staff and the
public.
? Contributing to the accomplishment of division goals, objectives, and activities.
? Identifying and resolving operational and technical problems.
Abilities
? Safely and effectively use and maintain hand tools, power tools, and heavy equipment
related to the work.
? Operating and maintaining pumps, motors, valves, air relief valves and control systems.
? Performing general maintenance of the well treatment and sewer plant facilities.
? Using GIS and SCADA as applied water/wastewater systems.
? Maintaini