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CITY OF COLTON LEAD WATER UTILITIES OPERATOR DEFINITION: Under the direction of the Water Utilities Supervisor and Water Utilities Manager, leads, oversees, reviews and performs work activities and duties assigned to the water system maintenance crews and assumes responsibility for the more difficult and complex tasks. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: The Lead Water Utilities Operator is the lead class responsible for overseeing work crews in the maintenance, repair and installation of the water distribution system. This classification is distinguished from the Water Utilities Supervisor classification by the performance of daily maintenance tasks and operations. Note: Incumbents in this classification are subject to the Alcohol/Drug Testing requirements of the Department of Transportation. SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Exercises technical and functional supervision over lower level maintenance crews and staff. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (include but are not limited to the following • Leads, oversees, reviews and performs the work of staff responsible for the maintenance of water system facilities and equipment. • Supervises the operation and maintenance of construction equipment and/or machinery including backhoes, pumping equipment, dump trucks, and well boosters. • Assists in the training of lower level personnel in the areas of work; ensures adherence to safe work methods, procedures and practices; identifies training opportunities and needs; makes recommendations to higher level staff. • Evaluates assigned work projects; estimates time, manpower and equipment necessary for the successful completion of the project; acquires necessary resources as is appropriate; estimates quantities and determines correct types and amounts of materials. • Locates water mains and lines as needed for construction and maintenance and researches records for USA tagging and location of lines; oversees servicing of water meters. • Instructs maintenance staff in safety procedures and techniques and performs safety tailgate meetings at job sites. • Checks chlorine system; takes water samples throughout system on a regular basis and performs special well samples as needed; prepares water samples for testing and processing. • Responds to questions and concerns from the general public; provides information as is appropriate and resolves service complaints. • Writes and prepares reports on daily activities of the division maintenance staff, monitors and scans telemetry system for reservoir and well activity and status. • Performs other related duties as required.