Ditch tender tuolumne utilities district page 1job descriptionditch tenderreports to: water master flsa status: non-exemptpay range: range 30 date prepared: april *incumbent:general description:under general supervision of the water master, patrols, regulates the flow of water, reads andrecords data, and performs a variety of construction, maintenance, and repair work on the waterdistribution system and facilities; and performs other related work as required.essential functions: - essential responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to,the following: patrols ditches, flumes, pipelines and reservoirs on foot and in district vehicle.performs maintenance on ditches, pipelines, flumes, siphons, weirs, and meters, andperforms repairs as required.reads gauges and raw water meters.operates gates and valves to regulate the flow of water.responds to emergency situations to repair or clear ditches.reports all major maintenance and damage repair requirements to supervisor.responds to customer requests for service assistance, problems, water deliveryadjustments, and service turn-ons and turn-offs.operate hand and power tools and equipment.performs skilled plumbing, carpentry and concrete work in making major repairs to thesystem.maintains logs and records of flows and spillage.assists in operating gunite machine and handles and maneuvers conveyor hose.reports and corrects illegal use of water.may be required to supervise and oversee the work of temporary maintenance crews.qualification requirements:to perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential dutysatisfactorily.the requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/orability required.reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals withdisabilities to perform the essential functions.knowledge of: methods, materials, tools, and equipment required for performing plumbing, carpentry andconcrete work.techniques and practices of regulation of water flows.techniques and standards for maintenance and repair of ditches, flumes, and reservoirs.policies and procedures governing water service, operation, and encroachments.operation and maintenance of basic hand and power tools.ditch tender tuolumne utilities district page 2 calculation of water flow and capacity basic math to perform standardized calculations.safe work methods and safety precautions as related to the job.ability to: regulate and control the flow of water.assess the condition and maintenance requirements of the ditches, flumes, reservoirs, andrelated water facilities, and perform the necessary repairs.perform strenuous manual labor, often exposed to inclement weather conditions.assess and report information on water facility conditions to the operations manager.safely clear debris and foreign objects from the ditches, flumes, and reservoirs.calculate water flows and capacities.use and maintain a variety of tools with skill and safety.prepare and maintain accurate written records and reports.read gauges and meters.work independently, without immediate supervision.read maps and diagrams of locations and facilities.understand and carry out oral and written directions.establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with those contactedin the course of the work.read and write at the level required for successful job performance.physical demands:the physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by anemployee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.reasonableaccommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essentialfunctions.while performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to display verbalskills to effectively interface with other staff members and the public; sit and stand for extendedperiods of time; walk long distances, climb and negotiate uneven terrain; climb, ascend anddescend steps and embankments; lift, push, pull and carry up to 50 lbs.; kneel, stoop, bend, squat,use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools and controls, and drive a vehicle in all weatherconditions.specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheralvision, and the ability to adjust focus.the work environment characteristics described below are representative of those an employeeencounters while performing the essential functions of this position.reasonableaccommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essentialfunctions.outside: drives a vehicle and performs assigned duties in a variety of weatherconditions ranging from snow and ice to 100+f.ditch tender tuolumne utilities district page 3inside: seldom works indoors in a temperature-controlled environment.fumes/gasses: exposure to various vapors from internal combustion engines; exposureto dust generated during construction operations; exposure to fumesfrom weed control chemicals and waste treatment and collection.noise/vibration: moderate exposure to noise, and moderate vibration from tools andequipment.other requirements:education/certification: high school diploma or general education degree (ged) must possess a valid california driver's license, have a satisfactory driving record, and be insurable by the district to operate district vehicles.experience: minimum of two years in the maintenance and operation of raw water delivery systems.work hours:7:00 am to 3:30 pm, five consecutive days.subject to change as required to meet the needs ofthe district.must be willing to work overtime and/or alternate schedule when required.may be subject to call-out for emergencies.i have reviewed and agree to abide by the requirements of this job description.approved by general manager: approval date: / /#j-*-ljbffr