Overview
A certified Water Distribution Operator is skilled in installations, shutdowns, repairs, testing, flushing, cleaning, construction, disinfecting, maintenance, and operations related to water distribution systems. For more information on what it takes to become a certified Water Distribution Operator, visit the California Department of Public Health's website at: http://www.cdph.ca.gov/certlic/occupations/pages/dwopcert.aspx
Our Water Distribution Operators work often at night and in adverse conditions responding to emergencies in the distribution system with a refined skill set. Behind the scenes, our office staff and emergency dispatcher work in support of these efforts.
Rabi Days, Water Distribution Supervisor
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Pipeline Crew |
- Respond to emergencies which occur in the water system
- Install new water services
- Install new fire hydrants
- Install new water mains
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Meter Repair Crew |
- Replace meters which do not function correctly
- Install new meters as older meters are transitioned out
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Valve Crew |
- Maintain and repair valves during emergencies and planned shutdowns
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Theresa Lancy, Water Distribution Supervisor
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Customer Service |
- Repair of leaking water meters
- Investigation of water running in the street
- Calls regarding no water
- Assisting the property owner by shutting off water when there is a property leak
- Turning off water for a plumber to do work
- Investigation and repair of broken fire hydrants
- Repair or replacement of broken meter lid or box
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Meter Readers |
- Respond to service requests for customers moving in or out
- Read the City's water meters for accurate and timely utility billings
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Roger Arroyo, Water Distribution Supervisor
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Reservoirs and Pump Stations Crew |
- Repair and maintain water pumping stations and reservoirs
- Maintain control of pressure zones
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Cross Connection Team |
- Protects the quality of our water
- Coordinates the testing of backflow prevention assemblies
- Inspects the installation of backflow prevention assemblies
- Reviews construction plans and advises regarding backflow prevention requirements
- Meets with users to inspect water reclamation systems
- Ensures compliance with all pre-established guidelines
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Gibraltar Dam Caretakers |
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- Maintain and secure the dam and surrounding property
- Observe and record reservoir levels, water flow, evaporation rate, temperature, and rainfall
- Collect water and silt samples
- Perform tests on samples, and analyze the data gathered from testing
- Perform maintenance activities on reservoir equipment including recorders, rainfall gauges, weirs, pumps, motors, boats, generators, and flood gates
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