Job Description
TVO/06/2023/002
GENERAL PURPOSE
To undertake routine checks of pumps and plan the schedule of pump
operation
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Undertake daily checks of pump, control panel, sump and rising main as
prescribed in operation manual before staring the pump record and submit
report
2. Daily start and stop pump(s) according to the approved operation schedule,
record timings and submit report
3. Routine checkup of pumping system as per operation manual record and submit
monthly report.
4. Daily morning check and report of water meter inflows(production), water
meter outflows (distribution), water levels in storage tank and inlet and outlet
pipeline water pressure
5. Daily operation of rationing and control valves as per approved rationing
programme record and submit report.
6. Routine inspection and reporting of bulk water meters, water tanks, pipes,
washouts and valves for leaks, bursts and no water.
7. Operate and maintain water works, air valves, inlet, outlet, washout and scour
valves record and submit report.
8. Promptly record and report in a prescribed format observed anomalies in the
pumping system.
9. Promptly record and report in a prescribed format observed security issues and
any other challenges.
10.Undertake mixing and dosing of water treatment chemicals into the water at the
dosing units, water sump and water storage tanks in the approved quantities as
shall be instructed.
11.Record and submit report on chemicals received, used and the quantities
remaining.
12.Undertake chemical tests and chlorine residual test and determine chemical
dosage record and submit report
13.Check and ensure water is treated before distribution record and submit report
14.Ensure, operationalize and observe approved occupational safety and healthy
rules and guidelines reporting any breach to head of human resource department
through human resource officer.
15.Prepare and submit ad-hoc and or monthly, quarterly and annual reports submit
to your supervisor for management decision.
Personal Specifications
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have: -
i. A minimum of a KCSE or at least three (3) years of relevant work
experience
ii. Good communication, organization and time management skills
iii. Good interpersonal skills to work in a team