Operator Water I

What We Offer

• Paid Time Off: Starting at 3 weeks annually along with 11 company-paid holidays.
• Health and Wellness Benefits: The first day of the month after your start, you’ll have access to your health, dental, prescription and vision benefits to help you stay well. 
• 401(k) Program with Matching Contribution: We offer a 100% match on contributions up to 4% of your salary, plus an additional 3% employer contribution.
• Grow With Us: Professional development opportunities through training, professional certifications, and education allowance.
• Additional Benefits: Other great benefits include company provided life insurance and Employee Assistance Program just to name a few.
• Employee Resource Groups (ERG): ERGs are voluntary employee groups that form based on shared characteristics or backgrounds and are sponsored by the organization.

Overview

Under direct supervision, performs routine tasks related to the operation of water distribution facilities. Assists with maintaining plant compliance with EPA standards and state water Commission. Performs general cleaning of grounds and buildings. Ensures plant safety and sanitary requirements. Operates and maintains water treatment equipment, ensuring compliance with state and federal environmental protection limits. Monitors and samples well and groundwater upon entry to the system. Adjusts treatment levels when below-standard variances are detected. Samples water prior to exiting system. Detects and reports atypical conditions, such as: damaged, malfunctioning and tampered meters, detecting and reporting leaks, high/low consumption, exposed wiring and other safety hazards. Conducts ongoing repairs to equipment, or shuts down equipment for more extensive maintenance and repair, activating alternate equipment as needed. Requests services of outside maintenance vendor for major repairs and overhauls.

Work Location and Schedule

Regular business hours Monday through Friday 8am-5pm. May require overtime and/or nights and weekends as needed. Requires constant, independent travel daily between worksites on Company time.

What You'll Do

• Activates pumps, valves and other processing equipment to move water through various treatment processes. Disposes of waste materials removed from water in line with Company procedures and government controls.
• Assists Lead Operator with emergency procedures in the event of overflow or spill of chemicals or unpurified water. Follows safety protocol.
• Adds chemicals to water by predetermined formula. Advises Lead Operator when minimum inventory levels of these materials have been reached.
• Reads and interprets meters and gauges on central control panel, or at individual machines or stages in the treatment process. Adjusts controls as needed. Retrieves computer reports on treatment process.
• Prepares reports and maintains logs on meter readings, tests, chemical and equipment usage, and all other recordkeeping requirements; maintains various Company records and other reports as required by the state.
• Back-washes filters and basins; handles chlorine in a safe, effective manner; assures proper working order of chlorine-related equipment.
• Cleans and maintains treatment plant, pumping stations and wells; prepares and paints equipment, walls and floors.
• Ensures regulatory compliance and adherence to Company policies and standards.
• Maintains a safe working environment and reports safety concerns to Area Manager.
• Constant, independent travel daily between worksites on Company time.
• Must work On-Call in rotation as scheduled; responds to emergency situations as required.
• Completes facility and vehicle inspections, along with related follow-up.
• Assists with repairs of water treatment plant equipment.
• Forwards customer inquiries on to Operator II or Lead Operator.
• Demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless utility service.
• Ensures that facilities and grounds are kept clean and orderly and comply with Company standards.
• May install and read water meters.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

What You'll Bring

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge in replacing water mains and water service lines.
• Ability to read meters, charts and gauges and accurately maintain records of plant operations.
• Ability to read and comprehend written technical information and to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to review, classify, categorize, prioritize and/or analyze data.
• Ability to perform mathematical equations to determine chemical doses required for flow rates and proper treatment.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers and regulatory agencies.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to operate, maneuver and/or control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools and/or materials used in performing essential functions.

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Requires 2 – 4 years mechanical experience, including at least 1 year specializing in chemical treatment of water and/or a minimum of 1 year in water utility field with experience in the operation and maintenance of groundwater supplied water systems and associated distribution system.
• Prefer experience in operating a backhoe or excavator.

Licenses & Certifications

• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Currently holds first-level operator license per state regulation, or ability to attain within 1 year of employment. May be in the process of obtaining second-level license.

Work Environment and Conditions

• Moderate to heavy physical demands, including lifting (75 lbs.), walking (10+ miles daily), climbing and mechanical repair.
• Travel required within service area.
• May include weekend scheduling.
• On-call, emergency call duty and paid overtime may be required.