OPERATOR/LEAK DETECTION

Job Description

Job Description

As an Operator one will be responsible for job safety, accurate and professional operation and maintenance of valves and fire hydrants. The Operator will follow written procedures for assessing, operating, maintaining and testing of valves and fire hydrants. The Operator will also become familiar with the duties of the Crew Chief to provide advancement opportunities within the organization.

Operator position to provide support to Crew Chief. Requires someone good with technology/mechanics, problem solving and team player. Responsible for tool/equipment assembly and disassembly, site and tool cleaning, data collection, and adhere to safety standards. Experience in leak/water detection is a plus.

Essential Duties/Principal Responsibilities:

• Adheres to standard operating procedures and policies
• Assists other Operators and Crew Chief while in field
• Supports tool/equipment assembly and disassembly under supervision; inclusive of cleaning tools and equipment
• Actively participates in onsite safety and planning meetings to review safety risks and areas of concern based on planning documentation and onsite observations
• Keep site clean and free from potential tripping and safety hazards
• Ability to do simple data collection
• Empowered to raise observations/concerns and recognition to immediate team and leadership as required
• Focused on continuous improvement by consistently looking for ways to improve and promote quality, efficacy, and safety

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Be able to stand on feet for a prolonged amount of time
• May need to bend, lift, carry, and stretch to perform duties
• Continually required to use hands and fingers and reach with arms
• Frequently required to lift up to 50 lbs

Work Environment:

• Work requires ability to work outdoors in various weather, traffic and environmental conditions.