Water Operator I & II

Water Operator I & II

Company has an immediate need for Operator 1 and Operator 2. This position works under general supervision performing a variety of skilled tasks pertaining to the installation, operation and maintenance of a water utility, while continuing to gain the education and skills needed to achieve higher levels of Washington Department of Health Certifications. Works alone reading water meters on a routine and regular basis. Transcribes readings to meter book pages or by using handheld devices. Performs routine meter maintenance and repairs. Performs custodial and general maintenance on water system facilities and grounds as well as water quality monitoring.

Job duties and responsibilities include:

• Perform all aspects of utility operation including, but not limited to, inspection of distribution systems, including pipe, meters, valves, booster pumps, control valves, storage tanks, electrical and control systems.
• Compile records and reports in accordance with State and Federal rules and regulations.
• Provide effective communication with supervisor, accounts receivable department and other operators on the technical level required of this position.
• Conform to all safety policies and participate in specialized training for the safe handling of hazardous materials and confined space entry.
• Perform all aspects of utility construction including, but not limited to, excavation, shoring, laying and testing of water lines.
• Participate in the design and planning of new and existing water projects.
• Compile maintenance records, coordinate and perform necessary repairs and preventative maintenance on all service vehicles.
• Record legibly and accurately all meter data.
• Demonstrate professional, high quality customer service at all times.
• Observe and analyze problems regarding consumption, installation, and damage or tampering of water meters.
• Compile maintenance records, coordinate and perform necessary repairs and preventative maintenance on meters and meter appurtenances.
• Comply with all Cascadia policies, procedures, safety regulations and culture.

Qualifications:

• High school education or equivalent.
• Valid Washington drivers' license.
• Must have a minimum of a Class 1 Certification (WDM1 or WTPO1).
• Achieve 10 hours per year of accredited training pertaining to the water industry.
• Be able to read 500 water meters a day, accurately during a meter reading cycle.
• Possess basic math skills.
• Legible handwriting.
• Must be able to safely lift a minimum of 50 pounds.
• Must be able to accommodate a weekend or variable shift and/or be on 24-hour emergency call when assigned.
• Olympic/Kitsap peninsula will be the primary home base for this position. Must be willing to travel to all of company's water systems.
• The working environment will vary from extreme outdoor conditions to indoor job duties. Safety procedures must be met at all times, as worker may be exposed to vehicle traffic, slippery ground conditions, and possible unfriendly domestic pets. Worker will be continually exposed to hazardous materials, confined space, electrical components and heavy equipment such as backhoes, dump trucks, and transporting vehicles. Worker must be in a physical condition that will allow access into any number of holding tanks and basins in a water plant, also allow access to meters, meter repair, and assigned work areas.