Distribution Operator

Veolia Environnement SA•Boise, ID

About The Position

The Distribution Operator prepares daily job sites and restocks vehicle inventory. The role installs, repairs, maintains, and operates water distribution system assets, facilities, grounds, and associated equipment. It involves physically strenuous outdoor work, including frequent standing and walking in wet, muddy, or slippery conditions and exposure to extreme heat and cold. Materials handled may include dirt, gravel, large rock spoils, and broken concrete and asphalt. The operator performs water distribution maintenance and repair, excavation restoration, field testing and sampling, recordkeeping, and related construction tasks. The position requires working with heavy equipment and hand, gas, electric, and hydraulic tools, using digital devices and software, complying with safety and environmental requirements, and being available for overtime and emergency response.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Proven related construction experience.
Ability to read, comprehend, and interpret maps and design construction plans, and to use appropriate tools and methods to determine grades and measurements.
General skill and knowledge in carpentry, concrete, painting, and plumbing.
Ability to use computers, laptops, tablets, smartphones, and software to communicate and perform and record work.
Ability to use GPS and GIS for data access and information collection.
Proficiency with business office computing systems.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Excellent organization, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
Valid state driver's license; Class A CDL with appropriate endorsements or restrictions is specified.
Current CDL Class A.
Appropriate state distribution operator license (Idaho Drinking Water Distribution Class II), or ability to obtain it within one year after the minimum time frame established by the Idaho State Board of Drinking Water and Wastewater Professionals.
Ability to frequently lift and carry up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 90 pounds.
Ability to frequently pull up to 109 pounds and occasionally up to 185 pounds.
Ability to frequently push up to 58 pounds and occasionally up to 95 pounds.
Ability to occasionally climb ladders and get on and off equipment.
Ability to frequently crouch, kneel, stoop, bend, and twist.
Ability to occasionally lie down or crawl to work below grade and in compact spaces while using hand tools.
Ability to frequently reach below shoulder level and occasionally at shoulder level and above.
Ability to work with heavy equipment and various hand, gas, electric, and hydraulic tools.
Ability to work outdoors while standing and walking in wet, muddy, or slippery conditions and in periods of extreme heat and cold.

Nice To Haves

Water utility pipeline and heavy equipment experience.
Field operations, field customer service, and/or water distribution system work experience.
Basic knowledge of groundwater distribution systems.
Current drinking water distribution license.

Responsibilities

Restock vehicle inventory and prepare job sites daily.
Repair, tap, and install water mains and service lines.
Install and maintain valves, hydrants, blow-off equipment, mains, meters, and service lines, and perform flushing activities.
Restore excavated grass, sidewalks, roads, easements, and rights of way.
Perform carpentry, painting, and plumbing as necessary.
Perform flow tests, leak surveys, line locations, and field water quality tests.
Collect water samples and deliver them to the laboratory for analysis.
Maintain accurate records of work performed.
Locate water distribution facilities, including mains and service lines.
Form, pour, and finish concrete.
Perform welding and metal fabrication.
Use computers, laptops, tablets, smartphones, and software to communicate, perform work, and record work.
Respond to emergencies and work overtime as required.
Perform duties in compliance with applicable safety, health, environmental, and security laws, rules, policies, programs, and training.
Perform other duties as assigned.