Operator 2

NW Natural•Idaho Falls, ID

8d•$24 - $34•Onsite

About The Position

NW Natural Water owns and operates water and wastewater utilities in communities throughout Texas, Arizona, California, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington. Since 2018, we have acquired more than 30 utilities and today serve more than 190,000 people via 76,000 connections. Our parent company, NW Natural Holding Company (NYSE: NWN) (NW Natural Holdings), is headquartered in Portland, Oregon and has been doing business for over 165 years. The company operates through NW Natural Gas Company (NW Natural), SiEnergy Operating (SiEnergy), NW Natural Water Company (NW Natural Water), NW Natural Renewables Holdings (NW Natural Renewables), and other business interests, serving a combined population of over 2.6 million people. NW Natural Holdings' Texas operations are some of the fastest growing utilities in the nation, where our focus is on supporting developers by providing essential services to new communities. Our highly driven out-of-the-box thinkers are motivated to meet developer/builder timelines and requirements and pride themselves on partnerships with the developers, builders, and communities we serve.

Requirements

High school education or equivalent.
Valid Idaho CDL drivers’ license, with a tanker endorsement and air brake endorsements. (Must have or be able to obtain within 1 year of date of hire)
Must be able to safely lift a minimum of 50 pounds.
Must be able to physically accommodate and use respirators and self-contained breathing apparatuses
Must be physically able to access and egress trenches, manholes and lift stations as well as water reservoirs and towers.
Must have a Class II Certification in one of the water/wastewater fields, i.e. Water Distribution, Wastewater Collections, or Wastewater Treatment.
Achieve 6 hours per year of accredited training pertaining to the water/wastewater field.
Must be able to accommodate a weekend or variable shift and/or be on 24-hour emergency call when assigned.

Nice To Haves

Continue to gain the education and skills needed to achieve an Idaho Class 3 Water Distribution Certification.

Responsibilities

Compile records and reports in accordance with State and Federal rules and regulations.
Analyze and conduct mathematical calculations following laboratory procedures to make adjustments in the operation of a water facility.
Provide effective communication with management and/or 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.
Assist in all aspects of utility construction including, but not limited to, excavation, shoring, laying and testing of water lines.
Efficiently operate all types of equipment used in a water field including but not limited to backhoes, dump trucks, forklifts, loaders, sewer flushing truck, mini excavator, vac trailer and tractors.
Participate in the design and planning of new and existing water projects.
Compliance with all State and Federal rules and regulations pertaining to the operation and maintenance of a water facility.
Performs repair and maintenance on all water apparatus, including structures and grounds.
Comply with all Company policies, procedures and safety regulations and culture.
Comply with Company grooming and uniform policy.