Operator I - Water Distribution

City of Ardmore•Ardmore, OK

About The Position

The Operator I works with water distribution crews to operate and maintain equipment, repair and replace water lines, and assist with sewer-line repairs and replacements. The role includes maintaining machinery and equipment, laying new water lines as needed, operating tools, equipment, and trucks, and helping maintain a parts inventory. The position requires working without supervision, being available on call after normal business hours, and working on appointed weekends. The employee must be able to communicate with and follow directions from supervisors and the Warehouse Storekeeper, including by phone when needed for repairs. The position is safety sensitive and subject to post-offer, pre-employment drug screening, a fit-for-duty examination, and a criminal background check. Drug and alcohol testing may include random testing. Applicants must be at least 18 years old.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Valid Oklahoma driver's license.
Possess or be able to obtain a commercial driver's license (CDL) within 12 months.
Possess or be able to obtain a Class D Water Works Operator license within 12 months.
Knowledge of state and DEQ regulations governing operation of a water distribution system.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing, with supervisors, peers, salespeople, and suppliers.
Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
Must be organized, efficient, creative, and capable of implementing multiple tasks simultaneously.
Basic math skills.
Must be at least 18 years old.
Availability for on-call work after normal business hours and work on appointed weekends.
Ability to meet the physical and environmental demands described, including lifting, working outdoors, and moving between indoor and outdoor environments daily.
Successful completion of post-offer, pre-employment drug screening, fit-for-duty examination, and criminal background check.

Responsibilities

Assist with repairs, projects, and preventative maintenance of machinery and equipment.
Maintain and repair water lines, including repairing or replacing lines because of leaks.
Lay new water lines as required.
Assist distribution crews with repairing and replacing water lines and with repairing and replacing sewer lines.
Operate pneumatic tools, hand tools, equipment, and trucks.
Clean and maintain equipment.
Follow directions from the Supervisor and Warehouse Storekeeper, including directions provided by phone for needed repairs.
Help maintain a parts inventory.
Work without supervision and be available on call.
Perform other related duties as required or assigned.