Operator II

Liberty Utilities•Downey, CA

5d•$55,290 - $82,936

About The Position

Performs a variety of skilled and semi-skilled technical duties in the operation and maintenance of domestic and recycled water production equipment, water treatment facilities, and storage reservoirs. Completes assigned production tasks with little or no direction or instruction, oversees contracted production work, and may fill in as a lead to meet production needs. The role maintains production facilities and grounds, operates water production and treatment equipment, responds to water quality issues and emergencies, and completes related documentation and reporting. It also involves communication with supervisors and the public, support for budgets and operating schedules, and compliance with safety policies and procedures.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Minimum Grade 2 Water Distribution Operator Certificate and Grade 2 Water Treatment Operator Certificate issued by SWRCB DDW.
Proficiency and experience operating and maintaining well pumps and electric and natural-gas motors, SCADA systems, Cla-Val valves, chlorination equipment, water treatment equipment, reservoirs, and basic electrical systems.
Ability to start up, shut down, and safely operate water production equipment.
Ability to meet goals and deadlines with minimal supervision.
Effective verbal and written English communication skills for interacting with internal and external customers under normal and adverse conditions.
Knowledge and experience with communication devices and basic PC Windows operations, word processing, spreadsheets, and database software.
High degree of accuracy.
Ability to maintain a professional appearance as a front-line Company representative.
Vision and hearing correctable to support understanding instructions and performing job duties.
Ability to communicate effectively and professionally in English, orally and in writing.
Physical dexterity to walk, drive, lift, carry, stoop, bend, push, pull, and climb stairs or ladders.
Ability to handle materials and equipment needed for the job, including lifting, carrying, and operating them.
Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
Ability to wear a full or partial respirator to enter and work in confined spaces; a clean-shaven face is required except for mustaches.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Microsoft programs.

Responsibilities

Report to and communicate with the supervisor about production facility conditions, maintenance needs, daily activities, repairs, hazards, and challenges.
Maintain production facilities and grounds and keep records of completed maintenance.
Provide SCADA after-hours standby duty.
Enter data, maintain records, and prepare reports electronically.
Schedule daily activities and input weekly time cards.
Maintain documents, safety procedures, and records.
Prepare reports related to well and purchased water production.
Develop needs for annual capital and O&M budgets for the Production Department.
Maintain schedules for purchased and pumped water.
Assist in maintaining the radio-telemetry system.
Respond tactfully and courteously to public inquiries and complaints.
Investigate water quality problems in the distribution system and take work-order samples as required.
Act promptly in emergency situations.
Operate hand and power tools and mechanical equipment.
Assist in setting up work-area traffic controls.
Make field and job-related decisions using Company policy and procedures.
Work weekends, holidays, overtime, and standby duty when required.
Drive Company vehicles and help maintain their cleanliness and organization.
Comply with safety policies, practices, and procedures; maintain safe working conditions and report unsafe activities to the supervisor, EHS Manager, and/or Human Resources.
Perform other duties assigned by the Production Supervisor or, in the supervisor’s absence, the Operations Manager.
Oversee contracted production work and fill in as a lead for production needs when required.