Water Operations Service Maintenance

Magna Water District•Magna, UT

1d•$23 - $32

About The Position

Works on water construction and where required will maintain, repair, and install water system components. Has knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures set forth by the American Water Works Association industry standards in maintaining and operating a water production and distribution system. Process incoming service orders within a 24-hour time period.

Requirements

Graduation from High School or G.E.D; and/or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Wastewater sampling and testing experience
One year of water utility service maintenance experience or in a related field.
Heavy pipe construction equipment operation experience.
Valid Utah Class D driver's license.
Commercial Driver's License Class A tanker endorsement preferred, or to obtain the C.D.L within 90 days
Water Operator Certification Grade I within one year.
Water Operator Certification Grade II within two years.
Water Operator Certification Grade III within four years.
Water Operator Certification Grade IV within six years.
Requires a working knowledge of the District's products and services; knowledge of short-range technical plans; basic knowledge of overall strategic long-range plans.
Must have the ability to plan, coordinate and implement the policies and procedures for the water division.
Must be able to make decisions of a significant nature impacting the water production and distribution maintenance and be able to meet the customer service responsibilities for this position.
Must demonstrate safety leadership by promoting and facilitating the safety of co-workers and the general public.
Must perform all job tasks in compliance with MWD safety policies and procedures.
Common dexterity is continuously required.
talk and hear.
sit or perform repetitive wrist, hand and/or finger movement.
feel attributes of objects, grasp, push, stand, walk, drive, reach with arms or hands, stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl.
Specific vision abilities include: Clarity of vision at 20 feet or more and 20 inches or less. Ability to adjust eye to bring an object into sharp focus.
Good working conditions within a safe environment.
Frequent exposure to outdoor weather conditions.
Frequent exposure to moderate noise, airborne particles, oils, toxic or caustic chemicals, vibration, wet or humid conditions, near moving mechanical parts, near street traffic or confined spaces.
Must be able to withstand daily mental strain and pressure.
Must be flexible to adjust for constantly changing operations.
Must be able to work a predictable and consistent schedule with an occasional after-hours work may be required as determined by the changing circumstances.
Must be on-call 24/7 to respond to District issues or emergencies.
Occasional travel required both within and outside of the state to attend meetings or obtain training.

Responsibilities

Advanced knowledge and use of instrumentation equipment and computer software such as MS Office Programs.
Ability to operate large machinery, backhoe, dump truck and excavator.
Ability to operate video and television monitoring equipment to perform diagnostics on water lines.
Ability to use a high-pressure vacuum cleaner.
Heavy pipe construction equipment operation experience.
Multi-task oriented and ability to set priorities.
Well organized, accurate, and attentive to detail.
Ability to work as part of a team or individually.
Ability to maintain professional demeanor when answering customer inquiries.
Demonstrated customer service experience.
Demonstrated oral and written communication skills.
Ability to lift, on average, 30-50 lbs. daily.
Support and promotes Magna Water District Vision Statement, Mission Statement and Guiding Principles.