System Technician 2
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, NW Natural Water has acquired more than 30 utilities and today serves 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.
- Must have a valid Oregon Commercial Driver’s License with Airbrake and Tanker endorsements.
- Two or more years relevant field work experience.
- Be able to read 400 water meters a day, accurately.
- Possess basic math skills.
- Legible handwriting.
- Must be able to safely lift a minimum of 50 pounds.
- Must be able to accommodate a weekend or variable shift and/or be on 24-hour emergency call when assigned.
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/wastewater facility.
- Provide effective communication with supervisor, accounts receivable clerk and 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.
- Perform all aspects of utility construction including, but not limited to, excavation, shoring, laying and testing of water and wastewater lines.
- Compliance with all State and Federal rules and regulations pertaining to the operation and maintenance of a water/wastewater facility.
- Compile maintenance records, coordinate and perform necessary repairs and preventative maintenance on all irrigation and farm equipment.
- Record legibly and accurately all meter data.
- Demonstrate professional, high quality customer service.
- Observe and analyze problems regarding consumption, installation, and damage or tampering of water meters.
- Compile maintenance records, coordinate and perform necessary repairs and preventative maintenance on meters and meter appurtenances.
- Comply with all Company policies, procedures, safety regulations and culture.
- Comply with Company grooming and uniform policy.
Benefits
- Rich health insurance benefits with competitive employer contribution
- Free access to an online wellness resources platform
- Start at 20 Vacation Days
- 80 Hours of Sick Time
- 13 paid holidays
- 3 weeks paid parental leave
- Competitive 401K company contribution and match
- 15% discount on NW Natural stock through Employee Stock Purchase Program
- Up to $5250 a year in tuition reimbursement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
