(1) Water Distribution Operator I

City of Bentonville•Bentonville, AR

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Water Distribution Supervisor and supervision of the Crew Leader, the Water Distribution Operator I performs work on all aspects of the water distribution system, including maintenance, repair, and new installation. This is an entry-level position, typically requiring 0–1 year of experience, with the employee working toward obtaining a Class I Water Distribution Operator License. The position is considered safety sensitive and a first responder during citywide emergencies or disasters, when the employee performs tasks assigned according to the needs of the situation. The employee must reside within a 30-minute radius of the Water Utilities office to respond to emergencies. Reporting relationships, work assignments, and schedules may change to meet City needs or operational requirements. Attendance and the ability to work effectively with the public, supervisors, and coworkers are essential. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Must reside within a 30-minute radius of the Water Utilities office to respond to emergencies.
Possess or have the ability to obtain a Class A Commercial Driver's License within 12 months.
Ability to obtain a Class I Water Distribution Operator License within 24 months.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos; write simple correspondence; and present information effectively in one-on-one and small-group situations.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals, calculate rates, ratios, and percentages, and calculate proportions, area, circumference, and volume.
Ability to apply common-sense understanding to detailed but uncomplicated written or oral instructions and solve problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
Ability to perform the physical demands of the role, including standing, walking, handling objects, reaching, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, talking, hearing, and tasting or smelling; regularly lift or move up to 10 pounds, frequently up to 50 pounds, and occasionally up to 100 pounds.
Ability to work in the described outdoor and equipment-related environment, including exposure to moving mechanical parts, weather, wet or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, temperature extremes, vibration, elevated or precarious places, toxic or caustic chemicals, and electrical-shock risk.
Ability to work a rotational standby schedule and overtime as needed.

Nice To Haves

One year of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience; preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Assist in ensuring safe, reliable drinking water is delivered in compliance with Federal, State, and City public-health regulations.
Assist with installation, repair, and replacement of water mains, services, and other appurtenances.
Measure, cut, assemble, and install metal and nonmetal pipes, tubes, and fittings, including iron, steel, copper, and plastic.
Use tools and equipment required for the work appropriately.
Drive and operate dump trucks to transport and unload materials.
Drive and operate tractors, backhoes, mini-excavators, skid steers, hydro-excavation equipment, and other heavy machinery.
Provide traffic control and act as a safety spotter for work on or near streets or in ditches.
Maintain crew vehicles and equipment, including fuel, lubrication, tools, and parts inventory.
Clean and stow tools and equipment properly.
Assist with removing and replacing landscaping, sidewalks, and driveways before and after projects.
Participate in a rotational standby schedule and work overtime as needed.
Respond to citywide emergencies or disasters and perform assigned tasks.
Perform other duties as assigned.