Water Operator 1

Connecticut Water•Parsonsfield, ME

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Water Operator 1 works in the Field Service department and helps maintain and operate wells, pump stations, tanks, treatment stations, valves, and related systems, including systems operated under contract. The position supports reliable delivery of high-quality water by inspecting, testing, adjusting, and repairing water-system equipment and maintaining production, treatment, and distribution facilities. The role includes operating and maintaining systems; identifying and correcting deficiencies; conducting preventive and corrective maintenance; handling and recording chemical use and compliance data; collecting required water samples; and maintaining vehicles, equipment, grounds, and water infrastructure. The operator assists other departments and operators as needed and participates in weekend, holiday, and standby assignments. The position is responsible for learning, following, and helping ensure compliance with applicable company safety rules and regulations.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid driver's license.
Respirator use required.
General office software skills.
Mechanical aptitude, including working with pumps, generators, and hydraulics.
Compliance with state and federal regulations.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to work a standby rotation.
Water Distribution Level II License, or ability to work toward certification within a reasonable timeframe.

Responsibilities

Maintain and operate wells, pump stations, tanks, treatment stations, valves, and systems operated under contract in the assigned area.
Inspect, test, adjust, and repair pumps, meters, gauges, control valves, generators, chemical feeders, filters, recorders, and related equipment.
Install, maintain, repair, relocate, retire, test, and operate the water distribution system and related structures and grounds.
Operate and maintain production and treatment facilities and operating systems.
Report deficiencies to a lead or supervisor and correct deficiencies with minimal assistance.
Assist other departments and operators as needed.
Change production meters and perform preventive and corrective maintenance on chemical systems, pumps, operating valves, buildings, and storage tanks.
Order and procure parts for owned and contracted systems.
Adjust chemical feeders, calibrate and standardize analyzers and other equipment, calculate dosages, and handle chemicals.
Record production, chemical use, and compliance data; obtain distribution, source, process, and compliance samples as required.
Operate and test emergency pumps and generators as required.
Operate and routinely maintain vehicles and equipment used for water-system construction and maintenance, including trucks, digging and trenching equipment, pavement and rock breakers, tampers, pumps, and compressors.
Install, maintain, and repair water mains, hydrants, service lines, valves, fittings, and related appurtenances.
Install water meters, read meters, and transfer meter reads to the office.
Maintain grounds at company facilities and over mains, services, and other areas.
Record underground facility locations and make measurements and surveys as required.
Perform and record inspections and tests of piping systems.
Load and unload equipment, materials, and supplies at work sites and storage areas.
Learn, follow, and ensure compliance with company safety rules, the Company Safety Manual, OSHA regulations, and other applicable rules and regulations.
Participate in weekend, holiday, and standby assignments as needed.
Perform additional responsibilities as assigned.