Water Operator I (Distribution)
About The Position
The City of Tolleson is seeking qualified individuals interested in joining our team as a Distribution Water Operator l (M&O Utilities Technician). A Water Operator l assists with the installation, maintenance, inspection, removal, testing, diagnosis, repair, and calibration of water lines, sewer lines, service lines, lift stations, valves, hydrants, meters, valves, screens, and related items; Assists with the collection and testing of water samples and conducting routine lab testing; Records data and completes logs and work orders; Assists in cleaning equipment, sites, buildings, reservoirs, basins, filters, and process areas; Performs field inspections of water services; Assists with locating utilities; assists with repairing and reading water meters; Assists with credit/collections issues related to utility services; and, performs related work as assigned.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED and 1 year of experience in a maintenance and/or operational area; or an equivalent combination of directly related education and experience.
- Grade 1 certification, or ability to obtain and maintain a Grade 1 Water Treatment or Water Distribution certification within one (1) year from date of hire.
- Valid Arizona Driver's license required.
- May require working rotating on-call duties, weekends, evenings, nights, Holidays, overtime and emergency call-outs.
Nice To Haves
- Grade 2 certification is preferred.
- CDL A license with Tanker endorsement highly desired.
Responsibilities
- Assists with the installation, maintenance, inspection, removal, testing, diagnosis, repair, and calibration of water lines, sewer lines, service lines, lift stations, valves, hydrants, meters, valves, screens, and related items
- Assists with the collection and testing of water samples and conducting routine lab testing
- Records data and completes logs and work orders
- Assists in cleaning equipment, sites, buildings, reservoirs, basins, filters, and process areas
- Performs field inspections of water services
- Assists with locating utilities
- assists with repairing and reading water meters
- Assists with credit/collections issues related to utility services
- performs related work as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
