Water Operator I or II

City of Meridian • Miami, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Water Operator I or II’s primary responsibilities are to demonstrate and perform a variety of skilled and semi-skilled tasks in the operation, installation, maintenance and repair of the City of Meridian’s potable and reclaimed water distribution systems. This classification performs a full range of basic and intermediate activities that include, but are not limited to operation, installation, maintenance and repair of the City of Meridian’s potable and recycled water distribution systems, handling customer related issues, and performing needed customer service activities for Meridian Utility Billing Services (MUBS). Continually strives to maintain and improve operations and accuracy. The incumbent must perform work safely, efficiently, and accurately, occasionally under adverse conditions. Provide assistance and support to the Meridian Utility Billing Services (MUBS) and other Departments when needed. Expected to exercise initiative and independent judgment both individually, and as part of a team, in assisting with maintenance, operations, projects and technical related activities of the Water Division. Works under the direction of the Field Services Supervisor, Water Maintenance Supervisor, or Lead Construction Operator Lead Construction Operator.

Requirements

• Water Operator I: High school graduate or equivalent; One (1) year of progressive experience in the water production/treatment, water distribution, and customer service; or, any combination of experience, education sufficient to perform the essential duties of the position.
• Water Operator II: High school graduate or GED equivalent; Three (3) years of progressive experience in the water production/treatment, water distribution, and customer service; or, any combination of experience, education sufficient to perform the essential duties of the position.
• Must hold the following State of Idaho licenses: Class I Water Distribution Operators License within one (1) year from hire.
• Must hold the following State of Idaho licenses: Class A Commercial Driver's License within eighteen (18) months of hire.
• Idaho Driver's License with safe driving record
• Water Operator II: Class II Water Distribution Operators License within one (1) year of hire;
• Must hold the following FEMA certification: Incident Command System 100 within one (1) year of hire.
• Must hold the following FEMA certification: Incident Command System 200 within one (1) year of hire.
• Complete all other required safety training and certifications: Confined space entry.
• Complete all other required safety training and certifications: CPR/AED.
• Complete all other required safety training and certifications: ICS.
• Complete all other required safety training and certifications: Fall protection.
• Complete all other required safety training and certifications: Flagger/Traffic Safety.
• Candidates must possess valid work authorization in the United States that does not require employer sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate and perform a variety of skilled and semi-skilled tasks in the operation, installation, maintenance and repair of the City of Meridian’s potable and reclaimed water distribution systems.
• Perform a full range of basic and intermediate activities including operation, installation, maintenance and repair of the City of Meridian’s potable and recycled water distribution systems.
• Handle customer related issues and perform needed customer service activities for Meridian Utility Billing Services (MUBS).
• Continually strive to maintain and improve operations and accuracy.
• Perform work safely, efficiently, and accurately, occasionally under adverse conditions.
• Provide assistance and support to the Meridian Utility Billing Services (MUBS) and other Departments when needed.
• Exercise initiative and independent judgment both individually, and as part of a team, in assisting with maintenance, operations, projects and technical related activities of the Water Division.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED