Water Utility Quality Assurance Distribution Operator - Backflow Prevention

Lake County Department of Utilities•Painesville, OH

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Water Utility QA Distribution Operator – Backflow Prevention is responsible for a broad range of duties for maintaining backflow prevention compliance within the water distribution system.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED.
A valid Ohio Driver's license with a safe driving record.
Drug screening is required.

Nice To Haves

Applicants familiar with maintenance and repair of pumps, motors, valves, gauges, backflow preventers and regulators are preferred.
Knowledge of Microsoft office, GPS collection, blueprints and maps is preferred.
Good written and verbal communication skills; ability to have effective working relationships with fellow coworkers, public officials, the general public and regulatory agencies (OEPA) is preferred.

Responsibilities

Will work to become a main resource in all areas related to Backflow Prevention, including inspection requirements and regulations.
Conducts visual inspection of all backflow devices in the distribution system.
Maintains a log of all devices utilizing Cityworks software.
Prepares initial and follow up notifications to consumers to maintain backflow prevention compliance in the distribution system.
Maintains a clean working environment at all tanks, booster stations, and office areas.
Work includes removal of trash, sweeping and removal of any debris on the premises.
Under direct supervision, operates and checks equipment, instruments, pumps, valves and related apparatus and facilities.
Finds and corrects operating problems.
May assist with flushing dead-end and unidirectional hydrants or blow offs to maintain acceptable chlorine residual and maintain a flushing log.