Water Utility Quality Assurance Distribution Operator - Backflow Prevention

Lake County Department of UtilitiesPainesville, OH
$20 - $35Onsite

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
  • Valid Ohio Driver's license with a safe driving record
  • Drug screening required

Nice To Haves

  • Familiarity with maintenance and repair of pumps, motors, valves, gauges, backflow preventers and regulators
  • Knowledge of Microsoft office
  • GPS collection
  • Blueprints and maps
  • Good written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to have effective working relationships with fellow coworkers, public officials, the general public and regulatory agencies (OEPA)

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.

Benefits

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Rx
  • Vision
  • Telemedicine
  • Gym Membership
  • EAP
  • 12 Paid Holidays
  • Sick (4.6 hrs./pay)
  • Vacation (3.1 hrs./pay)
  • Personal Days (6/yr. from sick time)
  • Overtime
  • Compensation Time
  • PERS 10% employee contribution with 14% employer contribution
  • Deferred Compensation
  • Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness
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