Utility Operator

California Water Service Group•Belen, NM

2d•$19 - $33•Onsite

About The Position

California Water Service Group (Cal Water) invites you to build a meaningful career with the third largest publicly traded water utility in the United States. Guided by our mission to be the leading provider of water and wastewater services, we are dedicated to improving the quality of life for the customers, communities, and employees we serve. Our culture is grounded in core values—integrity, quality, service, value, health and safety, respect and collaboration, and corporate citizenship—and is reflected in our recognition as a Top Workplace®, a Great Place to Work®, and a J.D. Power leader in customer satisfaction for multiple years. Join Cal Water and be part of a purpose driven organization where your work makes a lasting impact. The Water/Wastewater Operator (WWO) performs work in both water and wastewater operations including: operation and maintenance of water distribution systems and water production facilities; operation and maintenance of wastewater treatment facilities, lift stations, and sewer collection systems; reading water meters, and providing customer service; works in other New Mexico Water Service (NMWS) systems as assigned. This position reports to the Water Superintendent. This position is located in Cedar Crest, Sandia Knolls, Moriarty, Belen , NM.

Requirements

High school diploma or possession of a GED
One year experience in a water facility desired
Must obtain New Mexico Water Supply Level 1 and Wastewater Level 1 certification no later than the first available testing opportunity following the first anniversary of the hire date
Must obtain New Mexico Water Supply Level 2 and Wastewater Level 2 certification no later than the first available testing opportunity following the second anniversary of the hire date
Must be available for call-outs evenings, weekends and holidays and rotating on-call duty
Must reside within 60 minutes of the NMWS office or assigned service area
Valid, unrestricted, New Mexico Driver License

Responsibilities

Operates and maintains water systems, including wells, pumps, booster pumps, water mains, service lines, meters and meter cans, valve boxes, chlorination and treatment equipment, fire hydrants and valves
Operates and maintains wastewater systems including treatment facilities, well, lift stations, filters, pressure tanks, and other appurtenances and equipment
Utilizes equipment such as backhoes, dump trucks, vactor trucks, compressors, jackhammers, tampers, tractors, and jetters
Monitors the operation of water and wastewater systems in accordance with state, federal and other regulatory requirements, and Company practices and procedures
Monitors gauges, dials, meters, control panels, and other recording instruments; interprets results to determine processing requirements; records data and maintains routine and daily records and shift logs
Collects samples, performs laboratory analyses; interprets results, and troubleshoots water and wastewater quality issues as necessary
Performs daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance on all equipment
Installs, repairs, and replaces water and wastewater mains and service lines
Performs fire flow testing and hydrant maintenance
Locates and marks underground facilities
Repairs and performs maintenance on sewer collection system and appurtenances
Reads meters, delivers disconnect notices, and completes work orders
Assists customers in person and by telephone, addressing questions regarding billing, payments, conservation and water quality
Coordinates with other operators to ensure continuity of job duties
Operates centrifuge to process sludge, cleans wells with pressure washer, and decants/refills wasting tanks
Completes door hangers and distributes them to inform customers of impending disconnections or work taking place
Performs general plant and grounds maintenance work
Participates in the on-call rotation as required
Participate in and supports the Company’s Continuous Improvement program
Perform other duties as assigned in order to fulfill business operational needs and Company objectives.
Attend meetings and training as directed by NMWS.