Water/Wastewater Operator
About The Position
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 Company (NMWSC) systems as assigned. This position reports to the Water Superintendent. This position is located in Rio Communities, NM. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 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
Requirements
- High school diploma or possession of a GED
- 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 be available for call-outs evenings, weekends and holidays and rotating on-call duty
- Must reside within 60 minutes of the NMWSC office or assigned service area
- Valid, unrestricted, New Mexico Driver License
Nice To Haves
- One year experience in a water facility desired
Responsibilities
- 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 Company (NMWSC) systems as assigned
- 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 NMWSC
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
