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Title: Water Operators I & II
Location: Coeur D’Alene, ID
Duration: FTE Direct Hire
JOB SUMMARY
Works
under general supervision performing a variety of skilled tasks pertaining to
the installation, operation and maintenance of a water and wastewater facility,
while continuing to gain the education and skills needed to achieve Oregon
State Health Division and Department of Environmental Quality Distribution
Certification.
JOB DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Compile records and reports
in accordance with State and Federal rules and regulations.
- Analyze and conduct
mathematical calculations following laboratory procedures to make
adjustments in the operation of a water facility.
- Provide effective
communication with management and/or other operators on the technical
level required of this position.
- Conform to all safety
policies and participate in specialized training for the safe handling of
hazardous materials and confined space entry.
- Perform all aspects of the
daily operation and testing of a 1.5 million gallon per day wastewater
treatment facility.
- Assist in all aspects of
utility construction including, but not limited to, excavation, shoring,
laying and testing of water lines.
- Efficiently operate all types
of equipment used in a water field including but not limited to backhoes,
dump trucks, forklifts, loaders, sewer flushing truck, mini excavator, vac
trailer and tractors.
- Participate in the design and
planning of new and existing water projects.
- *Compliance with all State
and Federal rules and regulations pertaining to the operation and
maintenance of a water/wastewater facility.
- Performs repair and
maintenance on all water apparatus, including structures and grounds.
- Comply with all Company
policies, procedures and safety regulations and culture.
- Comply with Company grooming
and uniform policy.
Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS
- High school education or
equivalent.
- Must have a Class I or II
Certification in one of the water/wastewater fields, i.e. Water
Distribution, Wastewater Collections, or Wastewater Treatment.
- Achieve 10 hours per year of
accredited training pertaining to the water/wastewater field.
- Valid Oregon CDL drivers’
license, with a tanker endorsement and air brake endorsements. (Must have
or be able to obtain within 1 year of date of hire)
- Must be able to safely lift a
minimum of 50 pounds.
- Must be able to physically
accommodate and use respirators and self-contained breathing apparatuses
- Must be physically able to
access and egress trenches, manholes and lift stations as well as water
reservoirs and towers.
- Must be able to accommodate a
weekend or variable shift and/or be on 24-hour emergency call when
assigned.
