Water Operator

FIELD OPERATOR JOB DESCRIPTION

PURPOSE OF THE CLASSIFICATION:

Under the general supervision of the Field Supervisor, performs as a member of the field crew operating, installing, maintaining, and repairing the District’s water system and its facilities.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Installs, maintains, and repairs water lines and mains.
• Repairs fire hydrants, water services, meters, and meter boxes.
• Locates water lines.
• Installs new service taps.
• Checks and repairs meter boxes and leaks.
• Operates light, medium, and heavy equipment.
• Clean up of work sites and assist in the maintenance of the grounds.
• Flags traffic at work sites.
• Clears hazardous debris from roadways.
• Maintains assigned vehicles and equipment.
• Maintain on-call status and respond to emergency situations after hours, on weekends, and/or holidays. The position is defined as essential staff and will be expected to report to work to protect, recover, and continue operations during an emergency.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the General Manager and Field Supervisor, or requested by office staff.
• Maintain consistent and efficient communication between the office and field personnel.
• Report to work on a regular and timely basis.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Training and Experience:

Requires a high school diploma or possession of a GED, and a minimum 1 year of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Knowledge & Abilities:

• Good knowledge of basic manual labor practices, methods, tools, and materials.
• Good knowledge of the operation and maintenance requirements of trucks and construction equipment.
• Good knowledge of the geography and street locations of the District.
• Good knowledge of the operation and maintenance of mechanical systems.
• Good knowledge of the hazards and applicable safety rules and regulations of equipment operation and field work.
• Ability to use hand and mechanical tools and equipment.
• Ability to operate automotive and construction equipment skillfully and safely.
• Ability to perform heavy manual labor under any type of weather conditions.
• Ability to maintain daily records, ability to perform basic math calculations.
• Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, and maps.
• Ability to understand and follow verbal instructions and read and follow written instructions.
• Ability to respectively communicate with fellow workers, supervisors, contractors, board members, and members of the public in giving and receiving information.

Physical Requirements:

Physical Requirements include frequent walking and standing; frequent lifts/carries up to 50 pounds; frequent pushing or pulling up to 50 pounds; occasionally lifts/carries up to 100 pounds; occasionally pushing or pulling up to 100 pounds; frequent reaching, balancing, bending, kneeling, handling, climbing, smelling, twisting; occasional crawling and feeling; and vision, speech, and hearing sufficient to perform the essential tasks.

Licenses:

• Possession of a valid Oklahoma Class “D” Driver license with a clean driving record.
• Possession of a valid Oklahoma Class “D” Water License as issued by the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) within twelve (12) months from date of hire.

Other:

• Possession of a working cell phone with active service.
• Reliable transportation to and from work.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

Working environment is primarily outdoors and occasionally indoors and in inclement weather. May be exposed to the following: hazardous materials, animal waste/dead animals, flammable liquids, radiation, traffic, cramped work areas, excessive dust, weather/temperature extremes, trench excavations, underground gas/electric/petroleum/ fiber optic lines, rough terrains, cutting/chipping/grinding, hazardous/toxic atmospheres, sewage, damp/wet surfaces, snow/ice covered surfaces, animal bites, snake bites, insect bites, poisonous plants, overhead power lines, toxic fumes/vapors/odors, confined spaces, compressed gases, high noise areas and refuse/garbage/litter. Required to work overtime and maybe subject to call back and/or 24 hour standby.

Pay is based on relevant experience and licensing.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $15.50 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

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