What are the responsibilities and job description for the Water Distribution Operator position at Southside Public Water Authority?
Southside Public Water Authority is currently accepting applications for a full time water operator.
Pay will be $18-$26 per hour based on experience and licenses held, if applicable. This position includes periods of being on-call to respond to customer needs after hours and on weekends. Arkansas water distribution license not required, but is preferred. CDL and backhoe/excavator experience preferred.
Daily duties include water and wastewater leak repair; new service installations; and general labor related to overall system needs. Benefits include health, vision, life, and dental insurance; 401k with up to 6% company match; company cell phone; on-call pay; uniforms; and vacation/sick/holiday pay.
In order to qualify, applicants:
- Must hold a valid Arkansas driver’s license
- Must be 18 years or older
- Must live within a 15-mile radius of Southside, AR
- Must be willing to obtain Arkansas water operator licensing within 3 years, if not currently licensed
- Must be willing to obtain a CDL within 3 years
- Must be able to perform manual labor, including lifting 50 lbs
- Must be willing to work outside in varying types of weather/elements
- Must be available for periods of being on-call to respond to system needs after hours & on weekends
SPWA is an equal opportunity employer.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $26.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Have you ever applied with Southside Public Water Authority previously?
- Do you have relatives employed by Southside Public Water Authority?
- Have you ever been convicted of any law violation? Please exclude minor traffic violations. If yes, please provide details.
- Have you ever been fired or asked to resign by an employer? If yes, please provide details.
- Do you live within 15 miles of Southside, AR?
- Are you 18 years of age or older?
- Have you ever been denied a license, permit or privilege to operate a motor vehicle?
- Has any license, permit or privilege ever been suspended or revoked?
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $26