Description
We are seeking a Senior Water System Maint Operator to join our team. As a lead person over a specialized crew, you will operate assigned vehicles, including backhoes, dump trucks, front-end loaders, hydro excavators, forklifts, compressors, and related equipment, while performing specialized and routine water maintenance work at the journey level.
Responsibilities:
- Repair and replace broken pipes, mains, valves, and hydrants using hand equipment, pavement breakers, tapping machines, hydraulic and pneumatic boring machines and cutters, welding and cutting torches, walk-behind concrete saws, backhoes, dump trucks, front-end loaders, compressors, and related heavy equipment as required.
- Operate a backhoe when heavy equipment is used.
- Perform duties in job restoration, including preparation for asphalt, concrete, and landscape restoration.
- Recommend changes in water system configuration and components; operate system valves to shut down water supplies or restore service.
- Complete work orders and inventory sheets; responsible for completing all necessary permits for confined space entry, trenching and shoring, and hot work.
- Train and instruct new workers.
- Investigate jobs to determine necessary utility location, traffic signing, and coordination with property owners.
- Direct the ordering and placement of traffic control barricades, trenching and shoring devices.
- Conduct confined space and lock out/tag out evaluations in compliance with all local, state, and federal safety regulations.
- Conduct safety meetings and enforce all on-site safety procedures.
- Have authority to stop work if safety standards are not met and hold responsibility for compliance with safety regulations and procedures.
- May recommend disciplinary action for members of the crew.
- Coordinate cuts with other utilities in the field.
- Perform all the duties of Water System Maintenance Operator.
- Perform other duties as necessary.
Benefits:
- Health Insurance
- Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
- Paid vacation and personal leave
- 6-12 weeks of paid parental leave available
- Retirement contributions toward a pension plan and/or 401(k)
- A robust Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
- Up to $4,000 tuition reimbursement annually
- Discounted supplemental benefits like pet insurance and legal services