Special Assignment Operator – Water Utility

Essential Job Functions

• Water Distribution System:
• Perform dead end routine flushing in water distribution system
• Perform scheduled monthly routine flushing
• Perform weekly nitrification monitoring and flushing
• Meet and coordinate drinking water sampling with contractors
• Assist with collection of lead and copper drinking water samples
• Maintain detailed records of work performed

Education and Experience Requirements

• High school diploma or GED with 0 to 1 year of related experience or equivalent combination of education and/or experience in maintenance or construction
• Strong mechanical aptitude would be helpful including experience or knowledge of plumbing or similar trades experience
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record, must meet eligibility requirements to drive a company vehicle

Other Skills/Abilities

• Team player committed to getting the job done safely and right the first time
• Ability to interact with customers, co-workers, and supervisors/managers in a positive and cooperative manner
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing with internal and external customers
• Committed to performing work safely within the Company policies and procedures
• Must maintain good attendance
• Willing to work all shifts including: weekends, holidays, evenings, and 24-hour emergency on call as needed

Physical Environment

• Tasks involve the intermittent performance of physically demanding work, typically involving some combination of reaching, bending, stooping, kneeling, or crouching, and that may involve the lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials (20-50 pounds)
• Physical strength and agility sufficient to do strenuous tasks under various weather conditions