Water Utility QA Distribution Operator - Backflow Prevention

Details

Post Date: 8/7/2026 • Expiration Date: 9/7/2026

About the Role

The Water Utility QA Distribution Operator – Backflow Prevention is responsible for a broad range of duties for maintaining backflow prevention compliance within the water distribution system.

Essential Job Functions

• Will work to become a main resource in all areas related to Backflow Prevention, including inspection requirements and regulations.
• Conducts visual inspection of all backflow devices in the distribution system.
• Maintains a log of all devices utilizing Cityworks software.
• Prepares initial and follow up notifications to consumers to maintain backflow prevention compliance in the distribution system.
• Maintains a clean working environment at all tanks, booster stations, and office areas. Work includes removal of trash, sweeping and removal of any debris on the premises.
• Under direct supervision, operates and checks equipment, instruments, pumps, valves and related apparatus and facilities. Finds and corrects operating problems.
• May assist with flushing dead-end and unidirectional hydrants or blow offs to maintain acceptable chlorine residual and maintain a flushing log.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• Valid Ohio Driver’s license with a safe driving record.
• Drug screening required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Familiarity with maintenance and repair of pumps, motors, valves, gauges, backflow preventers and regulators preferred.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, GPS collection, blueprints and maps preferred.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to have effective working relationships with fellow coworkers, public officials, the general public and regulatory agencies (OEPA) preferred.
• Position includes physical labor, including working outdoors in all types of weather conditions.
• Position may require emergency call out response at all hours of the day and night including weekends and holidays.

Pay

• Starting rate: $20.40 - $34.51/hr. based on experience
• Additional Premium: Class I License: $1.50/hr.; Class II License: $1.75/hr.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Rx, Vision, Telemedicine, Gym Membership, EAP
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Sick (4.6 hrs./pay), Vacation (3.1 hrs./pay), Personal Days (6/yr. from sick time)
• Overtime, Compensation Time
• PERS 10% employee contribution with 14% employer contribution
• Deferred Compensation
• Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness

Schedule

Full Time

Apply at https://lakecountyohio.isolvedhire.com/jobs/, or 105 Main Street, Painesville, OH, 44077 by September 7, 2026. Please reference job #2026-19.

Employer: Lake County Department of Utilities • Contact: Patrick Gilbert • Phone: 440-350-2282 • Fax: 440-350-2270 • Email: patrick.gilbert@lakecountyohio.gov