Operator

Located in Huntington, TX

Salary: $15.00-$18.00

Duties will include meter services, repairing lines, collecting samples, performing quality and chemical test, submitting samples, maintaining required reports for the treatment of ground water and operational control of the transmissions system.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Performs mechanical tasks in the repair, adjustment and maintenance of the water plants and distribution system.
• Conducts regular inspection and preventative maintenance on equipment.
• Collect data on wells according to established schedules, including water testing and use.
• Maintains and monitors disinfection and chemical feed equipment for the wells.
• Collects water samples, conducts physical and chemical tests of samples according to established procedures.
• Maintains records of all testing.
• Responds to and investigates consumer complaints.
• Installs new water lines and meters for customer service.
• Assists in the location and marking of water services and mains as directed by the supervisor.
• Repairs line breaks.
• Assists in maintaining up-to-date maps showing valve and line locations.
• Investigates leaks and repairs as necessary.
• Repairs and/or replaces malfunctioning meters.
• Records meter readings for all locations on assigned routes.
• Investigates locations with unusual meter readings to check for leaks or other problems.
• Must be willing to work overtime hours when deemed necessary by circumstances in the system.
• Recommends treatment and transmission system improvements and expansions to the General Manager.
• Continue to be educated in all aspects of operating and maintaining a water system.
• Submit accurate and timely reports to the General Manager as directed.
• Be honest, loyal, and fair with District employees, District Board of Directors, and District Customers.
• Other duties as assigned.

These responsibilities are a very important part of providing safe potable water services to our customers in the most efficient and cost-effective manner possible.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Knowledge of process equipment involved in ground water production, treatment and distribution desirable.
• Understanding of operational, administrative, and accounting practices and procedures involved in successful ground water system operation.
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$15.00hr-$18.00hr Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm

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