Field Operator

PRIMARY JOB DESCRIPTION

Under minimal supervision, installing, operating and maintaining water production of the distribution system. Investigating and resolves customers' complaints about the water supply. Performing any other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Duties may involve lifting and carrying heavy (50 -100 pounds or more) objects. 2. Ability to deal effectively with public and customer service. 3. Stand By/On Call requires responding to emergencies including nights, weekends and holidays to restore interrupted water services. 4. Working knowledge of hand tools. 5. Ability to operate heavy machinery and pull a trailer. 6. Experience in maintenance of mechanical equipment. 7. Knowledge of water meter repair techniques and procedures 8. General knowledge of streets and locations in the Otis district. 9. Ability to follow oral and written instructions, procedures and guidelines.

DUTIES:

Under minimal supervision to monitor control flow and pressure of water to customers. Repairs leaks including main water lines as well as service lines. Reads meters of all residential/commercial water system customers on a regularly scheduled basis to determine the amount of water use for Perform disconnects for non-payment. Perform meter installation. Maintain and record meter and gauge readings. Operate backhoe, trenchers, generators, pumps, and other extraction tools. Performs routine maintenance functions and custodial duties. Replaces non-working/malfunctioning water meters and associated valves/meter boxes in the field to ensure accurate determination of customer usage and facilitate meter repair and maintenance Answers customer inquiries/complaints regarding water usage and general water system operations. Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. High school diploma or equivalency degree. 2. Valid Drivers License 3. Clean Driving Record 4. Must successfully pass a drug screen. 5. Good knowledge of business English spelling and grammar. 6. Basic customer services skills. 7. Friendly, team- oriented mindset. 8. Flexibility to undertake a variety of assignments. 9. Ability to organize time efficiently among a variety of duties. • Any one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the job descriptions necessarily include all of the duties performed. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. He or she will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties requested by his or her supervisor. Otis Mutual Domestic Water is an equal opportunity provider.

Pay:

From $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person