Southside Public Water Authority is currently accepting applications for a full time water operator. Pay will be $18-$26 per hour based on experience and licenses held, if applicable. This position includes periods of being on-call to respond to customer needs after hours and on weekends. Arkansas water distribution license not required, but is preferred. CDL and backhoe/excavator experience preferred. Daily duties include water and wastewater leak repair; new service installations; and general labor related to overall system needs. Benefits include health, vision, life, and dental insurance; 401k with up to 6% company match; company cell phone; on-call pay; uniforms; and vacation/sick/holiday pay. In order to qualify, applicants: Must hold a valid Arkansas driver's license Must be 18 years or older Must live within a 15-mile radius of Southside, AR Must be willing to obtain Arkansas water operator licensing within 3 years, if not currently licensed Must be willing to obtain a CDL within 3 years Must be able to perform manual labor, including lifting 50+lbs Must be willing to work outside in varying types of weather/elements Must be available for periods of being on-call to respond to system needs after hours & on weekends SPWA is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$18.00 - $26.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance Application Question(s): Have you ever applied with Southside Public Water Authority previously? Do you have relatives employed by Southside Public Water Authority? Have you ever been convicted of any law violation? Please exclude minor traffic violations. If yes, please provide details. Have you ever been fired or asked to resign by an employer? If yes, please provide details. Do you live within 15 miles of Southside, AR? Are you 18 years of age or older? Have you ever been denied a license, permit or privilege to operate a motor vehicle? Has any license, permit or privilege ever been suspended or revoked?

Work Location:

In person