HO Innovation Hiring for D Class Water Operator Job at Long Beach, MS Full Time

Water Well Operator

DEPARTMENT: Water & Sewer

REPORTS TO: Water Well Manager

POSITION SUMMARY

Responsible for assisting the water Well Manager in the daily operations of the water wells and related equipment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions Statements

• Checks and monitors wells in the system
• Monitors flows and chlorine residuals.
• Maintains good housekeeping practices around all wells and tanks.
• Conducts repairs and maintenance of well pumps and motors that do not require specialized attention (such as pulling pumps, rewinding motors, etc.).
• Replace chlorine cylinders when needed.
• Remain familiar with rules and regulations set forth by EPA and DEQ.
• Familiarity with well operations.
• Knowledge of operating characteristics of assigned equipment
• Knowledge of work hazards and safety precautions, especially in handling hazardous chemicals.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instruction, including Utility Partners’ department rules, policies, and regulations.
• Ability to communicate effectively with other personnel and supervisors.
• Ability to deal with public on a regular basis in a professional, courteous manner.
• Ability to complete and submit written reports as needed.
• Other duties assigned.

Position Qualifications

Competency Statements

• Accountability – ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
• Accuracy – ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Communication, Oral – ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
• Customer Oriented – ability to take care of customers’ needs while following company procedures.
• Decision Making – ability to make critical decisions while following company procedures.
• Interpersonal – ability to get along well with a variety of personalities and individuals.
• Motivation – ability to inspire oneself and others to reach a goal and/or perform to the best of their ability.
• Organized – possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Education: High school graduate or General Education Degree (GED)

Experience: One to two years related experience.

Certificates & Licenses: Valid Mississippi driver’s license, Class D Water Operator license

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 – $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

License/Certification:

• Water Operator License (Required)

Work Location: One location