Job Details
Description
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Starting Salary: $20.18
This is a Safety Sensitive Position.
To increase your chances of being considered for the position, please submit a resume, cover letter, or other document
(PDF format preferred) explaining your work history, experience, and qualifications OR you can fill out your Work History in this application.
About This Position
The Water Well Operator I performs preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance at water wells, distribution towers, storage tanks, and booster pumping stations. This equipment operator also maintains chemical dosing equipment, handles chemicals for disinfections, and maintains the chlorine feed systems. This water operator job requires the ability to be a self-starter and troubleshoot minor issues. Must have general knowledge of plumbing and hand tools.
This position involves 10-hour workdays from Tuesday to Friday with an occasional on-call requirements (usually once a month).
Responsibilities
- Sample and test for chlorine residual at various sites to document compliance with regulatory requirements
- Maintain chemical supplies at dispensing sites
- Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on well house equipment, pump stations, and storage tank equipment
- Document all maintenance efforts
- Maintain pumps, plumbing, and appurtenances for chlorine dispensing at well sites
- Operate remote facilities
- Coordinate with lab techs and operations staff to develop and implement sampling schedules
- Maintain equipment and site histories on well sites
- Coordinate well operations with plant staff to ensure adequate water supply
- Maintain an inventory of spare parts, materials, and supplies for chlorine dispensing
- Coordinate work efforts with contractors, vendors, and suppliers
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED equivalent
- 2 years of related experience and/or training
- Or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Must possess, or be able to obtain within 6 months of hire, a valid Class "C" Oklahoma Commercial Driver's License with Hazardous Materials and/or other required endorsements
- Must maintain a driving record acceptable to the City's insurance carrier
- Must obtain Water Operator licenses:
- A temporary license within 10 days
- A Class "D" Water Operator within 6 months
- A Class "C" Water Operator and Class C Water Lab within 1 year
Necessary Skills
- Availability and willingness to take on-call coverage during off-staff hours as dictated by schedule and requirements
- Ability to meet the required physical standards for this position
- Ability to pass extensive background process and pre-employment drug, physical, and audio screenings
Benefits
- Generous benefits package including health, vision, and dental insurance
- Access to a dedicated primary care medical clinic at no cost to employees and covered dependents
- Generous time off, paid holidays, longevity rewards, and retirement benefits
- Paid parental leave
- Potential for bilingual pay
- A tangible impact to the Water Resources Department and residents in the City of Edmond
- A dynamic and inclusive environment where your contributions are valued
APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL JANUARY 17TH, 2025.
The City of Edmond is an equal opportunity employer. Edmond does not discriminate against employees and/or potential employees. Adverse action based upon an applicant’s and/or employee’s race, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, national origin, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and military service is expressly prohibited. No decision affecting the terms, conditions and/or benefits of employment with the City of Edmond is based upon an individual’s membership in any of the aforementioned protected classes.