Utility Worker I

Alliance Water Resources is a growing water and wastewater contract operations company with an open Utility Worker I position at our Stone County Division. This is semi-skilled, and skilled work involving the operation of water and wastewater treatment facilities.

Schedule: Monday-Friday 7am-3:30pm with On-Call and Standby time.

Compensation based on experience

Essential Functions:

• Assists or performs a variety of cleaning, maintenance and repair work on water/wastewater equipment, systems, vehicles, and tools as needed.
• Cleans and maintains assigned facilities, including office, shop, grounds, streets, parks or other public works facilities and equipment.
• Investigates and reports on water distribution and/or wastewater collections concerns and issues.
• Performs locating of water and wastewater facilities.
• Performs service turn-ons and turn-offs as directed.
• Assists in collecting and testing of water and wastewater samples to comply with local, state, and federal regulations; assists in reading meters or replacing meters as directed.
• Monitors inventory of parts and supplies as directed; maintains records and logs as needed; runs errands as needed.
• Communicates with customers concerning the work to be completed.
• Follows safety rules set by the Company and state and federal regulations, including participating in safety meetings, inspecting equipment, and assisting with and advising co-workers of possible safety hazards.
• Operates and drives assigned vehicles as needed to provide effective and safe services to clients and customers.
• Reads water meters, records results, and verifies registers to bill customers accurately and in a timely manner by driving and/or walking assigned routes.
• Locates and uncovers meters, as necessary.
• Performs related duties as needed or assigned.
• Inspects meters and connections for any defects, irregularities, malfunctions, tampering and/or unauthorized connections. Reports meter defects, hazards, or related findings to proper authority by generating required work orders.
• Resolves and refers any public inquiries and complaints, as necessary.
• Maintains meter inventory and determines disposition of meters.

• High School Diploma or GED
• Valid Driver’s license and ability to maintain good standing
• Water or Wastewater certification preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of safety standards and precautions related to water and wastewater operations.
• Ability to use and maintain tools, equipment and computers associated with water and wastewater operations.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with co-workers, clients, vendors, and the general public.
• Ability on a daily basis to:
  • Perform heavy labor, including walking long distances, standing, bending, stooping, reaching, and digging.
  • Comfortable to work in confined spaces and wear appropriate safety equipment.
  • Ability to manipulate, lift, carry, maneuver, and control small objects and equipment up to 100 lbs.
  • Visually assess construction, maintenance, and repair needs
  • Ability to climb and work from ladders and stairs.
  • Perform outside work in extreme weather conditions and be comfortable with exposure to noise, dust, grease, smoke, fumes, and/or potentially hazardous chemicals.

Headquartered in Columbia, Missouri, Alliance Water Resources is a leading provider of professional operations and maintenance services for community water and wastewater systems, serving communities in Missouri and surrounding states. Alliance has proven success with tough regulatory challenges. Without exception, every Alliance contract brings the community's system into compliance.

Alliance Water Resources offers a competitive compensation package which includes:

• Medical and Dental
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Paid Vacation, Sick Leave, Personal Days, & Holidays
• 401K/Profit Sharing
• Vision Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Bonus Program for Water and Wastewater Certification

Alliance Water Resources, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.