What are the responsibilities and job description for the Water Distribution System Operator position at Animas Water Company?
Job Title: Water Distribution System Operator
Location: Durango, CO
Job Type: Full-time
Salary Range: $25 - $35 per hour
About Us:
Animas Water Company is committed to providing clean and safe water to the community we serve. We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional service and maintaining the integrity of our water distribution system. We are seeking a skilled and certified Water Operator to join our team. If you're passionate about water management and want to contribute to your community, we'd love to hear from you!
Position Overview:
The Certified Water Operator will be responsible for the operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of our water distribution system. This position requires a detail-oriented, safety-conscious individual with strong field operations experience. The ideal candidate will have a proven ability to execute work orders, manage utility locates, and support field operations while ensuring that our facilities meet high standards of professionalism.
Key Responsibilities:
- Execute Work Orders: Carry out daily, weekly, and monthly work orders as assigned.
- Utility Locates: Accurately perform utility locates to ensure safe excavation practices.
- Preventative Maintenance: Conduct regular preventative maintenance on the water distribution system, identifying and addressing potential issues before they become emergencies.
- On-Call Rotation: Participate in a weekly on-call rotation to respond to emergency situations and system needs outside of regular working hours.
- Inventory Parts Management: Keep track of inventory parts, ensuring that the right materials are available for maintenance and repair tasks.
- Field Operations: Install new water services, perform system upgrades and repairs, and assist contractors as needed.
- Maintain Digital Mapping Program: Regularly update and maintain the digital mapping program, ensuring the accuracy of the water distribution system layout.
- Facility Maintenance: Ensure that all distribution facilities are well-maintained and professional in appearance both inside and outside.
Qualifications:
- Certification: Must hold a valid Water Operator certification accredited by the state of Colorado or possess an equivalent certification.
- Experience: Experience in water distribution systems or a related field is preferred.
- Technical Skills: Proficient in the use of mapping programs, water system operations, and troubleshooting.
- Emergency Response: Ability to respond to emergencies and outages at any time, including after-hours.
- Physical Requirements: Must be able to perform physical labor, including lifting and carrying materials, operating field equipment, and working in various outdoor weather conditions.
- Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively in a team setting.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Company Vehicle: Each employee is provided with a company vehicle for work-related duties and commuting.
- Insurance: We offer a generous insurance stipend to help cover health, dental, and vision insurance costs. Additionally, short-term and long-term disability coverage is provided.
- Retirement Benefits: We offer a company-matching 401(k) plan.
- Paid Time Off and Holidays
- Training and Professional Development: Opportunities for ongoing training and career advancement.
How to Apply:
Please submit your resume and cover letter via really. In your cover letter, be sure to highlight your relevant experience and certification.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $25.00 - $35.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- On call
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person
Salary : $25 - $35