Water Operator

Belfast Water District

Full-Time Water Operator

Belfast Water District has an opportunity for the right individual to join our team as a Water Operator. This full-time position requires a neat, self-motivated person who enjoys communicating with and assisting customers. The work can sometimes be physically demanding and may require long hours, especially in an emergency.

Daily duties for this position include, but are not limited to, duties at our two well sites and booster stations, such as daily pumping records, treatment levels, and facility maintenance and cleaning. Other daily responsibilities include customer service work orders, meter readings, meter changes, service activations, and deactivations.

Fieldwork includes repair and replacements of water mains, water services, fire hydrants, gate valves, etc. This position consists of the operation of vehicles and equipment such as pickups, dump truck, front-end loader, excavator, hydro-vacuum excavator, compressor, compactors, and pipe saw. Familiarity with these materials and equipment is beneficial.

The successful candidate must have a clean driving record and at least a valid Class C driver's license. A Class A or B license is preferred or be able to attain one within two years.

Candidate must also have a valid Maine State Class II Water Distribution and Water Treatment license or the ability to attain the required licenses within three years.

After training, you will be part of a rotation schedule to do a call duty week, including Saturday and Sunday, plus after-hours emergencies. The position requires that you carry a cell phone and be available to respond to Belfast within 20 miles. The call duty schedule is set in advance and includes daily duties at the well sites.

Belfast Water District is an equal opportunity employer that offers competitive wages and benefits: Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays, Sick Leave, Health Insurance, Maine State Retirement, Short Term Disability Insurance, and Life Insurance.

The fillable employment application is available on our website at: www.belfastwater.org, or by email request to: info@belfastwater.org or apply in-person. Please submit the application along with your resume to:

Superintendent

Belfast Water District

41 Wight Street

P.O. Box 506

Belfast, ME 04915

Or email to: info@belfastwater.org

For additional information, please call our office 207-338-1200.

Applications are accepted until the position is filled.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.00 - $25.03 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Overtime
• Rotating weekends

Ability to Commute:

• Belfast, ME 04915 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Belfast, ME 04915: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $21 - $25