What are the responsibilities and job description for the Water Distribution Operator I/II position at Nevada Irrigation District?
Nevada Irrigation District
1036 W. Main St. Grass Valley, CA 95945
Water Distribution Operator I/II
Internal / External Job Posting
Water Distribution Operator I – Hourly Wage: $29.07/hour - $37.13/hour
Water Distribution Operator II – Hourly Wage: $32.17/hour - $41.00/hour
In addition to a competitive salary, Nevada Irrigation District offers an excellent benefits package. See Benefits Bulletin at www.nidwater.com for more details. EOE
APPLICATION PROCEDURE & DEADLINE:
A completed Nevada Irrigation District Application must be submitted to be considered for this position. Applications may be hand delivered, mailed or emailed to the Human Resources Department. A resume and cover letter are strongly encouraged. Applications must be received no later than Friday, January 17, 2025, by 5:00 pm.
Applications may be obtained by visiting https://www.nidwater.com/files/799bd333d/Employment Application_fillable.pdf/
JOB OVERVIEW:
To perform a wide variety of semi-skilled and skilled duties associated with the operation and maintenance of the District’s treated water and raw water distribution systems; to patrol, regulate, and document the flow of water; and to perform related duties and responsibilities as assigned.
GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS and SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Any combination of experience and education that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Experience: Water Distribution Operator I – Previous experience in the construction and operation of water distribution systems.
Water Distribution Operator II – Two years of responsible experience similar to Water
Distribution Operator I with Nevada Irrigation District.
Education: Water Distribution Operator I – Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade.
Water Distribution Operator II – Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade supplemented by education as required by the State of California Department of Public Health to obtain and retain a Distribution Operators Certificate, Grade 2 (D2).
License: Water Distribution Operator I – Possession of a valid California driver’s license. Possession of a
California Department of Public Health Water Distribution Operators Certificate, Grade 1 (D1) within 12 months of appointment and a Grade 2 (D2) within 24 months.
Water Distribution Operator II – Possession of a valid California driver’s license. Possession of a
California Department of Public Health Water Distribution Operators Certificate, Grade 2 (D2).
Benefits:
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Retirement plan
- Flexible Spending Account
- Dependent Care Spending Account
- Paid Sick Leave
- Paid Vacation Leave
- Paid Holidays
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $29.07 - $41.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $29 - $41