Field Operator

Description

DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

The field is responsible for operating, monitoring, and maintaining water utility systems within a defined territory. Someone who applies knowledge, experience, and skills in the field of water distribution and treatment to perform both regular and non-routine tasks in the operation and maintenance of water filtration, water collection, and water distribution facilities.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform all aspects of utility operations, sampling, monitoring, and testing required to maintain compliance with Federal State and Local regulations governing the water systems.
• Assist with the installation and inspection of new water and utilities.
• Install water meters.
• Trim trees that are blocking access to meters and wells.
• Ability to fix leaks.
• Performance of regular and unscheduled maintenance and repairs on all plant and distribution and equipment and machinery.
• Perform all work in conformance to Occupational Safety and Health Act regulations.
• Maintain open communications with the supervisors regarding the pump stations operation and malfunctions, as well as make recommendations for repairs and improvements to the systems.
• Perform daily checks of the pump stations.
• Preform on call responsibilities on a rotating basis.

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Acquire D Water Works certification from the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality within first year of getting hired.
• Maintain valid drivers license and clean driving record.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and/or physical exam. Employees are subject to random drug/alcohol testing throughout their employment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• While performing the duties of this job, the Employee needs to be able to lift 50 pounds.
• Have adequate respiratory function to utilize a Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus.
• Crawl under vehicles and equipment.
• Holding tools with both hands and all fingers.
• Kneeling in one place for long periods of time.
• Using both hands to operate large hand tools and/or pull such things as hoses or equipment.
• Must be able to hear equipment and verbal communication.
• Must be capable of seeing equipment and gauges.
• Must be capable of standing for long periods of time.
• Must be able to bend over/stoop over for long periods of time.
• Must be able to lift 60lbs (or with 2 people lift 100lbs).
• Must be able to withstand temperatures as low as 20 degrees for up to an hour at one time.
• Must be able to withstand extremely high temperatures for up to four hours at a time.
• Must be able to work outdoors in all types of weather conditions, day, or night.
• Works in confined spaces.
• Some exposure to mechanical, electrical, explosive, fume, odor, dust chemical, and toxic waste hazards, using proper safety precautions.
• Uses good judgement to work safely and use equipment property.

EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

The above material reflects the principle functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the position. Additional duties, projects, and responsibilities may be added per business needs and at the discretion of management.

I, the below signatory certify that I read and understand the responsibilities assigned to this position. The Company reserves the right to change or reassign job duties or to combine positions at any time. I understand that it is my responsibility to bring to the attention of my employer any reasonable accommodations that I may require. I also understand that I am an at-will employee, and this Job Description does not constitute a contract of employment.