Utility Operator (Water Utility)

SouthWest Water is a privately-held, American-owned service company with decades of high-level customer service. Today, we serve over 600,000 residential and business customers in seven states: Alabama, California, Florida, Oregon, Louisiana, South Carolina, and Texas. Our teams work together to deliver clean, safe, and reliable water and wastewater services so that our customers and communities can thrive.

About Us

Imagine being part of a team that supplies the essential element for life. Water is the very foundation of this planet, the life-giving essence in all of us. Driven, knowledgeable and passionate about this essential resource, the Suburban Water Systems team, a subsidiary of SouthWest Water, is in the business of delivering a product everyone uses and depends on.

Suburban Water serves a population of about 300,000 through a water distribution system that covers all or portions of Glendora, Covina, West Covina, La Puente, Hacienda Heights, City of Industry, Whittier, La Mirada, La Habra, Buena Park and unincorporated portions of California's Los Angeles and Orange counties.

We're proud of our work. Daily, we make a difference in the lives of people by providing them water and wastewater services. Don't wait, the opportunity is now to build yours and our planet's future with Suburban Water!

Compensation and Benefits

• Starting Pay Range: $20 - $23/hour
• 401k Company Match: 100% of the first 6% of your eligible compensation contributed to the Plan
• Vacation Accrual: Starting at 3 weeks per year
• Holidays: 10 company-paid holidays per year
• Floating Time: 16 hours of paid floating time per year
• Sick Time
• Additional Benefit Plans include Medical, Dental, Vision, Company-Paid Life Insurance and more
• Training, Professional Certifications, and Education Allowance

Purpose of the Job

The Utility Operator position assists with the installation, repair and maintenance of the company's water distribution system.

Job Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Reasonable Accommodations Statement
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position will be willing and able to perform the following duties and others as assigned:

• Assist with construction activities, installation and repair of water mains, fire hydrants, valves, and services
• Perform service assembly repair
• Inspect and operate valves
• Install, relocate, and adjust meter boxes
• Flush fire hydrants for water quality control
• Perform meter exchanges and minor meter repairs

Position Requirements

• Some knowledge of basic plumbing repair and installation preferred
• Previous construction experience or related experience preferred
• Ability to use a variety of hand and power tools
• Ability to dig and work at depths in excess of 5 feet
• Familiarity with safety practices and procedures
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Great customer service skills; professional and courteous approach to customer interactions
• Good problem-solving and troubleshooting skills

Competencies

• Delivering High Quality Work
• Supporting Coworkers
• Communicating Effectively
• Working Safely

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Requires muscular coordination and fully body mobility for bending, stooping, lifting and raising objections to a maximum of 90 pounds. Hand, wrist, and arm dexterity for working with tools in tight spaces and for safe operation of vehicles and construction equipment. Ability to visually distinguish utility markings and differentiate colors for construction markings, measurement and diagnostic tools, instruments meters, maps, and drawings. Sufficient hearing to work safety in outside areas that are often confined and congested, and for contact on 2-way radio for emergency situations. Has the ability to walk for long distances with little fatigue, and has the ability to use small hand tools and other operating equipment for specific jobs. Frequently works outside and may be subjected to adverse working conditions, inclement weather, and extended and night time hours.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Employee works outdoors and at plant facilities; employee may be subject to adverse weather and environmental conditions, including temperature extremes, humidity and precipitation; noise and vibration from heavy equipment; exposure to physical hazards from equipment with moving parts, high voltage electrical equipment, hazardous chemicals, bacteria in wastewater.

Education

H.S. Diploma or GED in General

SouthWest Water Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It’s our policy to provide employment, training, compensation, promotion, and other opportunities based on qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, veteran status or disability, and in compliance with all applicable state and federal laws.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20 - $23