Water System Operator (Unlicensed)

Description

As an unlicensed operator performs assigned tasks and activities under the direction of a licensed operator and receives on-site training; Attends formal classes and takes home-study classes designed to gain knowledge of basic safety, operation and maintenance principles regarding water systems operations. Position reports to the Superintendent.

Examples of Duties

• Operate water treatment/distribution and wastewater collection/pumping systems by monitoring, evaluating, adjusting and maintaining the equipment used in these systems
• Collect, transport and analyze water samples for compliance with a variety of water quality standards
• Troubleshoot and assist with the maintenance of a variety of mechanical and electrical equipment (i.e.: pumps, air compressors, chemical feed systems, metering devices, motor controls systems, valves, etc.)
• Maintain a variety of operational and maintenance logs, reports and other forms required for equipment history files, inventory control and regulatory monitoring and reporting of water quality standards and amount pumped
• Complete a variety of buildings and grounds maintenance duties at the numerous facilities owned and operated by MetCom
• Safely operate and maintain motor vehicles as well as farm, construction and lawn maintenance equipment that are used to operate and maintain the facilities
• Obtain and then maintain certifications in the classes required by the Certification Board for the area of responsibility assigned
  
  

Typical Qualifications

Training and/or Education:

High schoo ldiploma or G.E.D. and two or more years of job-related experience

Experience

Or equivalent technical training, education, and/or experience

Licenses Or Certificates

Must possess a valid Maryland driver’s license, Class C

Special Requirements

None

Physical Demands

Work requires occasional strenuous effort. For example, bending and lifting tools, equipment, or materials of 30 to 60 pounds.

Unusual Demands

Work involves high risks or discomforts which require special safety precautions, e.g., working around moving parts, or machines. Employees may be required to use protective clothing or gear such as masks, gowns, coats, goggles, boots and gloves; may require working in adverse weather conditions or confined workspaces. May be required to climb 20 feet.

• Group Health/Vision/Dental Coverage: Medical insurance (including prescription and vision) is a POS plan or HMO Open Access Plan offered by CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield. Dental insurance is a Traditional Plan or a PPO plan also offered byCareFirst BlueCross BlueShield. Coverage takes affect the first of the month following the date of employment. MetCom pays 85% of the premium.
• Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance:
  
  

MetCom provides an amount equal to one (1) times gross annual salary. The employee has the option to purchase from one (1) to five (5) more times their annual salary. Coverage takes affect the first of the month following the date of employment. Optional Life and AD&D insurance may also be purchased for the spouse and/or children.

• Long Term Disability Insurance:
  
  

MetCom provides long term disability coverage, which pays 66 2/3% of monthly pay after 180 days of disability status. The employee has the option to purchase short term disability insurance which pays 60% of monthly pay after 30 days of disability status. Coverage takes affect the first of the month following the date of employment.

• COBRA:
  
  

The employee and dependents have the right under the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) to continue their insurance benefits after an occurrence of an event which would otherwise cause them to lose coverage. The employee and dependents are required to notify the Company within 60 days of a qualifying event. Some examples of a qualifying event are:termination of employment or reduction in hours, divorce or legal separation, dependent definition limitation (attainment of the maximum age of eligibility or marriage), or the employee's death. Details are provided at the time of indoctrination.

• State Retirement and Pension Plan:
  
  

MetCom contributes a percentage, mandated by the State each year, of the employee's gross salary. The employee contributes a mandatory 7% of gross salary, effective the first day of employment.

• Optional Programs:
  
  

The employee has the option to participate in the following pre-tax plans:

• 457 (B)
• AFLAC
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  
  

Metcom does not make any contribution to these plans.

• Annual Leave:
  
  

1 – 5 year 10.5 days/year

6 – 10 year 15 days/year

11 – 20 year 21 days/year

20 years or more 25.5 days/year

• Sick Leave:
  
  

15 days/year. Can be taken for children, spouse, parents, and parents-in- law as well.

• Administrative Leave:
  
  

Jury Duty; subpoena appearance (when employee is not the defendant); up to three (3) days for injuries or illnesses alleged by the employee to have been caused or suffered during employment.

• Bereavement Leave:
  
  

Up to three (3) days due to the death of the employee's or employee's spouse's family: spouse, children, parents, brothers, sisters, and grandparents. Up to one (1) day due to the death of one of the following members of an employee's or employee's spouse's family: niece, nephew, aunt, uncle.

• Holidays:
  
  

15 per year.

• Paid leave for:
  
  

Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad calls.

• Employee Assistance Program.
  
  

Assistance for employees who are experiencing personal or job related problems.

• Tuition Assistance Program.