What are the responsibilities and job description for the Field Operator position at Western Area Water Supply Authority?
Position Overview: Applies knowledge of water fill station and station equipment, performs all routine and non-routine station operations along with any necessary activities to maintain structures, water pipelines, equipment and grounds.
Level of Authority: Performs routine and non-routine tasks with general supervision. Operates alone during most shifts, frequently performing work that demands a high level of skill and judgment while unsupervised, which may require operator to make quick and accurate decisions, which in turn may alter normal standards of operation. If an incorrect action or decision is made, it could result in serious risk or physical harm to operator, costly damage to equipment, health hazard to the public, along with costly interruption in services.
Responsibilities Include:
Monitor all data from meters and gauges. Report malfunctions and unusual trends or conditions to Supervisor.
Adjust any and all types of valves as needed, start and stop pumps.
Perform all routine maintenance on equipment.
Perform critical and administrative duties as needed.
May be required in emergency situations to report to work during unscheduled time.
Perform any task assigned to satisfy client’s needs.
Perform reservoir, pump station and depot maintenance within the scope of abilities with the appropriate supervision. This includes but is not limited to, inspections, painting, and scraping, plumbing, mopping, mowing, driveway maintenance, sweeping, ice scraping and clean up, vehicle maintenance, etc.
Locate WAWSA’s lines with GPS equipment.
NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as needed to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $29.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed
Ability to Commute:
- Williston, ND 58801 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Williston, ND 58801: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $29