Operator (Technician, 1, or 2)

NW Natural; Idaho Falls (ID); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

NW Natural Water operates water utilities and serves Idaho Falls, Idaho. The Water Operator position is offered in a multi-level structure (Technician, Operator I, Operator II) with placement depending on qualifications and certifications.

Regular full-time, non-exempt hours apply, and posting # 5714 is noted. The role focuses on operation, maintenance, and repair of water systems, along with responding to public inquiries and service requests as needed.

Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain, and repair water systems.
• Respond to public inquiries and service requests as needed.
• Assist with advanced projects and oversight of related personnel.

Job description

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Non-Union Position
WTR-Operations Staff-Falls Water 2; Idaho Falls,Idaho (US-ID)
Regular FT, Non-Exempt
Posting # 5714

About Us:

NW Natural Water owns and operates water and wastewater utilities in communities throughout Texas, Arizona, California, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington. Since 2018, we have acquired more than 30 utilities and today serve more than 190,000 people via 76,000 connections.

Our parent company, NW Natural Holding Company (NYSE: NWN) (NW Natural Holdings), is headquartered in Portland, Oregon and has been doing business for over 165 years. The company operates through NW Natural Gas Company (NW Natural), SiEnergy Operating (SiEnergy), NW Natural Water Company (NW Natural Water), NW Natural Renewables Holdings (NW Natural Renewables), and other business interests, serving a combined population of over 2.6 million people.

Position Summary:

The Water Operator performs a variety of work in the operation, maintenance, and repair of water systems. The Operator also responds to public inquiries and service requests as needed. This position is structured with multiple levels (Technician, Operator I, Operator II). The level at which a candidate is hired will depend on their qualifications, relevant experience, and applicable certifications.

This position does not directly oversee other employees on a permanent basis but does frequently have responsibility and oversight of personnel directly related to specific advanced projects as assigned. This job