Senior Water & Wastewater Operator – Lead Field Technician

Liberty Utilities; Gold Canyon (AZ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k Plan with matching

Share purchase/match plan

Leadership Development Program

Volunteer paid days off

Employee Assistance Program

Free parking

Health & Wellness programs

Discount and Perks program

Job summary

LU Service Corp. in Gold Canyon, AZ, is seeking a Collection/Wastewater Operator Level III or Level IV to perform field duties, analyze emergencies, lead Liberty staff, and ensure safe operations.

Requirements include a Grade 3 Water Distribution Certificate (Grade 4 preferred), a high school diploma or GED, Class A driver's license, 5 years in water utility, and CIS experience. The role may involve standby shifts and occasional travel.

Qualifications

• Must possess a Grade 3 Water Distribution Certificate, or have the ability to obtain within 18 months. Grade 4 Water Distribution Certificate desired.
• Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent (GED)
• Must have a valid driver's license, clean driving record; Class A driver's license required (location specific)
• Must have a minimum of 5 years of related experience in water utility
• Be proficient in the use and functions of the (C.I.S.) Customer Information System Program
• Must be able to work independently and responsibly with minimal supervision and function in a team environment
• Must have basic computer skills, including PC Windows operations knowledge and experience with communication devices
• Able to follow Company rules, procedures, and directions from a supervisor and/or Management
• Maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work including, but not limited to, supervisors, coworkers, public, vendors, contractors, etc.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for making thorough analysis and decisions of job details and emergencies
• Organize, lead, and direct Liberty staff and contractors as required
• Assists in creating annual meter reading and weekly lock-off schedules
• Maintains and accounts for all tools and equipment and assigned vehicles
• Fills out all paperwork on daily job safety inspection sheets
• Performs leak repairs, maintains mains, fire hydrants, installation of new services, setting meters, changing out meters, and repairs services as needed
• Completes all service orders and paperwork assigned daily
• Operates various hand and power tools and mechanical equipment while installing, operating, and repairing mains, services, meters, valves, and fire hydrants
• Helps install, tap, re-line, disinfect, test, and connect water mains and appurtenances
• Involved in shutdowns, repairs, disinfects, and restores water service to customers and tests for leaks
• May take water quality samples
• Safely set up work area traffic controls
• Repairs, disinfects, and tests broken water mains
• Complies with all safety policies, practices, and procedures. Reports all unsafe activities to supervisor, EHS Manager, and/or Human Resources
• Attends and participates in weekly safety meetings
• Perform and interpret meter testing and update CIS with test results

Skills

Safety leadership

Effective communication

Independent work

Education

Grade 3 Water Distribution Certificate

Grade 4 Water Distribution Certificate desired

High school diploma or GED

Class A driver's license

5 years water utility experience

CIS (Customer Information System)

Tools

CIS

Job description

LU Service Corp. in Gold Canyon, AZ, is seeking a Collection/Wastewater Operator Level III or Level IV to perform field duties, analyze emergencies, lead Liberty staff, and ensure safe operations.

Requirements include a Grade 3 Water Distribution Certificate (Grade 4 preferred), a high school diploma or GED, Class A driver's license, 5 years in water utility, and CIS experience. The role may involve standby shifts and occasional travel.