Wastewater Lead Operator & Field Team Leader

Liberty Utilities; Goodyear (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; 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

Job summary

Liberty Utilities in Goodyear, AZ seeks a Field Service Supervisor to lead Liberty and contractor crews in water distribution operations. You will perform as lead operator in the absence of the supervisor, manage safety, and ensure reliable water service.

The role requires a Grade 3 Water Distribution Certificate or ability to obtain within 18 months, a valid driver's license, and at least 5 years of water utility experience; CPR/First Aid training is expected.

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
• Be able to travel occasionally
• Vacuum truck and Jetter experience

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Water distribution knowledge

Team leadership

Safety compliance

Troubleshooting

Communication

CPR and First Aid training

Education

Grade 3 Water Distribution Certificate

Grade 4 Water Distribution Certificate desired

High School Diploma or GED

Class A driver's license (location specific)

5 years of related experience in water utility

CPR and First Aid training

Tools

CIS Customer Information System

Job description

Liberty Utilities in Goodyear, AZ seeks a Field Service Supervisor to lead Liberty and contractor crews in water distribution operations. You will perform as lead operator in the absence of the supervisor, manage safety, and ensure reliable water service.

The role requires a Grade 3 Water Distribution Certificate or ability to obtain within 18 months, a valid driver's license, and at least 5 years of water utility experience; CPR/First Aid training is expected.