Water Distribution Operator — Field Tech, On-Call

Town of Oro Valley; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 46,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Town of Oro Valley Water Utility seeks a highly motivated, hard-working individual with a strong water distribution systems background to join the Water Distribution Department in Tucson. Under supervision, you will operate, maintain, and repair the water distribution system and related components while collaborating with other water operations staff.

You will perform blue-staking, preventive maintenance, respond to customer inquiries, install distribution components, and assist meter

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Two years utility experience required.
• ADEQ Grade II Water Distribution certificate or ability to obtain within 1 year.
• Must possess a valid AZ Class D driver license on day one.
• AZ Class A CDL required within 18 months.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Documents distribution activities.
• Performs blue-staking and preventive maintenance on the water distribution system.
• Researches, resolves and responds to customer inquiries.
• Assists in the installation of water distribution components including water mains, fire hydrants, meters and valves.
• Maintains, services and repairs water distribution system components including water mains, ARV/PRV equipment, fire hydrants, valve exercising and water metering equipment.
• Operates heavy equipment including backhoe, loader and dump truck.
• Provides assistance to meter operations team.

Skills

Effective communication

Record keeping

Customer service

Policy understanding

Water distribution knowledge

Equipment operation

Knowledge transfer

Organizational skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

2 years utility experience

ADEQ Grade II Water Distribution certificate

AZ Class D driver license

AZ Class A CDL within 18 months

Education/experience equivalence

Job description

The Town of Oro Valley Water Utility seeks a highly motivated, hard-working individual with a strong water distribution systems background to join the Water Distribution Department in Tucson. Under supervision, you will operate, maintain, and repair the water distribution system and related components while collaborating with other water operations staff.

You will perform blue-staking, preventive maintenance, respond to customer inquiries, install distribution components, and assist meter