Water Distribution Operator I (112.25)

International Executive Service Corps; Gardena (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Paid vacation and sick time

401(k) retirement plan

Life and AD&D insurance

Job summary

A community service organization in Gardena, CA, is seeking a Water Distribution Operator I. This entry-level role involves learning essential maintenance tasks for the water distribution system, customer service interactions, and requires the candidate to reside within 25 miles of the work area. The organization offers various benefits including medical, dental, and vision plans, and provides a supportive working environment for its employees.

Qualifications

• Entry-level position requiring immediate supervision.
• Must reside within 25 miles of the nearest water system boundary.
• Ability to operate company vehicles and equipment safely.
• Must be able to respond to emergencies and work a varied schedule.

Responsibilities

• Learn maintenance tasks for water distribution systems.
• Participate in installation and repair of water services.
• Interact with customers and perform meter reads.
• Conduct routine maintenance and emergency response.
• Perform meter reads, ons/offs, and field investigations.
• Participate in routine maintenance like flushing and valve exercising.
• Follow policies to repair equipment and ensure proper operation.
• Operate company vehicles per safety procedures.
• Be available for emergency responses, 24/7, within 25 miles of service area.

Skills

Strong personal integrity

Accountability

Collaboration

Emotional maturity

Professionalism

Attention to detail

Initiative

Job description

Location GARDENA,CA (Southwest/Spring Street)

Position Definition

Water Distribution Operator I

Accountability

The Water Distribution Operator I is an entry-level position and is considered to be in a training status requiring immediate to general supervision.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Learns to perform the various tasks associated with the maintenance and operation of a water distribution system.
• Learns the proper use of tools and equipment required to perform the job.
• Under direction, participates in the installation, repairs and replacement of water mains, water services, valves, fire hydrants and water meters.
• Interacts with customers and acts as a representative of the Company.
• Performs meter reads, ons and offs and field investigations.
• Performs collection activities of delinquent accounts.
• Participates in routine maintenance activities such as system flushing, valve exercising and fire hydrant maintenance.
• Under direction, follows established policies and procedures in repair of equipment to ensure proper working order.
• Operates company vehicles and equipment according to established safety procedures and policies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Available for emergency response, 24 hours/day, seven days/week.
• Must reside within 25 miles of the nearest water system boundary where assigned in order to respond to emergencies.
• Works under immediate supervision.

Physical Demands

May include working in all weather conditions, during all hours of the day. Physical demands include but are not limited to standing, climbing, walking, lifting, bending, pulling and/or pushing, grasping, reaching, stooping and crouching, sitting, typing, walking, reading, writing, color determination, speaking and listening for extended periods of time.

Qualities of a Successful Distribution Operator I

• Trustworthy; strong personal integrity
• Demonstrates strong level of accountability and ownership
• Collaborative/Team oriented
• Emotional Maturity
• Exhibits professionalism with internal and external customers
• Organized with strong attention to detail and time management skills
• High degree of initiative; self-starter

Benefits

Our Company supports our employees with rich benefit programs and resources to help them thrive today and prepare for tomorrow. Benefit options include medical, dental, and vision plans with the Company currently paying 85% of the monthly premium for employees and their eligible dependents. We also offer paid vacation and sick time and twelve Company paid holidays per year. To help our employees plan for the future, we offer both a 401(k) retirement plan as well as a Defined Contribution Profit Sharing retirement plan. Additional benefits include life, AD&D, and LTD insurance as well as health savings account and flexible spending plans.

Compensation Information

The compensation range provided is in compliance with state specific laws. Multiple factors are used to determine the actual starting rate of pay for all of our positions, including specific skills, years of experience, education, certification(s), and other job related factors.

Additional Information

The responsibilities of this position will involve access to information that may be considered confidential, private and sensitive. Therefore, the individual filling this position will be required to both allow and pass a background check.

NOTE: Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with special needs to perform the essential functions.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The Company is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. The Company prohibits unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, legally protected medical condition, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age over 40, military or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.