Water Distribution Operator I – Entry Level (Training & Growth)

Golden State Water Company; Bell (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans (em;

Paid vacation and twelve company paid

401(k) retirement plan

Life, AD&D, and LTD insurance

Health Savings Account and Flexible SP

Job summary

Golden State Water Company in California is seeking an entry-level Water Distribution Operator I to support the maintenance and operation of our water distribution system. This role is in training status with supervision.

You will learn to install, repair, and replace water mains, services, valves, hydrants, and meters, perform reads and field investigations, and assist with routine maintenance while engaging with customers and representing the Company.

Qualifications

• Entry-level training status with general supervision.

Responsibilities

• Learns to perform 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 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.

Job description

Golden State Water Company in California is seeking an entry-level Water Distribution Operator I to support the maintenance and operation of our water distribution system. This role is in training status with supervision.

You will learn to install, repair, and replace water mains, services, valves, hydrants, and meters, perform reads and field investigations, and assist with routine maintenance while engaging with customers and representing the Company.