Water Distribution Operator II/III — Hands-On Field Roles

WaterWisePro Training LLC; South Gate (CA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

City of South Gate is seeking a Water Distribution Operator II/III for the South Gate, CA area. The position is located at 4244 Santa Ana Street, South Gate, CA, and offers a stepping path between Operator II and Operator III based on qualifications.

Responsibilities cover installing, maintaining and repairing water mains, hydrants and valves; reading meters; handling customer service, and supporting water pump operations.

Qualifications

• Any combination equivalent to acceptable basic education and two (2) years of water utility operation experience.
• For Water Distribution Operator III, three (3) years of water utility operation experience.
• Possession of a valid California Driver’s License with satisfactory driving record.
• State Water Resources Control Board Distribution Grade II Certificate (Operator II) or Grade III (Operator III) as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Installs, maintains and repairs water mains, hydrants, services, valves and backflow devices; digs trenches and lays pipes.
• Performs minor repairs to water systems and replaces components as directed.
• Flushes and chlorinates mains; inspects elevated water tanks as needed.
• Reads meters, turns on/off customer services, handles complaints, and may operate water pumps.

Skills

Water system knowledge

Hand tools

Power tools

Meter reading

Job description

City of South Gate is seeking a Water Distribution Operator II/III for the South Gate, CA area. The position is located at 4244 Santa Ana Street, South Gate, CA, and offers a stepping path between Operator II and Operator III based on qualifications.

Responsibilities cover installing, maintaining and repairing water mains, hydrants and valves; reading meters; handling customer service, and supporting water pump operations.