Water Operator - Distribution

Liberty Utilities; Pine Bluff (AR); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

401K plan with a 5% match

Annual bonus and merit increases

Life insurance

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Job summary

A prominent utilities provider is seeking a Water Operator in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. This role involves maintaining water production and distribution systems, performing daily inspections, and responding to service issues. Candidates should have plumbing experience and a valid driver's license. The company values an inclusive environment and offers competitive pay with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and a 401K plan.

Qualifications

• Experience in plumbing, water treatment, and/or water distribution preferred.
• Valid Arkansas Driver’s License Class D or a CDL is preferred.
• Ability to read and understand reports, maps, and drawings.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily inspections of wells, pumps, and booster stations.
• Respond to main line breaks and other emergencies.
• Assist customers with water supply concerns.

Skills

Plumbing

Water treatment knowledge

Maintenance abilities

Education

Arkansas Department of Health Water Operator License (Grade II)

Job description

Water Operator - Distribution

LU Service Corp.

Our purpose is sustaining energy and water for life, and it is demonstrated in everything we do as a business, and as an employee team.

At Liberty, we hire passionate people who care about doing the right thing for our customers. We are entrepreneurial, creative, and outcome-focused. Here, your natural talent and achievements will flourish in an inclusive environment of teamwork, trust and continuous learning. We are always pursuing excellence to exceed our ambitions goals, rewarding both the goal outcome and how we achieve it.

Purpose

The Water Operator performs routine functions associated with the daily operations of a water production and distribution system. Duties include daily checks of wells, pumps, lift stations, manholes, booster pump stations and reservoirs. Conducts, administers, and supervises all company work related efforts and activities within the rules, regulations and responsibilities of the most current company safety policy and OHSA regulation. The Operator will respond to main line breaks, service breaks, fire hydrant problems and other emergencies as deemed necessary by his/her Supervisor. The Operator will also assist customers with concerns of quality and delivery. This position also provides technical and/or physical assistance to other operations personnel, contractors and developers and any other duties assigned. Also performs or assists in the performance of routine maintenance and emergency repairs to all facets of the system. Additionally, the operator will be responsible for accurate record keeping in all matters pertaining to the daily operations of the system.

Accountabilities

• Daily inspection of all well sites, reservoirs, and booster stations, noting well motor run times, pump rates and operation, general condition of sites and appurtenances.
• Inspection of possible leaks. Repairs, when possible, to service lines, water mains and hydrants. completes utility locates. Arrangement for repairs by contractors. Assistance to contractors in completion of repairs. Assists in light maintenance and lubrication of excavating and construction equipment. Cleans and fuels company vehicles as needed.
• Assist customers with troubles related to water supply, volume, pressure or quality. Arrange for, or complete sampling if deemed necessary, to assure customer satisfaction and confidence.
• Perform routine maintenance and/or repairs at sites. Filter changes, adjustments and repairs to chlorine generators and feed pumps. Maintenance of motor and pump oiling equipment, addition of oil to oilers. Regular scheduled maintenance to electric motors.
• General maintenance to all well sites, including, but not limited to removal of debris, weeds and pallets. Maintenance of surrounding area, comprised of a ten foot perimeter at all sites.
• Work requires the ability to keep accurate daily records at well sites and reservoir sites.
• Ability to complete repairs and tasks in a timely fashion
• Work is widely varied, involving analyzing and evaluating many complex and significant variables. Company-wide policies, procedures, or precedents may be developed and/or recommended.
• Ability to work closely with fellow workers. Ability to follow instructions in performance of regular maintenance to all portions of system.
• Work requires specialized knowledge of wells, pumps, motors, chlorine systems. Knowledge of plumbing principles and ability to complete repairs to system, or make decisions regarding their repairs. Work requires high degree of knowledge of plumbing materials and methods as related to utility improvements. Appropriate certification is required.

Education and Experience

• Experience in plumbing, water treatment and/or water distribution preferred.
• Valid Arkansas Driver’s License Class D or a CDL is preferred. Arkansas Department of Health Water Operator License (Grade II Treatment or Grade II Distribution) or ability to obtain within 12 months of hire. Certification must be kept current throughout employment.
• Work requires the ability to read and understand reports, maps and drawings.
• Work requires the ability to perform general math calculations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and division, as well as knowledge of common water calculations and their applications.

What We Offer

As a valued member of our team, you will enjoy competitive pay that reflects your skills and experience. You will also have access to a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage & a 401K plan with a 5% match, effective day one
• Annual bonus and merit increase eligibility
• Life insurance, and short-term & long-term disability
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Free Employee Assistance Program & Headspace account
• Reward & recognition programs, service awards, a great company culture, and a collaborative & flexible work environment

Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. is a growing renewable energy and utility company with over $15 billionof assets across North America and internationally.

For more than 30 years, Algonquin has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to delivering clean energy and water solutions. Our rapid growth has led both our regulated utility services and renewable energy business groups into different geographies and commodities, but our purpose remains unchanged – Sustaining Energy and Water for Life.

Through our operating business (Liberty), we provide regulated electricity, water, and natural gas utility services to over 1 million customer connections, primarily in North America. And, our growing portfolio of clean, renewable wind, solar, hydro and thermal power generation facilities represent over 3GW of renewable generation capacity in operation and under construction.

With our robust, diversified, and growing presence in communities across North America and internationally, we are continually demonstrating our “Think Global, Act Local” business model.

We are focused on building a diverse and inclusive workforce. If you are excited about this role and are not certain you meet the all the qualification requirements, we encourage you to apply to further investigate the opportunity.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value each person’s unique background, diversity, experiences, perspectives and talents. Full participation of all employees in a safe, healthy and respectful environment is key to individual and company success. We are committed to fully utilizing the abilities of all of our employees and expect each of our employees to honor this commitment in their daily responsibilities.

Nearest Major Market: Little Rock
Nearest Secondary Market: Pine Bluff