Water System Operator Apprentice – Sign-On Bonus

Maine Water Environment Association; North Carolina; On-site; USD 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Medical insurance

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Vacation days

Sick time

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Training opportunities

Job summary

Portland Water District is seeking its next Water System Operator apprentice to learn and perform a broad range of tasks that keep our water system reliable for over 200,000 customers. The position requires CDL class B or A (or permit) and offers a sign-on bonus of $3,000.

Starting pay is $28.07/hr during a 6-month probation, rising to $29.54/hr; comprehensive benefits are included. The career ladder includes distribution maintenance, treatment, pumping, storage, metering, cross connection,

Qualifications

• CDL class B or A or permit required to be considered.
• Must be within one hour of travel time from facility.
• Previous construction experience beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Learn to perform a broad range of tasks to ensure proper operation and maintenance of the water system.
• Develop skills in water distribution and transmission procedures, water plant operations, and asset management.

Job description

Portland Water District is seeking its next Water System Operator apprentice to learn and perform a broad range of tasks that keep our water system reliable for over 200,000 customers. The position requires CDL class B or A (or permit) and offers a sign-on bonus of $3,000.

Starting pay is $28.07/hr during a 6-month probation, rising to $29.54/hr; comprehensive benefits are included. The career ladder includes distribution maintenance, treatment, pumping, storage, metering, cross connection,