WATER SYSTEMS OPERATOR I

City and County of Honolulu; Hawaii; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

City and County of Honolulu's Honolulu Board of Water Supply seeks a Water Systems Operator I in Honolulu. Working from the control center for the island-wide system, you will operate and monitor pumping stations and distribution equipment to maintain water flow, pressure, and reservoir levels.

This role involves hands-on operation, routine maintenance, record-keeping, and responding to service interruptions. A valid Type 3 driver's license is required.

Qualifications

• Citizen, national, or permanent resident alien of the United States or eligible for unrestricted employment.
• Experience or training in operation of pumping plant, power plant, marine engine room, or related industrial equipment.
• Current valid driver's license (Type 3) prior to appointment.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor island-wide water pumping stations and distribution system equipment.
• Monitor meters and gauges to maintain water flow, pressure, and reservoir levels.
• Operate primary and booster pumping units to support the distribution system.
• Maintain operating logs and record readings from gauges and meters.
• Receive and record calls concerning service interruptions and other matters.
• Perform minor maintenance on pumps, motors, piping, valves, and equipment.
• Assist with preventive maintenance and troubleshooting of purification equipment.
• Maintain cleanliness of station facilities and equipment.

Skills

Pumping plant operation

Reading meters

Electrical hydraulics

Safety procedures

Job description

Position Information

Help keep Oahu's water flowing safely and reliably!

The Honolulu Board of Water Supply (BWS), Water System Operations, Plant Operations Branch, is seeking a Water Systems Operator I in Honolulu. Working from the control center for the island-wide water system, you will operate and monitor pumping stations and distribution equipment to maintain water flow, water pressure, and reservoir levels.

What You'll Do

• Operate electrically powered water pumping stations, auxiliary equipment, and distribution system equipment using remote monitoring and control systems.
• Monitor meters, gauges, and other instruments to maintain proper water flow, water pressure, and reservoir levels.
• Operate primary and booster pumping units to support the island-wide water distribution system.
• Maintain operating logs and record readings from gauges and meters.
• Receive and record calls concerning service interruptions and other departmental matters.
• Perform minor maintenance on pumps, motors, piping, valves, and other equipment.
• Assist with preventative maintenance and troubleshooting of purification equipment.
• Maintain the cleanliness of station facilities and equipment.

Special Working Conditions:

• Work Schedule: Monday through Friday
• Rotating shift work
• Working around heavy machinery, moving machinery, and high-voltage electricity

Enjoy excellent employment benefits including generous time off (up to 21 vacation days, 21 sick leave days, and holidays), comprehensive health coverage, retirement plan, career development, and much more! View details about all our available benefits by clicking on the "Benefits" tab at the top of this posting or visiting https://www.honolulu.gov/dhr/benefits/ .

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Minimum Qualification Requirements

At time of application, you must be a citizen, national, or permanent resident alien of the United States or a non-citizen eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment.

Experience Requirement

Experience and/or training of sufficient scope and quality to competently perform the journey-level skills and duties of this position, or which show equivalent competence in the operation of pumping plant, power plant, marine engine room, or related industrial-type equipment.

COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS NEEDED:

• Practices and procedures used in the operation of pumping plant equipment;
• Types and functions of machinery and equipment used in a pumping station;
• Principles and practices of elementary electricity and hydraulics; and
• Occupational hazards and safety precautions applicable to the work.

Ability To

• Operate electrical pumping units, auxiliary equipment and distribution system equipment;
• Read meters and gauges, record readings and prepare and keep operational records;
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions; and
• Work with dexterity and safety.

LICENSE REQUIREMENT:

The current vacancy requires possession of a valid driver's license (Type 3) prior to appointment.

Examination Process

If you qualify for the position, your name will be eligible for consideration for current vacancy/vacancies and future job openings with this job title. Screening will be based on the education, experience, and other job-related information provided in your application. Failure to provide sufficient information may result in your application being rejected or your receiving a lower rating. All information provided on an application is subject to verification. As applicable, false or misleading statements or omissions of material facts are grounds for disqualification and/or termination of employment with the City and County of Honolulu.