Water Systems Operator I: Pumping & Distribution

City and County of Honolulu, HI; Hawaii; On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Retirement plan

Paid time off: 21 vacation days, 21 S/

Holidays

Job summary

The City and County of Honolulu's Honolulu Board of Water Supply is seeking a Water Systems Operator I to operate and monitor pumping stations and distribution equipment from the island-wide control center. You will ensure proper water flow, pressure, and reservoir levels while maintaining logs and responding to service interruptions.

Responsibilities include minor maintenance on pumps, motors, piping, and valves, plus support for preventive maintenance and purification equipment

Qualifications

• Experience operating pumping plant and related industrial equipment.
• Ability to read meters/gauges and record readings accurately.
• Familiarity with remote monitoring and control systems.

Responsibilities

• Operate electrically powered water pumping stations and distribution equipment using remote monitoring systems.
• Monitor meters and gauges to maintain water flow, pressure, and reservoir levels.
• Operate primary and booster pumping units to support the island-wide 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 operations

Meter reading

SCADA/remote monitoring

Safety procedures

Tools

SCADA systems

Pumps and motors

Job description

The City and County of Honolulu's Honolulu Board of Water Supply is seeking a Water Systems Operator I to operate and monitor pumping stations and distribution equipment from the island-wide control center. You will ensure proper water flow, pressure, and reservoir levels while maintaining logs and responding to service interruptions.

Responsibilities include minor maintenance on pumps, motors, piping, and valves, plus support for preventive maintenance and purification equipment