Water Systems Operator – On-Call CDL & Growth Path

Portland Water District; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CDL sign-on bonus

Job summary

Portland Water District seeks an on-call operations assistant to help operate and maintain the water system. You will assist with treatment, pumping, storage facilities and buried infrastructure tasks while rotating through Transmission/Distribution and Water Treatment areas.

The role requires a current CDL, physical ability to lift up to 75 lbs and strong teamwork. Probationary rate is $28.07 per hour, rising to $29.54 after six months, with opportunities for license attainment and wage growth.

Qualifications

• Ability to work in a team and communicate clearly with peers and supervisors.
• Must read and understand installation and maintenance manuals and schematics.
• Basic computer skills for emails, records, and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Learn components of water system: source, pumping, treatment, distribution, storage.
• Perform day-to-day operation and maintenance of water infrastructure.
• Assist with operation at treatment, pumping and storage facilities.
• Locate buried infrastructure, investigate leaks, install meters and repair.
• Assist with wastewater operations as needed.
• Support customer relations and monitor water quality and sampling.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Reading manuals

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CDL Driver’s license (Class A/B) within 12 months

Class I Water Treatment License within 2 years

Class I Water Distribution License within 2 years

Job description

Portland Water District seeks an on-call operations assistant to help operate and maintain the water system. You will assist with treatment, pumping, storage facilities and buried infrastructure tasks while rotating through Transmission/Distribution and Water Treatment areas.

The role requires a current CDL, physical ability to lift up to 75 lbs and strong teamwork. Probationary rate is $28.07 per hour, rising to $29.54 after six months, with opportunities for license attainment and wage growth.