Water Treatment Operator & Distribution Technician T2/D2 (Paradise/Magalia, CA Area) Posted 9/1[...]

Del Oro Water Company; Magalia (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Eye Insurance

Paid Holidays

Vacation and Sick Leave

401K options

Paid Holidays

Vacation and Sick Leave

Job summary

A regional water utility provider is seeking a Water Treatment Operator and Distribution Technician in the Magalia, CA area. The ideal candidate will have T-2 and D-2 certifications, experience in water treatment operations, and be capable of performing heavy manual labor under various weather conditions. This full-time position offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits including health insurance, paid holidays, and vacation.

Qualifications

• Must possess T-2 and D-2 certifications.
• Ability to perform heavy manual labor in all weather conditions.
• Willing to work on-call hours and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain Water Treatment Plant operations.
• Repair leaks and install mainlines and hydrants.
• Read, install, and maintain water meters.
• Read, install, and maintain water meters; document readings accurately.
• Utilize a range of tools and equipment; comply with safety protocols.

Skills

Water Treatment Plant operations

Leak Repair

Mainline and hydrant installation

Water meter reading

Ability to operate manual and power tools

Heavy manual labor

Education

T-2 certification

D-2 certification

Job description

WATER TREATMENT OPERATOR AND DISTRIBUTION TECHNICIAN for the BUTTE COUNTY (PARADISE/MAGALIA), CA area

The ideal candidate must be competent and experienced in:

• Water Treatment Plant operations, and maintenance
• Repairing leaks in service lines, mainlines, valves, and hydrants
• Mainline and hydrant installation and maintenance
• Maintaining buildings and grounds
• Water meter reading, installation, and maintenance
• Operating a variety of manual and power tools, including light to heavy equipment, performing related work as required

The candidate MUST possess:

• T-2 certification
• D-2 certification
• Be willing and able to perform heavy, manual labor in ALL weather conditions
• Be able to work independently
• Live in or be willing to relocate to the Ferndale, CA area
• Be willing and able to work on-call/standby hours, weekends and long hours may be required
• Pass a physical and a drug test

Water Utility Field Technician is considered a “first responder” during emergency conditions; candidates must live within thirty (30) minutes travel time of Districts Operations.

Physical Demands:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and talk or hear.
• The employee is occasionally required to sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and smell.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals.
• The employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions and risk of electrical shock.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high.

Salary/Benefits:

• This is a full-time position with competitive starting salary depending on qualifications
• Health, Dental, Eye Insurance for employee and family (after 60 days), paid by company
• 7 Paid Holidays, Up to 3 Weeks Vacation and Sick Leave (accrued at 1/2 day per month)
• 401K options

For more information and to apply, visit https://www.delorowater.com/career-opportunites/

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About us: Del Oro Water Company was established in 1963 and has proudly served California for over 60 years. Del Oro currently operates 20 water districts throughout the state of California. More information about Del Oro is available at our website: www.DelOroWater.com.