Water Utility QA Distribution Operator - Backflow Prevention

Undisclosed; Painesville (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Rx

Vision

Telemedicine

Gym

Holidays

Vacation

Personal Days

Overtime

Comp Time

PERS 10% contrib

Deferred Compensation

PSLF

Job summary

Stryker Corporation in Painesville, OH seeks a Water Utility QA Distribution Operator - Backflow Prevention to ensure backflow prevention compliance across the distribution system. You will inspect devices, log data in Cityworks, and communicate with consumers to maintain standards.

The role involves field work, outdoor tasks, and potential emergency calls. Applicants should have a HS diploma or GED and a valid OH license.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Familiarity with backflow prevention devices preferred.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Inspect backflow devices and maintain compliance records.
• Log device data using Cityworks software.
• Prepare notifications to consumers for compliance.
• Perform site clean-up and outdoor maintenance as needed.
• Assist with flushing and emergency response as required.

Skills

Backflow prevention

Pumps and valves

Microsoft Office

GPS data collection

Reading blueprints/maps

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Cityworks

Blueprints

Job description

Water Utility Quality Assurance Distribution Operator - Backflow Prevention

The Water Utility QA Distribution Operator Backflow Prevention is responsible for a broad range of duties for maintaining backflow prevention compliance within the water distribution system.

Essential Job Functions

• Will work to become a main resource in all areas related to Backflow Prevention, including inspection requirements and regulations.
• Conducts visual inspection of all backflow devices in the distribution system.
• Maintains a log of all devices utilizing Cityworks software.
• Prepares initial and follow up notifications to consumers to maintain backflow prevention compliance in the distribution system.
• Maintains a clean working environment at all tanks, booster stations, and office areas.
• Work includes removal of trash, sweeping and removal of any debris on the premises.
• Under direct supervision, operates and checks equipment, instruments, pumps, valves and related apparatus and facilities.
• Finds and corrects operating problems.
• May assist with flushing dead-end and unidirectional hydrants or blow offs to maintain acceptable chlorine residual and maintain a flushing log.

Minimum Qualifications

• Applicants must have a High School diploma or GED.
• A valid Ohio Drivers license with a safe driving record and a drug screening are required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Applicants familiar with maintenance and repair of pumps, motors, valves, gauges, backflow preventers and regulators are preferred.
• Knowledge of Microsoft office, GPS collection, blueprints and maps is preferred.
• Good written and verbal communication skills; ability to have effective working relationships with fellow coworkers, public officials, the general public and regulatory agencies (OEPA) is preferred.
• This position will include physical labor, including working outdoors in all types of weather conditions.
• This position may require emergency call out response at all hours of the day and night including weekends and holidays.

Job Type: Full Time

Pay: Starting rate: $20.40 - $34.51/hr. based on experience Additional Premium: Class I License: $1.50/hr. Class II License: $1.75/hr.

Fringe Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Rx
• Vision
• Telemedicine
• Gym Membership
• EAP 12 Paid Holidays Sick (4.6 hrs./pay)
• Vacation (3.1 hrs./pay)
• Personal Days (6/yr. from sick time)
• Overtime
• Compensation Time
• PERS 10% employee contribution with 14% employer contribution
• Deferred Compensation
• Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness

An Equal Opportunity Employer M.F.H.V.

105 Main Street, Painesville, OH, 44077.

by September 7, 2026. Please reference job #2026-19.