NEOGOV · 1 month ago
Water Treatment Distribution Utility Operator I, II, and III
United States
Full-time
Remote
Entry, Mid, Senior Level
$34.81/hr - $39.17/hrNEOGOV is seeking Water Treatment Distribution Utility Operators for the Kingsbury General Improvement District. This role involves performing technical duties related to the operation and maintenance of water systems, with responsibilities varying based on the level of the operator from entry-level to senior-level tasks.
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Responsibilities
Inspects and performs maintenance on water system related piping, machinery, equipment, and controls
Takes and records readings of gauges, meters, and charts
Reads, repairs, and installs various types of water meters
Performs basic water chemistry tests and takes water samples
Repairs, maintains, and installs various types and sizes of valves, including clay valves, PRV's, butterfly valves, gate valves, globe valves, and check valves
Operates telemetry and microcomputer (SCADA) systems
Operates and maintains water treatments systems and related components
Repairs and installs fire hydrants and main water lines
Performs backflow and cross-connection control inspections when properly certified
Safely handles chemicals and chemical feed equipment systems for such chemicals as sodium hypochlorite, sodium bisulfate, hydrogen peroxide, chlorine and applicable laboratory chemicals including 75 nitric acids
Operates heavy equipment such as backhoes, loaders and vactors
Reads and interprets blueprints
Documents information in logbooks and on applicable forms
Performs plumbing, carpentry, welding and minor electrical repairs or troubleshooting
Performs heavy physical labor, which requires strength and agility
Responds to emergency situations during and after regular hours
Operates and maintains various types of tools and equipment such as air compressor, jackhammer, portable pump, generator, welder, chain saw, cut-off saw, torch, power tools, pipe threaders, and compaction equipment
Assists in mapping the water distribution system
Performs traffic control, including flagging and setting up proper barricades and warning signs as directed
Qualification
Required
Must possess a valid motor vehicle driver's license and good driving record
Grade I Water Treatment and Grade I Water Distribution Certificate acceptable to the Nevada Bureau of Safe Drinking Water
Ability to obtain Grade II Water Treatment and Grade II Water Distribution certifications within twelve months of employment date
Grade II Water Treatment and Grade II Water Distribution Certificate acceptable to the Nevada Bureau of Safe Drinking Water
Grade III Water Treatment and Grade III Water Distribution Certificate acceptable to the Nevada Bureau of Safe Drinking Water
Benefits
Employee/Employer Contribution Plan: Both the employee and the employer contribute a percentage of the employee's gross salary which is currently 17.5% each. Contributions are made after tax and are refundable upon termination of employment.
Employer Paid Contribution Plan: The employer pays the total PERS contribution on behalf of the employee. In this plan, employee contributions are not available for refund upon termination of employment until you are fully vested after five years.
Kingsbury GID does not participate in Social Security except for the 1.45% Medicare contribution by both the district and the employee.
13 paid holidays per year
Years of Continued Service Vacation Days Earned Monthly
Less than three years .83-10 days yearly
Three years, less than ten years 1.25 - 15 days yearly
Ten years, less than twenty years 1.66- 20 days yearly
Twenty years or more 2.08-25 days yearly
All employees shall accrue for each pay period. The accrual shall be prorated based on hours work divided by hours available within pay period when the employee has any unpaid leave for the pay period.
Health, dental, and vision coverage is provided. The district contributes one hundred percent for Employees and their Families.
An employee will be reimbursed for educational training courses pursuant to the following conditions: Training must be directly related to the required skill for employee's current position. Only a regular full-time employee who has been employed for at least one (1) year will be eligible for reimbursement. Reimbursement expenses shall be restricted to tuition, course fees, and required textbooks.
The total amount to be deducted for Union dues, assessments and per capita will be that amount designated periodically by the Union.
One percent (1%) additional compensation per skill Backflow Tester certification only.
Two and one-half percent (2.5%) additional compensation per skill: Commercial Driver's License, either Class A or B, Cross Connect/Backflow Tester Certification and Specialist Certification, Passing a course in Telemetry systems, Grade Ill Water Treatment Certificate (ceases when required in the job description), Building /construction inspection Certificate, GIS Certificate, Promotion to Grade Ill distribution certification results in increase of 12.5% of base pay
Any employee who is required by virtue of the duty of employment, or by request of his/her supervisor, to wear a uniform designated by the district, and which is not furnished by the district, shall be paid a uniform allowance of ($500.00) per year in addition to other compensation.
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
Founded in 1999
501-1000 employees
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