Operator in Training

Company: Howell Mountain Mutual Water Company, Inc
Location: Angwin
Posted on: February 25, 2021

Job Description:

OIT Job Description The Operator-in-Training provides support to the Water System Supervisor (Chief Operator) in all aspects of Treatment, Distribution, Water Quality, Customer Service, managing a watershed and maintaining all equipment and facilities. The supply of water is a 24/7 operation and the Operator-in-Training will be expected to respond or be scheduled to work weekends and emergencies at any time, 7 days a week. Qualifications; Ideally the Operator-in-Training will already have State Water Resources Control Board T2 and D1 licenses. The company will encourage, train and support the incumbent to achieve T3 and D2 licenses. Candidate may have a T1 license with a variance from SWRCB to obtain a T2 within one year. A completion of a water technologies program is encouraged. An AA/AS degree in related fields or completion of water courses is desirable. If the candidate does not have these licenses but does have the required High School graduation certificate, a practical aptitude test and a willingness to study for and pass the required examinations will be considered. The position does require that the candidate must achieve a T2 and D1 license within 1 years of hiring, so that he/she can officially cover for the Water System Supervisor in his absence. A clean California driving record is also required at all times. Experience; Ideally the candidate will have experience in a water supply company but similar experience in plumbing or facilities maintenance roles may be considered. A practical aptitude test in electrical and water math will be given. The position also involves extensive customer relations so a professional customer service personality and appearance are required. Duties; Although the Operator-in-Training works under the direction of the Water System Supervisor he/she will be expected to operate by themselves under his/her own initiative in many situations. Assist the Water System Supervisor in treating and testing the water supply. With a T2/D1 license the Operator-in-Training will be responsible for Treatment Plant and Distributions Operations to ensure the safe operation of the plant and the supply of water fully compliant with State regulations. Assist in the maintenance and repair of all plant equipment and vehicles. Assist in the maintenance and repair of HMMWC property, dams and watershed. Assist in the maintenance of our distribution system, including new connections, pipeline repairs, leak detection, meter maintenance, installation of new water meters and customer service. Customer Service duties include reading water meters, hanging door tags, collection of revenue, installation and removal of water meters, handling water complaints, investigation of high water usage and any other related duties. In the absence of the Water System Supervisor the OIT will be under the direction of the Water System Operator. The duties listed above are some examples of normal operations in a water treatment facility, other jobs and assignments may arise that are not listed but will be required of this position and will be part of the job duties. The job does require extensive physical work and is a very responsible position in terms of providing our customers with a safe and reliable water supply. As such the candidate will be required to pass a physical examination, drug test and a background check prior to commencing work. This job requires prompt response to emergency situations so the successful candidate should preferably reside not more than 60 minutes driving time from the treatment plant.

Keywords: Howell Mountain Mutual Water Company, Inc, San Francisco , Operator in Training, Other , Angwin, California