Our client seeks to hire an Operator. The Operator
will be responsible for job safety, accurate, and professional operation/maintenance
of valves and fire hydrants. The
Operator will follow written procedures for assessing, operating, maintaining,
and testing of valves and fire hydrants.
Essential Duties/Principal Responsibilities
Ensure safe operations in the field
Understand and follow all operating procedures
Operate and test valves and hydrants
Understand water system dynamic
Maintain and test valves and hydrant
Understand the mechanical construction of valves and hydrants
Execute maintenance on all equipment
Keep all equipment clean
Responsible for daily truck inspection
Maintain a clean and safe work environment (this includes performing duties in maintaining compliance with any/all federal, state and local laws,
regulations and requirements)
Must be able to work effectively as part of a team
Communicate timely updates to management, co-workers, and
customers to ensure timely and successful completion of job responsibilities
Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Works well
in group problem-solving situations
Minimum Qualifications: Education, Experience, Skills,
Abilities, License/Certification:
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Minimum of 3 years’ experience in mechanical
·
High School Diploma or GED
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Must have a valid driver’s license and DOT Medical Card
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Ability to understand, read, and write English
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Ability to perform basic math skills
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Availability to work overtime, any shift, weekends and holidays if
needed
Preferred Qualifications:
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Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills
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Exhibits objectivity and openness to others’ views
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Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve
and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; and Monitors own work
to ensure quality.
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Completes work in a timely manner
Physical
Demands:
·
Be
able to stand on feet for a prolonged amount of time
·
May
need to bend, lift, carry, and stretch to perform duties
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Continually
required to use hands and fingers and reach with arms
·
Frequently
required to lift up to 50 lbs.
Work
Environment:
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Exposed
to outdoor weather conditions (heat, cold, rain).
·
Travel
up to 75%.