Posted 1mo ago

Valve Operator

@ WhiteWater
New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
OnsiteFull Time
Responsibilities:Operating valves, Maintaining hydrants, Communicating updates
Requirements Summary:Minimum 3 years mechanical experience; HS diploma or GED; valid driver's license and DOT Medical Card; English literacy; basic math; overtime/weekend availability.
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Job Description

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:

·       
Minimum of 3 years’ experience in mechanical

·       
High School Diploma or GED

·       
Must have a valid driver’s license and DOT Medical Card

·       
Ability to understand, read, and write English

·       
Ability to perform basic math skills

·       
Availability to work overtime, any shift, weekends and holidays if
needed

Preferred Qualifications:

·  
Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills

·  
Exhibits objectivity and openness to others’ views

·  
Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve
and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; and Monitors own work
to ensure quality.

·  
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

·       
Continually
required to use hands and fingers and reach with arms

·       
Frequently
required to lift up to 50 lbs.


Work
Environment:

·       
Exposed
to outdoor weather conditions (heat, cold, rain).

·       
Travel
up to 75%.