Cal Water
water utility
Water/WastewaterOperator/UtilityOperator
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“Water/ Wastewater Operator/ Utility Operator at Cal Water. Skills: water systems operation and maintenance, wastewater systems operation and maintenance. operation and maintenance of water distribution systems and water production. operation and maintenance of wastewater treatment facilities, lift stations, and sewer collection”
Industry & Context.
troubleshoots water and wastewater quality issues
Participates in the on-call rotation as required, Must be available for call-outs evenings, weekends and holidays and rotating on-call duty, Must reside within 60 minutes of the NMWS office or assigned service area
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Must obtain New Mexico Water Supply Level 1 and Wastewater Level 1 certification no later than the first available testing opportunity following the first anniversary of the hire date, Must obtain New Mexico Water Supply Level 2 and Wastewater Level 2 certification no later than the first available testing opportunity following the second anniversary of the hire date, Must be available for call-outs evenings, weekends and holidays and rotating on-call duty, Must reside within 60 minutes of the NMWS office or assigned service area, Valid, unrestricted, New Mexico Driver License
Nice to Have
One year experience in a water facility desired
What You'll Do.
operation and maintenance of water distribution systems and water production
operation and maintenance of wastewater treatment facilities
providing customer service
works in other New Mexico Water Service (NMWS) systems as assigned
Monitors the operation of water and wastewater systems in accordance with state
federal and other regulatory requirements
and Company practices and procedures
and other recording devices to interpret results to determine processing
records data and maintains routine and daily records and shift logs
performs laboratory analysis
and troubleshoots water and wastewater quality issues as necessary
and monthly maintenance on all equipment
and replaces water and wastewater mains and service lines
Performs fire flow testing and hydrant maintenance
Locates and marks underground facilities
Repairs and performs maintenance on sewer collection system and appurtenances
delivers disconnect notices
and completes work orders
Assists customers in person and by telephone
addressing questions regarding billing
conservation and water quality
Operates centrifuge to process sludge
cleans wells with pressure washer
decants/refills wasting tanks
Completes door hangers and distributes them to inform customers of impending disconnections or work taking place
Performs general plant and grounds maintenance work
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Coordinates with other operators to ensure continuity of job duties
Communication Scope
Assists customers in person and by telephone, addressing questions regarding billing, payments, conservation and water quality; Completes door hangers and distributes them to inform customers of impending disconnections or work taking place
Full Job Description
New Mexico Water Service Job Description: California Water Service Group (Cal Water) invites you to build a meaningful career with the third largest publicly traded water utility in the United States. Guided by our mission to be the leading provider of water and wastewater services, we are dedicated to improving the quality of life for the customers, communities, and employees we serve. Our culture is grounded in core values—integrity, quality, service, value, health and safety, respect and collaboration, and corporate citizenship—and is reflected in our recognition as a Top Workplace®, a Great Place to Work®, and a J.D. Power leader in customer satisfaction for multiple years. Join Cal Water and be part of a purpose driven organization where your work makes a lasting impact. The Water/Wastewater Operator (WWO) performs work in both water and wastewater operations including: operation and maintenance of water distribution systems and water production facilities; operation and maintenance of wastewater treatment facilities, lift stations, and sewer collection systems; reading water meters, and providing customer service; works in other New Mexico Water Service (NMWS) systems as assigned. This position reports to the Water Superintendent. This position is located in Cedar Crest, Sandia Knolls, Moriarty, Belen , NM. **ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:** * Operates and maintains water systems, including wells, pumps, booster pumps, water mains, service lines, meters and meter cans, valve boxes, chlorination and treatment equipment, fire hydrants and valves * Operates and maintains wastewater systems including treatment facilities, well, lift stations, filters, pressure tanks, and other appurtenances and equipment * Utilizes equipment such as backhoes, dump trucks, vactor trucks, compressors, jackhammers, tampers, tractors, and jetters * Monitors the operation of water and wastewater systems in accordance with state, federal and other regulatory requirements, and Company practices an
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