Water & Wastewater Operator: Serve & Sustain Communities

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.

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 and procedures
• Monitors gauges, dials, meters, control panels, and other recording instruments; interprets results to determine processing requirements; records data and maintains routine and daily records and shift logs
• Collects samples, performs laboratory analyses; interprets results, and troubleshoots water and wastewater quality issues as necessary
• Performs daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance on all equipment
• Installs, repairs, 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
• Reads meters, delivers disconnect notices, and completes work orders
• Assists customers in person and by telephone, addressing questions regarding billing, payments, conservation and water quality
• Coordinates with other operators to ensure continuity of job duties
• Operates centrifuge to process sludge, cleans wells with pressure washer, and 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
• Participates in the on-call rotation as required
• Participate in and supports the Company's Continuous Improvement program