Distribution Operator I

Distribution Operator I

Status:
Full Time (40 hrs per week)

Reports to:

Production Superintendent

Location:

Corporate Office Location Production Department 420 S. Doolittle Road Edinburg, TX 78542

Responsible for assisting in the inspection and maintenance of the water storage tanks, water towers, and other areas within the distribution system for the corporation. Conducts condition assessments and providing weekly, monthly, and annual feedback to the Production Superintendent. Assists in the daily and scheduled maintenance throughout the distribution system to ensure compliance with TCEQ regulations as well as proper and continued operation of the equipment and storage items.

Participates in job specific training, and other various required corporate training programs;
Complies with federal and state regulations and all established corporate policies and procedures. Other duties as may be assigned.

A self-starting individual who possesses a High School Diploma or G.E.D and a valid Texas driver license. Must be insurable by the Corporation’s insurance underwriter. Must obtain a Certificate of Competency from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) for Water Operator DC and Customer Service within twelve months of hire, and then work towards attainment of Grade C Distribution and Customer Service Inspector license, and is required to maintain certification thereafter.

Must be familiar with established principles and methods used in water sample collection, handling, and transport. Must be willing to work towards and to pursue additional water licensing from the TCEQ. Must be willing to become current with the following schools:
Unit I Water, Utility Safety, Unit V Water Distribution, Unit IV Surface, and Water Laboratory. Strong communication skills are required in order to effectively present information to employees and management of the Corporation. Must be fluent in English (written and verbal). Mathematics skills are required in order to apply data to formulas that determine treatment requirements, flow levels, and concentration levels.

Must possess good judgment as well as exercise discretion in the performance of daily duties. Must be well groomed (no beards), as the position requires the use of a safety gas mask. Must be able to work a flexible and rotating work schedule during the workweek and occasional weekends and have the ability to be on call 24 hours a day.

Position requires the handling of various chemicals such as chlorine, alum, ammonia, lime, and other acids and reagents. Will regularly work near moving mechanical parts and exposed to fumes or airborne particles. Frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions as well as toxic or caustic chemicals. May work in high, precarious places and in outside weather conditions where exposure to extreme cold, extreme heat, risk of electrical shock, and vibration may exist.

The noise level is generally loud in this environment. It is recommended to obtain immunization against Diphtheria, Tetanus, Hepatitis A, and Hepatitis

B.

Prior relevant maintenance experience is preferred. Customer Service Inspector license and C Distribution Water license are preferred.

Offers of employment will be conditioned upon successful completion of pre-employment screening tests; including (but not limited to) a background investigation and pre-employment drug screen. Failure to submit a completed application may cause employment ineligibility.

North Alamo Water Supply Corporation (NAWSC) provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, NAWSC complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

NAWSC expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of NAWSC’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.