Field Operator Trainee

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Position:FIELD OPERATOR TRAINEE

Location: Foley, AL

Job :917

# of Openings:1

Open Job Position

FIELD OPERATOR TRAINEE

Beginning Wednesday, August 19, 2026, Riviera Utilities will begin taking applications to fill a job vacancy for Field Operator Trainee. We are considering applicants with qualifications in the following range, salary commensurate with education and experience.

High school diploma or an acceptable equivalent diploma (GED). Experience in construction or a related field is desirable, but not required.

Must prepare for and strive to achieve a Grade IC Wastewater Certification for collection systems and Grade I Water Distribution Certifications after one-year experience as a Trainee.

Employee must apply for an Apprentice Plumber Certification.

• Work Zone Traffic Control
• Competent Person Fall Protection & Rescue
• Confined Space Training and a 10-hour OSHA Training relating to the construction Industry with a focus on Personal Protective Equipment
• Fall Protection
• Job Site Hazards
• OSHA Inspection Procedures

The selected applicant must obtain a valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) within 1 year after the date of hiring. If less than 18 years of age, applicant must have a valid Driver’s License and, within 1 year after turning 18 years of age, applicant must obtain a valid CDL.

Applications accepted for the open position through Wednesday, September 2, 2026.

In Compliance with the Alabama Immigration Law, Riviera Utilities participates in the Federal E-Verify Identification Program.

Field Operator Trainee $42,973 - $56,724 Pay Grade 101

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were written out in this job description.

This is an entry-level position responsible for assisting certified operators in the construction and maintenance of water distribution and wastewater collection systems. Position primarily works with water and wastewater lines in the public right of way and easements. This position reports to the Water/Wastewater Construction Crew Supervisor and receives daily direction from more experienced Field Operators or Crew Leaders.

• Assists in installation and repair of new pipes, valves, services, laterals, and other assets of the water distribution system and wastewater collection systems.
• Assists staff in preventative maintenance of meters, hydrants, valves, pressure cleaning, cleaning lift stations, mainline cleaning, in-house repair of utility holes, and other corrective maintenance duties.
• Cleans warehouse and job site (e.g., sweeping, putting up tools, equipment) and assists with inventory organization and equipment and tool organization.
• Completes painting tasks at facilities including pipes, structures, doors, and other surfaces.
• Assists with setting residential and commercial meters.
• Assists the sewer crew.
• Sets hydrant meters and documenting meter information, assists with water meter testing.
• Assists with customer-initiated trouble calls such as wastewater backups, water leaks, and water quality problems.
• Assists with installation of erosion control measures (e.g., hay bales, waddles, silt fence, grass seeding, and laying sod).
• Assists in hooking up generators and bypass pumps to the system.
• Assists staff with testing, chlorination, and sampling of new water and wastewater mains.
• Operates tractors, work trucks, heavy equipment and various other tools and machinery as trained, qualified, licensed and assigned.
• Maintains equipment and tools (e.g., backhoes, tapping equipment, and mud pumps) used in the construction and maintenance of water and wastewater systems.
• Assists with water distribution system flushing, pressure monitoring, and hydrant flow testing.
• Documents preventive maintenance activities, problems with equipment, and other information.
• Pulls and cleans equipment, such as pumps, check valves, and air relief valves.
• Operates valves and hydrants for maintenance and inspection.
• Climbs water tank to change light bulbs and check on equipment,…