Utility System Operator

Minimum Qualifications Required

• High School Diploma or GED
• Journeyman Certification from a Bonafide Apprenticeship program preferred
• Experience in utility dispatching
• Experience in electric, water/wastewater and gas operations
• Valid Driver's License (subject to motor vehicle record review)
• Navajo Preference
• Veteran Preference

• Assists in the construction, operation and maintenance of gas, water, wastewater, or electric systems under close supervision of a qualified Journeyman or those of a higher operator level
• Monitors and directs the activities of field personnel using all forms of communications equipment required to operate, maintain and service the electric, water/wastewater and gas systems
• Maintains all SCADA System Control records, including but not limited to maps, service calls, dispatching, collection and analysis of system data as required
• Prepares, issues and/or dispatches approved routine switching orders for clearance, sectionalizing trouble, restoring service and for putting new facilities in service
• Communicates directly with field personnel to issue holds on a circuit, directs the installation or removal of hold tags and coordinates activities associated with service disconnects, service restoration and switching
• Monitors the electric, water/wastewater, gas systems and takes corrective action on system events
• Assists in the operation of the electric, water/wastewater and gas systems as required
• Operates office equipment associated with record keeping including computerized systems
• Performs emergency procedures to restore electrical, water/wastewater or gas service
• Communicates directly with other persons both inside and outside NTUA as required for safe and reliable operation of the utility systems
• Communicates directly with customers and others regarding service
• Communicates directly with NTUA or emergency service personnel and other agencies requesting assistance; reports accidents or hazards and initiates appropriate action
• Notifies appropriate agencies and prepares reports as necessary
• Maintains a current knowledge of applicable company policies, procedures, directives, standards, National Electric Code, National Electric Safety Code, or other related codes and regulations
• Applies new technology as adopted by NTUA by becoming thoroughly knowledgeable and remaining current of said changes
• Performs other duties as assigned or requested

This instituttion is an equal opportunity provider and employer.