Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

U.S. Water Services Corporation is a well-established and diverse water and wastewater utility organization specializing in utility maintenance, operations, engineering and construction services. U.S. Water is a fast paced and rapidly expanding company headquartered in New Port Richey, Florida with a staff of over 850-plus employees in twenty states

GENERAL PURPOSE

Under close supervision performs a variety of semi-skilled maintenance work, and operate a variety of equipment in the operation, repair, maintenance of water, belt press and lift station facilities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Monitor the performance of all equipment, gauges and charts in the treatment plant and pump stations; reports problems to others as they are encountered.
• Under close supervision, operate, maintain, and repair malfunctions at the water treatment plant, repair gauges, pumps, filters, and other controls and equipment.
• Collect samples and identify concentrations of chemical, physical, or biological characteristics of water and wastewater as required in accordance with local, state, and federal requirements.
• Become trained and perform water and wastewater quality control tests using appropriate methodology.
• Respond to call-out as required in a timely fashion.
• Respond to Tampa Bay complaints/inquires and report information to a senior operator or supervisor.
• Under supervision, operate and maintain lift stations and water pump stations: under supervision, operate and maintain storage tanks.
• Under supervision, Inspect and/or repair disinfection equipment, booster pumping stations, read meters and check lift stations at frequent intervals to ensure that all aspects of the systems are functioning properly
• Maintain a variety of records relating to inspections, maintenance activity, water supply, consumption, etc.
• Perform all duties in conformance to appropriate safety, environmental, and security standards.
• Assist maintenance personnel as needed.
• Learn belt press operations.
• General housekeeping.
• Maintain active SEDA membership.

DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

• Highschool diploma or G.E.D.
• 0-1 years experience in water or wastewater operations maintenance or construction.
• Florida Class C Water license required within 2 years of hire, successfully complete SEDA's training within two years of hire.
• Class E driver's license, CDL may be required.

Necessary Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Skill in planning, scheduling, prioritizing, and coordinating work within assigned work area.
• Skill in the use of motorized vehicles and equipment such as forklifts, heavy trucks, tamper, portable generators, portable pumps, ditch witch, etc. as required.
• Skill in the use of power tools such as saws, compressors, sanders, grinders, etc. as required.
• Skill in the use of common hand tools.
• Skill in the use of communications equipment such as mobile radio, etc.
• Ability to remain alert and attentive to job requirements and co-workers.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Knowledge of AWP corporate policies within one month of hire.
• Knowledge of AWP safety and environmental policies, practices and procedures within 1 year of hire.
• Basic knowledge of chemistry, biology, mathematics, hand tools and mechanical repair.

COMPETENCIES

• Champions Change - Seizes new ways of thinking and working. Articulates and leads change, energizes others with a clear, compelling picture of the future and inspires and empowers others to champion the change themselves.
• Market/Customer Focus - Identifying, understanding and meeting customer expectations both internally and externally.
• Intercultural Sensitivity - Embracing and valuing differences in everyone. This includes the commitment to work constructively and collaboratively with all people in all aspects of our business.
• Delivers Results - Delivers bottom line results through bold, decisive actions, working through risks and uncertainty to create opportunity. Continually raises standards and promotes entrepreneurial behavior.
• Strategic Focus - Looks at the big picture, thinks about the business as a whole both within its own environment and in the global marketplace and creatively identifies new horizons.
• Drives Performance - Setting clear, challenging, collaborative goals and expectations for people that are aligned with business objectives. Tracking and measuring progress, providing feedback and making adjustments as necessary.
• Sharing Knowledge and Expertise - Drives business performance by developing and contributing specific technical professional knowledge, skills and experience. Demonstrates a professional attitude.
• Influencing - The ability to articulate an objective or idea in a compelling manner, so that others are persuaded to act on its merit.
• Team Working - Is committed to working collaboratively to achieve business goals, building cohesiveness and identity within a work group, and valuing individual perspectives and contributions
• People Development - Creates opportunities and builds shared commitment in order to develop capabilities and improve business performance through individual and team development.
• Analysis & Problem Solving - Analyses and resolves business issues through the application of critical reasoning skills and general business experience.
• Organizational Awareness - The knowledge and development of formal and informal business relationships with key stakeholders within and outside the organization that enables business objectives to be accomplished.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Ability to work in crouching, climbing, and bending positions.
• Able to climb ladders.
• Ability to lift heavy objects, walk and stand for extended periods of time, and perform strenuous physical labor under adverse field conditions.
• Ability to lift, carry, push and pull equipment up to 75 lbs.
• Available to work weekends, holidays, and rotating shifts.
• Work in extreme weather, work overtime when required.
• Able to work in confined spaces and wear an SCBA.
• Available to work weekends, holidays, and rotating shifts.

Compensation and Benefits: Pay is commensurate with experience and market-reflective. US Water/USW Utility Group offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short/long-term disability, paid time off, holiday pay and 401(k) with company match.

US Water/USW Utility Group offers competitive wages and benefits and is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

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