OhioMeansJobs | Lake County is accepting resumes for the following position:
Position: Water Utility Quality Assurance Distribution Operator – Backflow Prevention
Location: Painesville
Hours: Full Time
Pay: $20.40-$27.00 /Hr based on experience
Additional Premium:
- Class I License: $1.50/hr.
- Class II License: $1.75/hr.
Position ID: 3186
POSITION SUMMARY
The Water Utility QA Distribution Operator – Backflow Prevention is responsible for a broad range of duties for maintaining backflow prevention compliance within the water distribution system.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Will work to become a main resource in all areas related to Backflow Prevention, including inspection requirements and regulations.
- Conducts visual inspection of all backflow devices in the distribution system. Maintains a log of all devices utilizing Cityworks software.
- Prepares initial and follow up notifications to consumers to maintain backflow prevention compliance in the distribution system.
- Maintains a clean working environment at all tanks, booster stations, and office areas. Work includes removal of trash, sweeping and removal of any debris on the premises.
- Under direct supervision, operates and checks equipment, instruments, pumps, valves and related apparatus and facilities. Finds and corrects operating problems.
- May assist with flushing dead-end and unidirectional hydrants or blow offs to maintain acceptable chlorine residual and maintain a flushing log.
- Applicants familiar with maintenance and repair of pumps, motors, valves, gauges, backflow preventers and regulators are preferred.
- Knowledge of Microsoft office, GPS collection, blueprints and maps is preferred.
- Good written and verbal communication skills; ability to have effective working relationships with fellow coworkers, public officials, the general public and regulatory agencies (OEPA) is preferred.
- This position will include physical labor, including working outdoors in all types of weather conditions.
- This position may require emergency call out response at all hours of the day and night including weekends and holidays.
QUALIFICATIONS
- High School diploma or GED.
- A valid Ohio Driver’s license with a safe driving record
- Drug screening is required.
BENEFITS
- Medical, Dental, Rx, Vision, Telemedicine, Gym Membership, EAP
- 12 Paid Holidays
- Sick (4.6 hrs./pay), Vacation (3.1 hrs./pay), Personal Days (6/yr. from sick time), Overtime, Compensation Time
- PERS 10% employee contribution with 14% employer contribution, Deferred Compensation, Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness
APPLY TODAY!
Email: lake_omj_inquiry@jfs.ohio.gov
Phone: 440-350-4323
