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About this Position

The Water Well Operator I will perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance. They will help maintain the water wells, distribution towers, storage tanks, and booster pumping stations. They will provide routine and emergency operation of remote facilities and help maintain the chlorine feed systems, including dispensing chlorine to various sites, maintaining the dispensing pumping systems, and performing chlorine residual tests.

This role requires employees to have a valid Class \"C\" Oklahoma Commercial Driver\'s License with Hazardous Materials, or if the City is assisting with the process, to obtain a CDL within 30 days of completing the program.

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This is a Safety Sensitive Position.

To increase your chances of being considered for the position, please submit a resume, cover letter, or other document explaining your work history, experience, and qualificationsOR you can fill out your Work History in this application.

Responsibilities

• Sample and test for chlorine residual at various sites to document compliance
• Maintain chemical supplies at dispensing sites
• Perform and document preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on well house equipment, pump stations, and storage tank equipment
• Maintain pumps, plumbing, and appurtenances for chlorine dispensing at well sites
• Operate remote facilities
• Coordinate work efforts with contractors, vendors and suppliers
• Coordinate with staff to develop and implement sampling schedules for regulatory compliance
• Maintain equipment and site histories on well sites
• Coordinate well operations with plant staff and enhance efforts to distribute water
• Maintain an inventory of spare parts, materials, and supplies for chlorine dispensing
• Obtain Water Operator licenses according to the following schedule:
  • a temporary license within 10 days
  • Class \"D\" Water Operator within six (6) months
  • Class \"C\" Water Operator and Class \"C\" Water Lab within one (1) year

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent

• 2 years of related experience and/or training

  • Orequivalent combination of education and experience

• Class \"B\" Water Works Operator license(preferred)

• Possess, or be able to obtain within six (6) months of hire, a valid Class \"C\" Oklahoma Commercial Driver\'s License with Hazardous Materials and/or other required endorsements and maintain a driving record acceptable to the City\'s insurance carrier

Necessary Skills

• Ability and willingness to take on-call coverage during off-staff hours, dictated by schedule and requirements
• Ability to meet the required physical standards for this position
• Ability to pass extensive background process and pre-employment drugand audio screenings

Benefits

• Generous benefits package including health, vision, and dental insurance
• Access to a dedicatedprimary care medical clinic{target="_blank" rel="noopener"}at no cost to employees and covered dependents
• Generous time off, paid holidays, longevity rewards, and retirement benefits
• Paid parental leave
• Potential for bilingual pay
• A tangible impact to theWater Resources Department{target="_blank" rel="noopener"}and residents in the City of Edmond
• A dynamic and inclusive environment where your contributions are valued

APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL POSITION IS FILLED.

The City of Edmond is an equal opportunity employer. Edmond does not discriminate against employees and/or potential employees. Adverse action based upon an applicants and/or employees race, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, national origin, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and military service is expressly prohibited.No decision affecting the terms, conditions and/or benefits of employment with the City of Edmond is based upon an individuals membership in any of the aforementioned protected classes.