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Water/Wastewater Systems Operator
We are seeking a Water/Wastewater Systems Operator to become a part of our team! This position is located in Lakeville NY. You will be responsible for performing semi-skilled installation, maintenance and repair of a municipal water distribution system and/or wastewater collection system.
Responsibilities:
- Installs, maintains and repairs underground water mains and other associated systems components including hydrants, valves, water tanks, pump stations, pressure reducing valves, re-chlorination stations and pumps;
- Operate, maintain, and repair wastewater collection system infrastructure, such as lift stations, pumps, motors, valves, manholes, generators, and other equipment.
- May repair and maintain other water and wastewater mechanical and electrical equipment.
- Makes taps on water and wastewater mains;
- Flushes hydrants and operates bleeders;
- Operates motor and other equipment related to the installation, maintenance and repair of water distribution and wastewater collection systems including back hoes, mini excavator, trucks, vacuum truck, air compressors, drills and lathes, sewer cameras, power tools, and locating devices;
- Participate in off hours on-call which may include occasional overtime, weekends and holidays.
- Responds to emergency calls and emergency duties during non-working hours.
- May perform other manual labor related to water and wastewater systems maintenance and repair;
Qualifications:
- One year of full-time paid experience as a plumber’s helper or in custodial or maintenance work associated with the operation of a water or wastewater system, or
- Two years of full-time, paid experience in general maintenance and repair of mechanical equipment.
- Deadline and detail-oriented.
- Ability to handle physical workload
The Livingston County Water and Sewer Authority currently serves over 7,000 water and sewer customers in 12 different communities within Livingston County, NY. We currently operate and maintain three wastewater treatment plants, 45 sewer lift stations, approximately 55 miles of sanitary sewer pipe, 12 water storage tanks, 4 water pump stations and approximately 140 miles of water pipe.
Fully paid health insurance and excellent benefits. Salary range is $25.82 – $30.00 per hour and is negotiated based on experience.