Water Operator II

Starting pay rate: $26.98/hr

The City of Wentzville:

The City offers excellent benefits, including health, vision, dental, employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability, a retirement pension, 13 holidays, two floating holidays, vacation time, sick time, tuition reimbursement, employee assistance, a discounted recreation center membership and more!

Position Summary:

The Water Operator II position will perform routine maintenance and repairs to the City's water distribution system in order to ensure efficient daily operations. This position's typical duties include: handling emergency main break leaks and repairs; repairing failed distribution infrastructure and inspecting and repairing adjacent segments; completing service inspections and maintenance; inspecting new service installs; ensuring compliance with DNR regulations and city standards; performing locates to protect utilities and to provide help/information for customers, read meters once a month and perform re-reads to ensure accuracy of water usage, Handle customer concerns and complaints and resolve any possible problems. Water Operator II will also be a part of an on-call rotation requiring a response time of 30 minutes or less.

Job Requirements:

• Minimum of one year of related utilities experience required.
• Valid Class B CDL with airbrakes and tanker endorsement within 120 days of employment required. A valid drivers license is required upon hire.
• Certification Water Distribution DS-II testing within 120 days of employment required.
• Electrofusion LDC Certification desired.
• High school diploma or equivalent desired.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of HDPE pipes and fittings.
• Proficiency in use of basic business software (word processing, spreadsheets, email, presentations) and
  basic office equipment.
• Attention to detail and the ability to maintain concentrated focus.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers.
• Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions.
• Regular attendance is a necessary and essential job duty.

Apply online at www.wentzvillemo.gov/careers. The City of Wentzville is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify.