north prairie rEGIONAL water district-water distribution operator I

North Prairie Region Water District is currently seeking a Water Distribution Operator 1.  This full-time position offers a competitive salary and full benefits.

• Competitive Pay
• Health Insurance 100% company paid
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Up to 3% Simple IRA company match after 90 days
• Monthly Sick Pay Accrual
• Monthly Vacation Pay Accrual
• 10 paid Holidays Per Year

• You must have knowledge of basic principles and practices of water distribution maintenance and repair
• Ability to operate a skid steer is a bonus
• Having a CDL is a plus
• Looking for strong computer skills

The following generally describes the knowledge and ability required to enter the job and/or be learned within a short period of time to successfully perform the assigned duties. 

Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of water distribution and repair. 
• Basic principles of water treatment
• Common tools, materials, and motorized vehicles and equipment used in the maintenance and repair of a water distribution system. 
• Pumps, valves, and backflow devices.
• Basic mathematical principles.
• Safe work practices and policies.

Ability to:

• Work with the variety of tools related to water system maintenance. 
• Learn to safely operate a variety of maintenance equipment.
• Perform heavy manual labor. 
• Perform semi-skilled maintenance duties.
• Perform routine groundwater treatment procedures.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Read and understand schematic diagrams.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Under immediate supervision,  a Water Distribution Operator I  performs skilled maintenance, repair, and construction work on the potable water treatment and distribution system of the Water District, operates maintenance and construction tools and equipment; performs a variety of maintenance tasks relative to water distribution and treatment.

Required tasks may include but are not limited to the following:

1. Handle complaints and answer questions from the public. If further problems arise, direct customer to contact management. 

2. Make minor adjustments on service equipment; maintain tools and equipment in working order. 

3. Maintain logs of daily activities.

4. Operate and maintain wells, reservoirs, and treatment facilities; inspect residential and commercial service issues.

5. Monitor and adjust water production and treatment equipment.

6. Lay and fit pipelines; make water line taps; install water services, fire hydrants, valves, and other water devices.

7. Perform filed duties related to the water system; take water samples and inspect new construction. 

8. Identify service and main leaks; operate pipe locators; install and inspect backflow devices.

9. Read and update water distribution maps.

10. Clean and monitor pump stations and related equipment

11. Perform emergency repairs to water lines as necessary; establish proper traffic control devices.

12. Repair, maintain and install water meters and related service lines; read meters; turn services off and on as necessary. 

13. Perform related duties as required. 

 Education/Training:

• Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.

Experience:

• One year of water system maintenance experience is desirable.

License or Certificate:

• Possession of an appropriate, valid drivers license. 
• A CDL Class B license with air brake and tank endorsements is desirable. 
• Possession of a Grade I Water Distribution Operator certificate issued by the State of North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality (preferred.)

Call Teresa or Karla at  701-852-1886  to learn more.

How to apply:

Download our employment application below, and

apply in person at our offices located at :

 3811 Burdick Expy East
Minot, ND 58701 

NPRWD is an Equal Opportunity Employer