4 Positions Available

• Lead Water/Wastewater Operator (1 Class B WW & DS II certified) SIGN-ON BONUS
• Water/Wastewater Operator (1 or 2 certified) SIGN-ON BONUS
• Maintenance Technician (1 or 2 uncertified)
• See payout schedule below...

Performs a variety of skilled, technical and administrative work in the operation, repair, maintenance and repair of complex equipment and treatment processes under contract with the City of St. James.

Basic Duties:

• Ensure plant(s) function to their optimum capabilities in compliance with all regulations.
• Monitor, observe variations, and interpret the performance of all equipment, gauges, meters, control panels and charts to determine appropriate processing requirements.
• Perform required laboratory tests, including assembling instruments and equipment for analytical or research work.
• Maintains accurate records, report and logging of all pertinent information required in the operation and maintenance at the facilities.
• Performs various contract obligations such as sewer jetting, hydrant flushing, locating of mains, valve turning, documenting and maintaining records using various software applications.
• Using the company's maintenance program software document all repairs, maintenance and replacement of equipment.
• Prepares and submits monthly operations and performance reports to region office and client.
• Orders, stores, and accounts for chemicals, utilities, contract services, and other materials and supplies in the most cost-effective manner, including coding of all invoices accurately and timely submission to the Region Office.
• Ensure building and grounds are tour-ready in appearance and company vehicles are maintained and cleaned.
• Represent the company to other agencies and citizens with a courteous, helpful, accurate and business-like attitude.
• Attendance and punctuality are essential to this position.
• Other duties as assigned.

Lead Operator Additional Duties:

• Serves as team leader in the day-to-day operations of the water/wastewater facilities.
• Plan, schedule, and assign tasks/duties.
• Train/coach personnel in the operations and maintenance at the location.
• Conduct informal problem-solving and dispute resolution sessions.
• Provide input into the hiring, evaluation process, goals, and firing of personnel.

SIGN-ON BONUS payout:

• $10,000 - Class B wastewater certification with DS II
• $8,000 - Class B wastewater certification only OR Class C wastewater with DS II
• $5,000 - Class C wastewater certification only

Payout will be as follows: Half paid after completing 6 months of service, remaining half paid at one year. If you obtain your B within the year, you will receive an additional $1,000 at the one-year payout.

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  High school diploma or equivalent.
• Lead Operator must possess a Class B wastewater certification and DS II. Other positions will not be required to possess certification but must be actively pursuing certifications.
• Strong mechanical knowledge with experience working with various hand and power tools, such as wrenches, shovels, screwdrivers, saws, etc.
• Valid driver's license with clean record to operate company vehicle and be insurable under our Commercial Vehicle policy.
• Must reside within a 10-30 minute response time.
• Ability to work on-call for a 7-day period, including performing weekend rounds. Must be able to respond to after-hour emergency callouts.
• Excellent customer service skills to present a positive and professional image.
• Computer knowledge a must with experience using various Microsoft Office products.
• Ability to take initiative in getting the work done accurately and timely with little to no supervision.

Compensation dependent upon certifications and experience.

PeopleService offers a competitive compensation package that includes:

• Health insurance beginning on date of hire
• Dental insurance beginning on date of hire
• Vision insurance beginning the first of the month following date of hire
• Company-paid life insurance at two times annual salary - includes an accidental death & dismemberment provision
• Company-paid short- and long-term disability insurance
• Uniform allowance
• Paid vacation, holidays, sick, etc.
• Annual OSHA safety training
• Company provided vehicle, which can be used to/from work/home if live within our residency policy
• Work/life balance
• Family and team atmosphere
• And much more...