Water Distribution Maintenance Worker II

The individual in this position will do work activities associated with the maintenance and repair of the Southwest Pipeline Project (SWPP), a regional water delivery system serving municipal, rural and industrial water user entities. The Southwest Water Authority (SWA) is responsible for management, operations, and maintenance of the SWPP. The SWA is a political subdivision led by a 15-member Board of Directors.

Essential Functions

1. Maintains water distribution system including servicing of pumps, motors, valves, generators, and SWA equipment.

2. Assists Distribution Operators with exercising system blow-off valves, air-vacuum valves, in-line valves, and generators as scheduled.

3. Assists Distribution Operators with cleaning out and maintaining system reservoirs as scheduled.

4. Assists, as necessary, to maintain electrical system, telemetry system, and cathodic protection system.

5. Maintains pump stations and operation and maintenance headquarters. Such duties shall include mowing, snow removal, cleaning, painting, and any other associated tasks.

6. Reviews and becomes familiar with project operation and maintenance manuals.

7. Become familiar with SWPPs adopted safety guidelines and utilize same in workplace.

Requires extended periods driving a vehicle, working with equipment such as backhoes, trenchers, and skidsteers, and using acetylene and arc welders. Occasionally must lift up to 75 pounds.

Work Location - Dickinson.

For more information visit us at http://swwater.com

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $46,139.83 - $61,556.14 per year

Benefits:

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Schedule:

10 hour shift

Work Location: In person