Location
Surprise, AZ | United States
Job description
Water Distribution Operator I
Surprise, AZ, US, 85387
Our purpose is sustaining energy and water for life, and it is demonstrated in everything we do as a business, and as an employee team. At Liberty, we hire passionate people who care about doing the right thing for our customers. We are entrepreneurial, creative, and outcome-focused. Here, your natural talent and achievements will flourish in an inclusive environment of teamwork, trust and continuous learning. We are always pursuing excellence to exceed our ambitions goals, rewarding both the goal outcome and how we achieve it.
Purpose
Dive into a dynamic role where you'll be the driving force behind water and wastewater operations. Join our team as a Wastewater Operator I and be a part of a community-focused, innovative work environment. You'll be responsible for maintaining water wells, treatment facilities, and distribution pipelines. Your role involves a mix of technical expertise, customer service, and collaboration. Reporting to the Operations Supervisor, you will respond to operational emergencies, assist customers with water-related concerns, and contribute to a variety of tasks to keep our operations running smoothly. If you're ready to make a splash in your career and contribute to a team committed to excellence, apply now.
Accountabilities
Streamline work processes, decrease turnaround times, and enhance efficiency in the use of utility resources
Deliver exceptional customer service by maintaining open communication with internal and external stakeholders
Execute routine and emergency operational, maintenance, construction, and repair functions in the water production & distribution division
Install, maintain, replace, and repair water mains, connections, hydrants, valves, and related infrastructure
Operate and maintain water distribution infrastructure, ensuring accurate records and addressing mechanical or process deficiencies
Adhere to industry and utility safety standards, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements
Operate equipment used in treatment and distribution systems, maintaining landscape integrity and completing work orders
Conduct daily inspections of well sites, interpret readings, and communicate findings to the supervisor
Perform other responsibilities as requested by leadership
Education and Experience
ADEQ Grade I Operator License for Water Distribution or Water Treatment in Arizona locations
Specialized knowledge of wells, pumps, motors, and chlorine generators
Valid driver's license
Ability to read maps, manuals, work orders, and blueprints, with proficiency in general math calculations
Strong communication skills for writing work orders, memos, letters, and reports
Timely completion of repairs and tasks with a high degree of analytical judgment and decision-making abilities
Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. is a growing renewable energy and utility company with over $15 billion of assets across North America and internationally. For more than 30 years, Algonquin has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to delivering clean energy and water solutions. Our rapid growth has led both our regulated utility services and renewable energy business groups into different geographies and commodities, but our purpose remains unchanged – Sustaining Energy and Water for Life.
Through our operating business (Liberty), we provide regulated electricity, water, and natural gas utility services to over 1 million customer connections, primarily in North America. And, our growing portfolio of clean, renewable wind, solar, hydro and thermal power generation facilities represent over 3 GW of renewable generation capacity in operation and under construction. With our robust, diversified, and growing presence in communities across North America and internationally, we are continually demonstrating our “Think Global, Act Local” business model.
What we offer
Company funded Pension program
401k with Company match
Full insurance benefits (health/dental/vision/life)
Collaborative environment with a genuine flexible working policy
Share purchase/match plan
Defined Contribution savings plan
Top Talent Program
Volunteer paid days off
Employee Assistance Program
Achievement fund
We are focused on building a diverse and inclusive workforce. If you are excited about this role and are not certain you meet the all the qualification requirements, we encourage you to apply to further investigate the opportunity.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value each person’s unique background, diversity, experiences, perspectives and talents. Full participation of all employees in a safe, healthy and respectful environment is key to individual and company success. We are committed to fully utilizing the abilities of all of our employees and expect each of our employees to honor this commitment in their daily responsibilities.
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