Utility Operator

What You'll Do

• Perform preventative maintenance on water and wastewater utility infrastructure. Perform general mechanical overhaul and repair work on fire hydrants, circulating stations, gate valves, lift stations, pumps, and motors. Perform basic electrical troubleshooting and maintenance at lift station and circulating station control panels. Ability to operate and/or learn to operate heavy equipment Purpose of the Job Experience and Education Possess a valid State of Alaska Driver’s License. Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid State of Alaska Commercial Driver’s License in accordance with the Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1986. Capable of obtaining the required ADEC certifications for the level rating of the utilities within eight (8) years. High school graduate or equivalent. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of basic electrical principles. Knowledge of the occupational and environmental hazards and safety precautions of the mechanical trade. Knowledge of the principles of pumps and motors. Experience and ability to diagnose mechanical and electrical failures. Experience and ability to comprehend technical inspections to repair manuals. Experience and ability to understand instructions and interpret plans and sketches. Skill in the use and care of tools, equipment and materials of the mechanical trade. Pump and lift station maintenance. Maintains and completes recordkeeping for water and sewer equipment. Position is responsible for utility maintenance. Repair of utility mains. Ability to work with the public to solve conflicts.