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City of Hiawatha —Hiawatha, IA
- $24 - $28 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Pass drug screening
- Forklift

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Water Operator I

City of Hiawatha -
Hiawatha, IA

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Job Details

Full-time
$24 - $28 an hour

Qualifications

Grounds maintenance and landscaping equipment operation
Communication with suppliers
Hydrovac trucks
Commercial truck driving
Excavation
Forklift
High school diploma or GED
Pumping systems
Water treatment equipment operation
Mechanical excavators
Filtration
Safety hazards
Dump truck
Vendor communication
Loader operation
Construction experience

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Job Summary

If you are a positive, accountable, self-motivated individual who enjoys spending time doing a variety tasks, and has a passion for serving the community we invite you to apply to the City of Hiawatha Water Department Team.

The City of Hiawatha, Iowa is seeking qualified applicants for one full-time position of Water Operator. This position is responsible for performing a wide variety of skilled and semi-skilled activities related to water treatment, and the water distribution system.

Duties include but are not limited to:

Assist in installation, repair, construction, and maintenance of the City’s water treatment plants, wells and distribution lines. This may require strenuous work for extended periods of time.
Read water meters, determining and recording water usage, resetting and retagging meters, performing necessary maintenance work and checking meters for accuracy by looking for errors, and or leaks.
Collect water samples at various locations and test samples accurately in accordance with standard procedures.
Operate motors, pumps, filters, chemical feed pumps, and other equipment as needed.
Encourage and promote compliance with safety rules and the use of safety equipment.
Assist another City departments and perform other duties as directed by the Supervisor
Must be available to respond to emergencies or unusual situations outside of the normally assigned work hours. This position requires on call for water emergencies.
Hours of work are 7:00 am to 3:30PM Monday thru Friday.

Specific Qualifications

Qualifications:

Pre-employment physical, background check, and drug test required.
Minimum High School diploma or GED Certificate and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.
Ability to obtain a Class B, Iowa Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with air brakes within 1 year of hire date
Subject to the Iowa Department of Transportation drug and alcohol testing program.
Understand the operation of mechanical and electrical equipment used in filtration and pumping.
Understand the principals, practices and procedures used in water treatment.
Construction techniques, applications of operational hazards, and safety precautions.
Ability to communicate with supervisor, other employees, citizens, contractors, and vendors.
Ability to obtain a grade I water treatment and grade I water distribution certificates within one year of hire.
Ability to operate a variety of “heavy” equipment in a safe and professional manner. Ex, backhoe, end loader, excavator, dump trucks, fork lifts, tractors, mowers, hydro excavation equipment, and trucks.
Starting pay range is $24.00-$28.00/ hour DOQ

How to Apply

Employment application and job description can be found at www.hiawatha-iowa.com under job opportunities or by contacting the City Clerk’s Office at 101 Emmons Street Hiawatha, Iowa 52233. EOE. This position is open until filled.

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