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Utility Operator

Santa Fe, NM 87508

Posted: 06/12/2024 Employment Type: Contract Job Category: Other Job Number: 618361 Is job remote?: No Country: United States

Job Description

Qualifications: 
Basic Qualifications a Possess
valid driver's license a High school diploma or GED

Preferred Qualifications
Basic knowledge in the operation and maintenance of vehicles, equipment, farm machinery, pumps and equipment used in and around water and wastewater systems a Familiarity with hand and power tools and equipment commonly used in the maintenance of vehicles, equipment, structures, and buildings

Responsibilities:
General Statement Performs a variety of tasks in the operations and maintenance of water distribution and treatment systems, and wastewater collection and treatment systems on an assigned shift

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
  • Operates, maintains, and performs minor repairs on water treatment and/or distribution system a Installs operates and repairs water distribution and collection systems including mains, service lines, fire hydrants, water valves, PRV's and water meters
  • Reads and monitors gauges, meters, and control panels a Starts and stops equipment, and operates valves to route and control flow
  • Cleans vehicles, heavy equipment, pumps, tools, and other stationary and portable equipment 
  • Performs routine inspection of vehicles and equipment; performs minor maintenance and lubrication of machinery such as changing oil and greasing equipment
  • Maintains grounds and buildings: cuts grass, weeds, and brush; trims trees and bushes; rakes grass, leaves and trash; seeds and cares for lawns and ornamental plantings
  • Operates and maintains vehicles, equipment and tools required to load, unload, haul, and spread sand, gravel, dirt and digs and refills ditches and trenches
  • Carries or holds materials, supplies, and tools to assist operations and maintenance personnel
  • Maintains records to accurately reflect pump hours, gallons pumping rate, gallons of chemical applied, kilowatt hours and facility appearance
  • Reads and records water meter readings
  • Works safely and adheres to established safety procedures
  • Ability and willingness to work on-call shifts, as requested, including being fit and able to respond to call-ins in a timely manner.
  • Understands and carries out oral and written directions
  • Establishes and maintains cooperative relationships with those contacted during other course of work
  • Performs other duties as required

The staffing industry has seen an increase in people falsely representing themselves as recruiters to gather personal information from job seekers. For your safety, do not provide sensitive data to anyone you have not spoken with thoroughly, never provide banking information during the application process and always double check the email address of the recruiter to ensure it’s from @theplanetforward.com - and not a domain with an alternative extension like .net, .org or .jobs. Candidate safety is a top priority at Planet Forward.

Planet Forward and The Planet Group of Companies are equal opportunity employers. It is our practice not to discriminate against any employee or applicant based on any criteria, condition or basis protected by laws or regulations in the locations where we do business. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect. We believe that diversity, equity and inclusion enable us to better meet our mission and values while serving our clients across the globe. If you have a disability or handicap and would like us to accommodate you in any reasonable way, please inform your recruiter, or contact us, so that we can discuss the appropriate alternatives available.

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About Santa Fe, NM

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Although this hasn't been an issue at The Planet Group, the staffing industry has seen an increase in people falsely representing themselves as recruiters to gather personal information from job seekers. For your safety, do not provide sensitive data to anyone you have not spoken with thoroughly and never provide banking information during the application process. Candidate safety is a top priority at The Planet Group.