Water Operator (Camano Island, Washington) at NW Natural

, Washington, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

26 Jun, 26

Salary

41.35

Posted On

28 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Water System Operation, Sewer System Operation, Maintenance, Repair, Ground Excavation, Asphalt Patching, Valve Operation, Water Sampling, Leak Detection, Meter Installation, Service Truck Operation, Safety Compliance, Hazardous Materials Handling, Confined Space Entry, Teamwork, Independent Work

Industry

Utilities

Description

Water Operator (Camano Island, Washington) Non-Union PositionWTR-Operations Water Services-King Water 3; Camano Island, WARegular FT, Non-ExemptPosting # 5466 NOTE: This position supports operations on Camano Island and in the Stanwood, WA area. Qualified applicants must be able to respond within 2 hours to their designated service areas. About Us: NW Natural Water owns and operates water and wastewater utilities in communities throughout Texas, Arizona, California, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington. Since 2018, we have acquired more than 30 utilities and today serve more than 190,000 people via 76,000 connections. Our parent company, NW Natural Holding Company (NYSE: NWN) (NW Natural Holdings), is headquartered in Portland, Oregon and has been doing business for over 165 years. The company operates through NW Natural Gas Company (NW Natural), SiEnergy Operating (SiEnergy), NW Natural Water Company (NW Natural Water), NW Natural Renewables Holdings (NW Natural Renewables), and other business interests, serving a combined population of over 2.6 million people. NW Natural Holdings' Texas operations are some of the fastest growing utilities in the nation, where our focus is on supporting developers by providing essential services to new communities. Our highly driven out-of-the-box thinkers are motivated to meet developer/builder timelines and requirements and pride themselves on partnerships with the developers, builders, and communities we serve.The Role: The Operator performs a variety of work in the operation, maintenance, and repair of the water and sewer systems. The Operator responds to public inquiries and service requests as needed.Day to Day: This position does not directly oversee other employees on a permanent basis but does frequently have responsibility and oversight of personnel directly related to specific advanced projects as assigned. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. They will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other work- related duties requested by their supervisor. Install and repair water mains, fire-hydrants, check valves and water service lines; tap water mains; perform ground excavation work; mix, rake and spread asphalt, and patch and/or repair excavations. Inspect, operate and exercise gate valves to prevent seizures; flush fire hydrants and dead-end water lines in cul-de-sacs to remove sediment; take water samples for testing. Locate, identify and mark distribution system facilities, including valves, fire hydrants and blow-offs Locate and identify leaks Install, relocate and adjust meter boxes and valve cans; install and replace water meters. Perform repair and maintenance on all water and wastewater facilities, including structures and grounds. Operate service trucks; routinely inspect and perform minor maintenance on assigned vehicles; remove and replace defective parts. Assist with transporting vehicles to repair shops. Comply with all NW Natural Water Services policies, procedures and safety regulations. Comply with NW Natural Water Services grooming and uniform policy. Provide effective communication, in written and verbal form, with management and/or other operators on the technical level required of this position. Participate in specialized training for the safe handling of hazardous materials and confined space entry. Participating in weekly team meetings Ability to work on a team, and independently with or without supervision. TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED: Variety of hand tools, hand-held power equipment, light and medium duty vehicles and equipment including vacuum excavation. Computer and general office equipment. WORKING CONDITIONS AND ENVIRONMENT: The environmental conditions and characteristics described here are representative of those employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The working environment will vary from extreme outdoor conditions to indoor job duties. This position regularly works outside year-round in all weather conditions. Safety procedures must always be followed, as workers will continually be exposed to hazardous materials, confined space, electrical components and heavy equipment. The noise level in the field environment is usually moderate, except when operating hand-held power equipment. Come on your first day with: High school education or equivalent Valid Washington State drivers' license Must consent to annual Motor Vehicle Records check and pass Criminal History check Must be able to safely lift a minimum of 50 pounds, more with additional help. Must be able to physically accommodate and use respirators and self-contained breathing apparatuses. Must be physically able to access and egress trenches, manholes and lift stations as well as water reservoirs and towers. Must be able to accommodate a weekend or variable shift and/or be on 24-hour emergency call when assigned as part of a rotation. CERTIFICATIONS: (must be obtained within six months of employment) All Operator levels: Washington State Flagger certification card - employer provided Forklift card - employer provided First Aid & CPR – employer provided Additional Operator 2 certification: Water Distribution Level I (D1) or Water Treatment Level I (T1) What we offer: Health & Wellness – Rich health insurance benefits with competitive employer contribution Free access to an online wellness resources platform Work Life Balance - Accrue up to 15 Vacation Days annually 13 paid holidays 3 weeks paid parental leave Financial - Competitive 401K company contribution and match 15% discount on NW Natural stock through Employee Stock Purchase Program Up to $5250 a year in tuition reimbursement Base Salaries: Operator Technician: $23.23 - $33.57 per hour (equivalent to $48,321.00 – $69,832.00 annualized), depending on qualifications. Operator 1: $25.56 - $36.94 per hour (equivalent to $53,165.00 – $76,832.00 annualized), depending on qualifications. Operator 2: $27.21 - $41.35 per hour (equivalent to $56,588.00 – $86,013.00 annualized), depending on qualifications. Application Process: To be considered for this position, submit a complete electronic application including cover letter and resume via our website. https://www.careers.nwnatural.com/nwnaturalwater Deadline: 3/29/26 Disclosure: We are a drug free workplace and we comply with Federal Drug Free Workplace Act and Department of Transportation regulations. NW Natural Water participates in E-Verify. Individuals hired will have their Form I-9 information submitted to E-Verify. E-Verify is an Internet-based system that compares information from an employee’s Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to data from U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration records to confirm employment eligibility. E-Verify InformationNW Natural participates in E-Verify. Individuals hired will have their Form I-9 information submitted to E-Verify. E-Verify is an Internet-based system that compares information from an employee’s Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to data from U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration records to confirm employment eligibility. All applications must be submitted through NW Natural Water’s Electronic Application System. Resumes submitted via email, fax or mail will not be accepted in lieu of an electronic application. We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. NW Natural Water does not accept unsolicited submissions or assistance from search firms for posted positions. Resumes submitted by search firms working under a valid and current written contract with NW Natural Water valid written Statement of Work in place for this position from NW Natural Water HR/Employment will be deemed the sole property of NW Natural Water. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by NW Natural Water as a result of the referral or through other means.

Responsibilities

The Operator is responsible for the operation, maintenance, and repair of water and sewer systems, which includes installing and repairing mains, hydrants, service lines, and performing necessary excavation and asphalt work. Duties also involve inspecting valves, flushing lines, taking water samples, locating facilities, installing meters, and performing minor maintenance on assigned vehicles.