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Springdale Water provides an exceptional benefits package and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

 

**LOOKING FOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATORS WITH A CLASS A CDL LICENSE**

Springdale Water Utilities is now accepting applications for the position of Night Dispatcher.

JOB SUMMARY

Working under the supervision of the Technical Services Director, this position is charged with the primary responsibility of dispatching personnel to appropriate locations within the water distribution and sewer collection systems owned, operated, and maintained by Springdale Water Utilities, hereinafter referred to as the Utility. The Night Dispatcher is also responsible for monitoring the SCADA system and other surveillance equipment.

*Please note* This role encompasses both dispatching duties for utility personnel and SCADA monitoring, as well as actively participating in maintenance tasks, grounds keeping, and various clerical responsibilities. The position has a general number of hours per week allocated to dispatching and SCADA monitoring, while the remaining time allocated to maintenance, administrative tasks, and support for water quality initiatives. This position is anticipated to have a four day work week.  

Monday               OFF

Tuesday               8am-5pm, 1 hour unpaid lunch

Wednesday        8am-5pm, 1 hour unpaid lunch

Thursday             8am – 12 pm relief, 12 pm-8pm dispatch

Friday                   8 am-8 pm dispatch

The allocations of these hours may fluctuate.

GENERAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

General duties and responsibilities include:

  • Receive incoming telephone calls and radio reports of problems in the water distribution or sanitary sewer systems which require the attention of Utility personnel.
  • Dispatch Utility personnel to appropriate locations within the water and sanitary sewer distribution systems.
  • Be familiar with and monitor the SCADA system, reporting any alarm status or trend concerns to appropriate staff.
  • Be familiar with and monitor security system, reporting any alarm status to appropriate staff and contacting law enforcement if necessary.
  • Document incoming calls and dispatch staff accordingly.
  • Assist in making periodic oral reports to supervisory staff. Assist in maintenance of SCADA, security and fire systems.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES TO MEET JOB REQUIREMENTS

Incumbents must have the following qualifications:

  • Demonstrate a general understanding of the facilities, equipment, and procedures used to operate, repair, and maintain a municipal water system
  • Demonstrate a general understanding of the facilities, equipment, and procedures used to operate, repair, and maintain a municipal wastewater system
  • Possess basic knowledge and understand operating principles of fixtures, devices, and appliances used in a building’s plumbing system
  • Ability to perform clerical and record keeping duties in the support of field personnel working in the water distribution and wastewater collection systems
  • Ability to read, interpret, explain, and follow verbal and written instructions, rules, regulations, procedures, and policies
  • Ability to work within established guidelines with little direct supervision
  • Ability to perform a variety of tasks at the same time
  • Possess interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy
  • Demonstrate good telephone communication skills and the ability to work well with the public
  • Knowledgeable in FCC regulations governing the use of two-way radio equipment
  • Possess basic knowledge and understanding of operating systems and software applications used in personal computers
  • Develop an understanding of SCADA, fire and security systems.
  • Demonstrate the ability to work safely and efficiently.
  • Demonstrate the ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with fellow employees and supervisors
  • Maintain a good attendance record.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Dispatch work includes sustained posture in a seated position with intense attentiveness to computer use for prolonged periods. Work skills require dexterity of hands and fingers to write messages, operate a computer keyboard, telephone, and two-way radio; hearing and speaking to exchange information in person or through the use of communication systems; and seeing to read various document related to assigned activities. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.  The noise level in the work environment is moderately quiet.

EDUCATION & TRAINING

High school diploma or equivalent required.

Persons who are employed in this position are encouraged to obtain a Water Distribution Operator’s License from the Arkansas Department of Health and/or a Wastewater Operator’s License from the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality.

Salary range is $18.62-$27.91 DOE

Interested individuals can apply by clicking the apply here button below or by e-mail to hr@springdalewater.com.

This job posting will remain open until filled.

Springdale Water provides an exceptional benefit package and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Springdale Water Utilities is now accepting applications for the position of Rehab Operator.

Job Description

Working under the direction of the Rehab Supervisor and supervision of the Distribution Manager and the Distribution Director, this individual is a member of a three-man crew working in the water distribution and sanitary sewer collection systems owned, operated, and maintained by Springdale Water Utilities, hereinafter referred to as the Utility.  The Rehab Crew is charged with the primary responsibility of sewer system rehabilitation; however, it is expected to perform other duties in the Utility’s water distribution and sanitary sewer system as directed by the Distribution Manager.  Individuals employed in this position are responsible for making sure health and safety measures are executed. This is a safety sensitive position. Pre-employment and random drug testing are required per DOT regulations.

This position is required to be on call (duty assignment) at scheduled weekly intervals and to be available for working outside normal business hours.

 Knowledge, Skills & Abilities To Meet Job Requirements

  • Develop an understanding in the principles and operation of a sanitary sewer collection system
  • Capable of being trained to operate a backhoe/loader, driving a dump truck with trailer, and becoming skilled in the operation and maintenance of modern equipment and tools used in the water distribution and sewer collection systems
  • Demonstrate the ability to work safely and efficiently
  • Demonstrate ability to understand and interpret verbal and written instructions, and write clearly and comprehensible
  • Maintain a good attendance record
  • Demonstrate the ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with fellow crew members.  Work well with the public and supervisors.

Responsibilities

Actively participates in duties of a high performance three-member crew assigned to rehabilitate the Utility’s sanitary sewer system.  In addition to mitigating the amount of infiltration and inflow into the sewer collection system, the efforts of this crew are aimed at reducing overflows and sewer backups resulting from grease accumulation, root intrusion, broken pipe, defective joints, and other system defects.    From time to time this crew will assist with other maintenance duties in the sewer and water systems.  Work assignments shall include, but are not limited to the following:

  • Clean, repair, and replace sewer mains, taps, laterals, siphons, and manholes
  • Clear all blockages and remove grease/scum, rocks and other foreign matter accumulated in sewer mains, manholes, siphons and wet wells
  • Rehabilitate manholes and adjust covers to proper grade
  • Smoke testing and dye tracing to identify sources of inflow and infiltration
  • Apply inhibitors and herbicides in sewers to mitigate the effects of root infestation
  • Conduct flow monitoring to identify line segments and mini-systems with excessive inflow and infiltration
  • Assist with efforts to update maps of the sanitary collection system
  • Prepare reports and records to identify deficiencies found in the collection system and the corrective measures implemented
  • Perform other duties required to improve the operation and efficiency of the sewer collection system
  • Assist with the housekeeping, cleaning and maintenance of workplace facilities
  • Clean and maintain all vehicles, equipments and tools assigned to the crew
  • Assist other Utility crews and divisions, when called upon, in the maintenance and minor construction of the facilities for which they are responsible
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Education & Training

High school diploma or equivalent required.

Obtain, within three (3) years, a Class II Water Distribution Operator’s License issued by the Arkansas Department of Health.  Employees in this position are strongly encouraged to obtain a Class IV Water Distribution Operator’s License. The Utility’s compensation system is designed to motivate employees to contribute to the maximum of their ability by compensating based on their job performance and meeting licensing requirements. Inability to obtain proper licenses, within a year of being eligible to test, will result in a decrease of potential merit increases.

Employee must obtain and maintain, within 6 months, a State of Arkansas Commercial Drivers License commensurate with work duties and remain insurable by the carrier providing automotive insurance coverage to the Springdale Water and Sewer Commission. CDL Required

 Physical Requirements

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work is primarily performed outdoors, in every kind of weather conditions, and in wet, muddy, confined work spaces such as ditches, pits, underground vaults, manholes, and wet wells. Noise intensity ranges from moderate to extreme. Exposure to hazardous materials ranges from moderate to fairly high.  Sewer system work includes potential contact with odors and gases such as hydrogen sulfide and methane; in confined spaces where sufficient oxygen levels may be lacking; and working around wastewater. Employees are expected to work around moving objects or vehicles and to observe safety precautions while working in streets, highways and other public thoroughfares. The work requires dexterity of hands and fingers to operate specialized equipment and tools; physical agility to reach overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally; walk over rough, uneven surfaces; stand for extended periods of time; bend at the waist; the ability to hear and speak in order to exchange information; and occasionally lifting of moderately heavy items.

Salary range is $22.67 – $34.01 DOE

Interested individuals can apply by clicking the apply here button below or by e-mail to hr@springdalewater.com.

This job posting will remain open until filled.

Springdale Water provides an exceptional benefit package and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Springdale Water Utilities is now accepting applications for the position of Pump Station Operator.

JOB SUMMARY

Working under the direction of the Pump Station Manager, persons in this position are charged with the primary responsibility of working in the operation and maintenance of all sewer lift stations, water storage facilities and water booster stations owned, operated and maintained by Springdale Water Utilities, hereinafter referred to as the Utility. The Pump Station Operator is responsible for ensuring appropriate health and safety measures are established and executed by pump station operators. This is a safety sensitive position. Pre-employment and random drug testing are required per DOT regulations.

This position is required to be on call (duty assignment) at scheduled weekly intervals and to be available for working outside normal business hours.

GENERAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

This individual assumes responsibility for daily work assignments required for operation, maintenance, and repair of water storage facilities and pump stations (sewer lift stations and water booster stations). Work assignments include, but are not limited, to the following:

  • Inspect all assigned facilities at frequent intervals to ensure proper working conditions and that security at each location is being
  • Perform scheduled preventative maintenance on all pumps, controls, and ancillary equipment
  • Maintain all motors, switches, controls, standby (emergency) generators, and all other electrical operated devices in a safe and good electrical order
  • Maintain operating records as required and evaluate operating performance of each pump to assure maximum efficiency
  • Periodically clean wetwells to remove accumulated grease/scum, rocks, and other debris to assure maximum pumping efficiency
  • Provide for needed repairs to pumps, valves, controls, electrical systems, emergency generators, and other essential equipment at pump stations, residential STEP tanks and water storage facilities
  • Responsible for the safekeeping of all tools, equipment parts, and maintenance supplies
  • Maintaining an adequate inventory of spare parts for emergency repairs on all pump station components including the SCADA system, which are deemed to be critical for the continued and reliable operation of water storage facilities and pump stations
  • Respond to and resolve pressure sewer system customer requests, complaints, and
  • Ensure that an adequate stock of all needed maintenance supplies are available
  • Perform daily checks on the operation of the SCADA system and provide for repairs as needed
  • Assist with grounds maintenance duties which includes mowing, bush hogging, edging, and trimming at each of the water storage facilities and pump stations
  • Clean and maintain all assigned vehicles, equipment, and tools
  • Assist in the development of a maintenance program for all assigned trucks and equipment
  • Provide for the housekeeping, cleaning, and maintenance of workplace facilities
  • Inspect, maintain and provide repairs as needed on the Utility’s security and fire prevention systems
  • Respond to emergency calls at all times of the day and night
  • Assist other Utility crews and division, when called upon, in the maintenance, repairs, and minor construction of the Utility’s water and wastewater systems
  • Perform other tasks or duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES TO MEET JOB REQUIREMENTS

  • Well versed in the operation preventive and corrective maintenance of water and wastewater pump stations including pumps, motors, valves, electrical systems, SCADA, and ancillary equipment
  • Capable of using good judgment and making decisions in unusual and emergency situations as well as during routine operations
  • Ability to detect problems, diagnose corrective measures, and provide for the repair of various types of equipment used at water storage facilities and pump stations
  • Possess a general knowledge of personal computer/operating systems and the interface with programmable logic controls and two-way radio equipment
  • Knowledgeable in the use of hand and power-operated tools and their application to perform basic mechanical functions and repairs
  • Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentage, ratios, and proportions to practical situations
  • Ability to read and comprehend documents such as safety rules, SDS sheets, operating and maintenance manuals, schematic diagrams, blueprints, and technical specification manuals
  • Demonstrate ability to understand and interpret verbal and written instructions, and write clearly and comprehensibly
  • Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
  • Knowledgeable in the fundamentals of workplace health and safety regulations and demonstrate the ability to work safely and efficiently
  • Establish a good relationship with fellow employees. Work well with the public, supervisors, and co-workers.
  • Maintain a good attendance

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Personnel within the Technical Services Division must demonstrate sufficient mobility to gain access to all sites, including different levels requiring the use of stairs and ladders, and to maneuver across hazardous surfaces and walkways which can be slippery or open grates. Personnel are expected to work outdoors in inclement weather and in several different environments. Conditions warrant extra precaution when working near high voltage components and motors; potential contact with a variety of combustible, corrosive and toxic gases such as methane and sulfide compounds; the lack of sufficient oxygen in confined spaces such as manholes, wetwells, and tanks; and working in an environment with raw sewage. Exposure to odors, dust, sludge, high noise levels, machinery vibrations, and other hazards are experienced daily. The work requires dexterity of hands and fingers to operate specialized equipment and tools; physical agility to reach overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally; walking over rough, uneven surfaces; standing for extended periods of time; bending at the waist; the ability to hear and speak in order to exchange information; and occasionally lifting of moderately heavy items. Required vision abilities include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

EDUCATION & TRAINING

High school diploma or equivalent required.

Must be able to obtain within three (3) years a Class II Water Distribution Operator’s License issued by the Arkansas Department of Health. Encouraged to obtain other operating licenses that are applicable to assigned job duties. The Utility’s compensation system is designed to motivate employees to contribute to the maximum of their ability by compensating based on their job performance and meeting licensing requirements. The Utility’s compensation system is designed to motivate employees to contribute to the maximum of their ability by compensating based on their job performance and meeting licensing requirements. Inability to obtain proper licenses, within a year of being eligible to test, will result in a decrease of potential merit increases.

Employees must obtain and maintain, within 6 months, a State of Arkansas Commercial Driver’s License commensurate with work duties and remain insurable by the carrier providing automotive insurance coverage to the Springdale Water and Sewer Commission.

Salary range is $22.67-$34.01 DOE

Interested individuals can apply by clicking the apply here button below or by e-mail to hr@springdalewater.com.

This job posting will remain open until filled.

Springdale Water provides an exceptional benefit package and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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