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Liberty Utilities Operator I - Water/Waste Water (Day Shift) in Tyler, Texas
Operator I - Water/Waste Water (Day Shift)
LU Service Corp.
Tyler, TX, US, 75703
Our purpose is sustaining energy and water for life, and it is demonstrated in everything we do as a business, and as an employee team.
At Liberty, we hire passionate people who care about doing the right thing for our customers. We are entrepreneurial, creative, and outcome-focused. Here, your natural talent and achievements will flourish in an inclusive environment of teamwork, trust and continuous learning. We are always pursuing excellence to exceed our ambitions goals, rewarding both the goal outcome and how we achieve it.
Purpose
Join our team as a Water Distribution Operator I, where you'll play a crucial role in ensuring a safe workplace and delivering top-notch service to our customers. Reporting to the Operations Supervisor, you'll have the opportunity to showcase your skills, contribute to emergency response efforts, and be a part of a company that values safety, professionalism, and teamwork. If you're ready to make a splash in the water industry and contribute to a company that values your skills, apply now and dive into a rewarding career with us!
Accountabilities
Conduct thorough analysis and make informed decisions on job details and emergencies
Maintain and account for tools, equipment, and assigned vehicles
Complete daily job safety inspection sheets and accurately read meters
Perform leak repairs, mains maintenance, fire hydrant management, new service installations, meter changes, and service repairs
Keep the direct Supervisor informed of field customer service issues and needs
Utilize PC tablets for field service applications and process service orders efficiently
Operate hand and power tools, as well as mechanical equipment, during various tasks such as installing, operating, and repairing mains, services, meters, valves, and fire hydrants
Assist in shutdowns, repairs, disinfection, and restoration of water service to customers
Oversee and direct contractors as needed
Perform other responsibilities as requested by leadership
Education and Experience
High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required
Experience working in the water utility industry, plumbing industry, or similar mechanical experience
Hold or willingness to obtain an ADEQ Grade 1 Water Distribution license
Valid Arizona driver's license with a clean driving record
Basic computer skills, including Windows operations knowledge, and experience with communication devices
Ability to work as part of a team
Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. is a growing renewable energy and utility company with over $15 billion of assets across North America and internationally.
For more than 30 years, Algonquin has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to delivering clean energy and water solutions. Our rapid growth has led both our regulated utility services and renewable energy business groups into different geographies and commodities, but our purpose remains unchanged – Sustaining Energy and Water for Life.
Through our operating business (Liberty), we provide regulated electricity, water, and natural gas utility services to over 1 million customer connections, primarily in North America. And, our growing portfolio of clean, renewable wind, solar, hydro and thermal power generation facilities represent over 3 GW of renewable generation capacity in operation and under construction.
With our robust, diversified, and growing presence in communities across North America and internationally, we are continually demonstrating our “Think Global, Act Local” business model.
What we offer
Company funded Pension program
401k with Company match
Full insurance benefits (health/dental/vision/life)
Collaborative environment with a genuine flexible working policy
Share purchase/match plan
Defined Contribution savings plan
Top Talent Program
Volunteer paid days off
Employee Assistance Program
Achievement fund
We are focused on building a diverse and inclusive workforce. If you are excited about this role and are not certain you meet the all the qualification requirements, we encourage you to apply to further investigate the opportunity.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value each person’s unique background, diversity, experiences, perspectives and talents. Full participation of all employees in a safe, healthy and respectful environment is key to individual and company success. We are committed to fully utilizing the abilities of all of our employees and expect each of our employees to honor this commitment in their daily responsibilities.