System Operator I
SJW Corp

Job Title

System Operator I

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Requisition ID

req798

Type of Employment

Regular Full-Time Employee

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Job Openings

3

Compensation Range

0.00 - 0.00

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Compensation Type

Hourly Wage

Founded in 1866, San Jose Water Company is an investor owned water company headquartered in Silicon Valley. With a service area of 140 square miles, it is one of the largest and most technically sophisticated urban water system in the United States. We serve over 1 million people with high quality, life sustaining water, with an emphasis on exceptional customer service.

We are actively seeking talented, driven and highly-productive applicants for the position of System Operator I to join our dynamic team. We offer a challenging and rewarding work environment along with a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package.  

TYPICAL DUTIES

• Read flow meters and change charts as needed; record daily pumping production or other records pertaining to ground, surface, production or water transferred from zone to zone.
• Monitor and control production and distribution of import groundwater and surface water supplies according to operational plans, procedures, or regulatory requirements.
• Inspect, maintain and troubleshoot motors, pumps, regulators, water quality analyzers, chemical delivery systems, sand separators, cathodic protection equipment, and auxiliary equipment for normal operation. Perform routine maintenance and make minor repairs.
• Take routine and special water samples, record rain gauge readings and other data as required.
• Assist in Pump Efficiency Testing Program, and meter testing program as directed.
• Attend required training, adhere to health and safety practices at all times, assure work is done in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with Company policy and safety standards and report to supervisors any irregularities or safety hazards.
• Read station maps and operate valves for blowing off wells, operate zone valves, and isolate tanks and reservoirs for cleaning.
• Inspect and observe the intakes; determine the quality in accordance with normal operating procedures and make adjustments to turbidity meters for proper control of intakes.
• Work at lakes, watersheds and other raw water facilities.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Possession of valid California DDW Grade 2 Water Distribution Operator and Grade 2 Water Treatment Operator certifications at the time of bid.
• Possession of a valid California driver's license and satisfactory driving record.
• Ability to perform work without immediate or detailed supervision.
• Ability to perform strenuous outdoor physical work requiring manual dexterity, agility, strength, stamina and coordination.
• Knowledge of basic operational characteristics of pumping plants, pressure zones and zone gates.
• Ability to utilize personal computer (or any other technology platform) and related software applications necessary to operate the distribution system, review system maps/records, submit and complete trouble tags, and access/review procedures, policies, other company documentation and reporting tools.
• Ability to effectively read and understand engineering drawings and maps.
• Knowledge of basic operational characteristics of filtration plants.
• At least 1 year previous System Operator experience.

COMPENSATION

$50.074-$58.997

EEO Statement
Our company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.