Water System Operations Specialist

Water System Operations Specialist | Sioux Rural Water System, Watertown, SD

Sioux Rural Water System, Inc. of Watertown, SD has an opening for a System Operations Specialist. The applicant must, as of the date of employment, reside within Sioux’s four county service areas.  Example of Duties: operate and maintain the distribution facilities including assigned tower, booster pump station and or pipeline, understand the operation and use of the SCADA System and Badger/Beacon Metering System as well as other equipment, perform meter reading, repair, and annual maintenance, perform bill collections, discontinue member service or connect service to new members as required, obtain membership application and easements as required, look for evidence of system water leaks and repair the same, respond to customer needs, maintain and operate all equipment in a safe manner, maintenance and upkeep of assigned vehicle, maintain required records and reports.

Applicant will be expected to participate in an “on call duty” which is a rotating schedule to be on call approximately 12 times per year outside normal duty hours including weekends and holidays so that the emergency needs of the members are met efficiently and promptly.

Applicant must have a high school diploma or equivalent and the ability to obtain a Class II Water Distribution & Water Treatment certification within a timely manner.  Applicant must be able to operate heavy equipment including skid loader, forklift, tractor, and trailers. The applicant must be able to lift 70 plus pounds. One or more years of experience in the water field or similar work is preferred but not required.

Interested applicants should contact the Sioux Rural Water System Office at 605-882-1321.  Only those applicants to be considered will be contacted to schedule an interview.  This position is open until filled.

This position offers a salary in the range of $20.00 to $26.00 per hour depending on qualifications.  A higher rate may be offered to the qualified candidate.  Sioux Rural Water System, Inc., offers benefits which include:  medical (100% Single – 75% Family), dental, 3% - simple IRA contribution, Life Insurance, and Long Term Disability. Successful applicants may be required to pass a pre-employment drug screening.

Sioux Rural Water System, Inc., is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.