Distribution Operator

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• Operate company backhoe to install, repair, and replace water lines, meters, valves and hydrants.
• Maintain shop inventory, operate machinery, complete daily work orders.
• Perform general landscaping/maintenance tasks within the plant sites, office and distribution system.
• Load and unload materials and equipment; assist in delivery, storage and transfer of chemicals.
• Operate various hand and power tools and test instruments.
• Learn and apply all safety rules and regulations.
• Perform routine operational duties and learn to perform more complex or critical assignments.
• Respond to and perform emergency repairs at irregular hours.
• Ability to be subject to 24‑hour on call, variable working hours, overtime, weekends and holidays; may be required to perform stand‑by duties and respond to emergencies.

• General knowledge of the use of equipment used in water distribution or treatment processes, such as pumps, motors, valves, meters, generators and compressors.
• Ability to recognize and use tools and equipment necessary to perform limited repairs to equipment.
• Knowledge of the safe and proper operation of various types of hand and power tools, pick‑up trucks, tractors and similar vehicles.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must possess a valid Michigan driver’s license in good standing.
• Employment is contingent upon passing Ü physical examination and drug test.
• Ability to receive EGLE Level 2 Water Distribution certification within two years after hire.

• Ability to analyze, compare, count, differentiate, copy, and record information and data.
• Ability to explain, demonstrate and clarify to others within well‑established policies, procedures and standards.
• Ability to follow specific instructions and respond to simple requests from others.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with supervisor and personnel.
• Ability to use functional reasoning and apply rational judgment in performing diversified work activities.
• Ability to exercise the judgment, decisiveness and creativity required in situations involving the evaluation of information or processes.
• Ability to perform movements requiring skill and training, such as assembling equipment.
• Ability to exert effort in strenuous physically demanding work, typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling; ability to lift and move the weight of a large bag of cement or the equivalent.
• Ability to withstand exposure to inclement weather conditions, working in wet and/or odorous areas, working in tanks and/or confined spaces.

• Health Insurance:
  Eligible for Medical, Rx, Dental, Vision, and HSA ($500/$1000 Employer Contribution)
• Retirement Plans:
  Eligible for the Hope Utilities 401(k) plan with a 4% company contribution and company match up to 4% of eligible compensation.
• Income Protection:
  Company‑paid Life Insurance, Business Travel Accident Insurance, disconnect and sickness benefit, Long‑Term Disability, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Critical Illness and AD&Darana.

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