Well Pump Technician Assistant

Bainbridge Island WA

Description

If you do not want to apply here, please apply on our website duckworthpump.com Job Description: Well Pump Technician Assistant/Field Technician Classification: Duckworth Well Pump Technician Assistant reports to the Well Pump Supervisor. This position has a flex schedule dependent on workload and hours which may vary as needed to meet weekly workload demand. Flex schedules shall not exceed 40 hours per week unless authorized by the Well Pump Supervisor or necessitated by an emergency or on-call response scenario. Standard duties include conducting, maintaining, and updating private/shared water systems. This position normally works alone, is self-motivated and task orientated. Must be able to complete a wide variety of duties and accommodate potential priority issues that may arise and change schedules. A diligent level of communication with the Well Pump Supervisor and Coordinator is imperative to ensure that water systems are kept in high standing compliance with state and local health jurisdictions. Position requirements and conditions of employment include but not limited to: Valid Washington State Drivers License, including the ability to be insured by Duckworth for driving purposes. Driving abstract required at the time of employment and may be requested by employer at any point thereafter. Any incident affecting a driver’s abstract shall be reported to their supervisor within 24 hours. DUCKWORTH maintains the right to request any employee to take and pass a DOT drug screen for any reason at any time. Ability to master and understand how to accurately diagnose and repair common system failures and deficiencies. Ability to master and understand how to accurately and in a timely manner layout, cost estimate, track, manage, coordinate, and complete to billing a variety of tasks and jobs. Must be able to work independently, under the direction of both supervisors of Operations and Duckworth. Possession of, or the ability to obtain a valid Water Distribution Manager Level 1 certification after one calendar year of employment. A CCS certification is required for a step 2 advancement (later explained) and a WTPO 1 is required for a step 3 advancement. (CCS and WTPO 1 may be swapped at the company’s discretion or approval) The ability to maintain the continuing education requirements of applicable certifications is mandatory and defined by DOH Operator Certification requirements. Physical ability to dig up applicable water system components as needed for inspection or repair. Physically able to safely handle and transport water treatment system chemicals and supplies. Ability to lift a minimum of 75 pounds. Physical ability to operate and maintain industry standard tools and equipment. Strong communication skills including phone and email. Ability to work with basic computer programs such as Microsoft Office, intuit and others as used by Duckworth. Daily input of required water system data, tasks, water quality and time tracking. Ability to work independently and maintain efficient daily, weekly, and monthly work schedules. Coordinate and effectively communicate with Duckworth staff, water system point-of-contact and applicable regulatory agencies, to effectively operation and maintain public and or private water systems as needed. Potentially being asked to work after hours for emergency water calls can be required. Collect water quality samples using accurate procedures that meet all health agency regulatory requirements, including coordination with a water quality lab to access necessary sample containers, sample collection procedures, and pick up and drop off schedules. Accurate operation and use of field test kits to measure applicable water quality parameters. Ability to understand and comply with general safety practices and use good decision making with regard to personal protective equipment such as thought not limited to, safety eyewear, footwear, and gloves. Ability to understand and comply with Washington State Department of Health guidelines for the duties of a Certified Operator as well as all applicable health agency requirements. Ability to preform water systems locates under guidance of RCW 19.122.030 Ability to read and understand mapping, system layout and operations by means of SWSMP Engineering documents, or technical documents. Other duties as assigned. On call duty is an employee in on-call status, as needed only. Part time duty is an employee averaging 1-30 hours per week. Full time duty is an employee averaging *31-40 hours per week. Over-time duty is work time that exceeds 40 hours of accrued work hours per week. *Full time employees may work a 1–30-hour work week periodically without losing full time status. *Average work week is based on a scare of a 3-month cycle divided by hours worked. Continued education and licensing of being a pump technician will be required and provided by Duckworth Pump. This portion of benefits are based on, though not limited to, these areas of proven development: Consecutive years of service. Skills demonstrated that consistently exceed job requirements. Attention to detail with applied tasks. Historical record of system compliance, good maintenance practices, and fulfilling the duties of an operator in responsible charge. Commitment to obtaining applicable training and/or additional certificates.