Overview
Eastsound Water Users Association is seeking an experienced and dependable person to join our team as a Water Operator – WTPO Level 2 on a full-time basis. As a member of our operations staff, you will help supply customers with safe and reliable drinking water through the independent operation and maintenance of EWUA facilities and distribution systems.
This position works with limited supervision and reports directly to the Operations Manager. The WTPO Level 2 position is responsible for independent system operation, advanced troubleshooting, and regulatory compliance support.
Responsibilities
- Water Treatment and Distribution Operations: Independently operating and maintaining wells, treatment facilities, booster stations, reservoirs, and distribution system infrastructure to support reliable water service.
- System Maintenance: Performing inspections, preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of pumps, valves, pipelines, meters, motors, and other system components.
- Monitoring and Testing: Performing required water quality monitoring including chlorine residual testing, turbidity testing, routine sampling, and meter readings. Reviewing results and making operational adjustments as necessary. Maintaining operational logs and compliance records.
- Facility Inspections: Performing regular inspections of wells, reservoirs, pump stations, treatment facilities, and distribution infrastructure to identify potential problems and maintain proper operating conditions.
- Emergency Response: Responding to leaks, main breaks, equipment failures, alarms, and service interruptions and coordinating restoration of normal operations.
- Regulatory Compliance: Maintaining operational records and assisting with preparation of documentation required for compliance with Washington State Department of Health regulations.
- Customer Service: Investigating and resolving customer service requests including service interruptions, leak investigations, and water quality concerns.
- On-Call Duties: Participating in the on-call rotation and responding to after-hours alarms and emergencies when assigned.
- Training and Technical Support: Assisting with training Operators in Training and WTPO Level 1 operators and providing technical guidance when needed.
- Teamwork and Collaboration: Working closely with other operators and staff to support safe and reliable system operations.
Qualifications
- Education: High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Certification Requirements: Washington WTPO Level 2 certification required.
- Experience: Several years of experience in water system operations or related utility work preferred.
- Technical Skills: Demonstrated ability to independently operate and troubleshoot water system equipment and treatment processes.
- Computer Skills: Basic computer skills including familiarity with spreadsheets and web-based software.
- License: Valid Washington State driver’s license required.
- Transportation: Must have access to a reliable personal vehicle for transportation to work sites and field assignments. Eastsound Water provides reimbursement for authorized work-related mileage and fuel expenses in accordance with Association policy.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions
- Ability to walk uneven terrain
- Ability to climb ladders
- Ability to perform physically demanding work when required
Personal Characteristics:
- Strong work ethic and reliability
- Attention to detail
- Good communication skills
- Ability to work independently and make sound operational decisions
- Ability to work as part of a team
Working Conditions
This position involves a combination of field work and facility work. Operators work outdoors in all weather conditions and may be exposed to mechanical equipment, treatment chemicals, and construction environments.
This position requires regular travel between EWUA facilities and work sites located throughout the Eastsound, Olga, Rosario, and Doe Bay service areas. Employees use personal vehicles for authorized work-related travel and are reimbursed for mileage and fuel in accordance with Association policy.
Occasional evening or weekend work may be required. Operators participate in on-call duties and must be available to respond to emergencies when assigned.
About Eastsound Water
Eastsound Water Users Association is a member-owned nonprofit water utility serving a large portion of the Orcas Island community, including Eastsound and the Olga, Rosario, and Doe Bay areas. EWUA is responsible for the production, treatment, storage, and distribution of drinking water in compliance with Washington State Department of Health regulations.
To apply for this job please send a resume and cover letter to info@eastsoundwater.org. Thank you for your interest!