Utility Operator

Who We Are

Nexus Water Group is a leading regulated water and wastewater utility serving more than 1.3 million people across 20 U.S. states and 2 Canadian provinces.

"Nexus" means connection. Through the essential water and wastewater services we deliver, we have a very personal connection to the people, businesses, and communities we serve. This is why our operations are locally led and managed. Every day, over 1,300 professionals deliver vital, safe, and reliable service through over 670 water systems and 360 wastewater systems.

As part of Nexus Water Group the College Utilities working with Utility Services of Alaska and Golden Heart Utilities to bring safe and clean water and wastewater operations to Fairbanks. Together these three companies are known as Fairbanks Sewer and Water.

What We Offer

• Paid Time Off and Holidays: Starting at 3 weeks annually and paid company holidays
• Comprehensive Benefits: The first day of the month after your start, you'll have access to your health, dental, prescription and vision benefits to help you stay well. Other great benefits include company provided life insurance and Employee Assistance Program just to name a few.
• 401(k) Program: Employer contribution. Employer contribution made to the 401(k) plan are vested at 100% and start 30 days after your start.
• Grow with us: Professionally development opportunities through training, professional certifications, and education allowance
• Employee Resource Groups (ERG): ERGs are voluntary employee groups that form based on shared characteristics or backgrounds and are sponsored by the organization.

Overview

The College Utilities Corporation team has an opportunity for a Utility Operator. The position is responsible for performing operations and maintenance on water and wastewater utility infrastructure as well as construction of new water mains and sewer mains and associated infrastructure.

Work Location and Schedule

This position will travel between service areas near Fairbanks, Alaska. Schedule is Monday through Friday. After-hour and weekend on-call support may be required.

What You'll Do

• Perform preventative maintenance on water and wastewater utility infrastructure.
• Perform general mechanical overhaul and repair work on fire hydrants, circulating stations, gate valves, lift stations, pumps, and motors.
• Perform basic electrical troubleshooting and maintenance at lift station and circulating station control panels.
• Operate heavy equipment such as dozers, excavators, and vactor trucks.

What You'll Bring

Experience

Education

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Possess a valid State of Alaska Driver's License.
• The selected candidate must obtain and maintain a valid State of Alaska Commercial Driver's License within one (1) year of hire.
• The selected candidate must obtain the required ADEC certifications for the level rating of the utilities within four (4) years of hire.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of the tools, equipment and technology used in the repair and maintenance of any mechanical equipment.
• Knowledge of basic electrical principals.
• Knowledge of the occupational and environmental hazards and safety precautions of the mechanical trade.
• Knowledge of the principles of pumps and motors.
• Knowledge of hydraulic systems.
• Experience and ability to diagnose mechanical and electrical failures.
• Experience and ability to comprehend technical inspections to repair manuals.
• Experience and ability to perform repairs to motorized equipment.
• Experience and ability to weld, fabricate and modify equipment.
• Skill in locating and repairing defects in motorized equipment.
• Experience and ability to understand and execute oral and written instructions and interpret plans and sketches.
• Skill in the use and care of tools, equipment and materials of the mechanical trade.
• Skill in locating and repairing defects in automotive equipment.
• Pump and lift station maintenance.
• Maintains and completes recordkeeping for water and sewer equipment.
• Position is responsible for utility maintenance.
• Repair of utility mains.
• Ability to work with the general public to solve conflicts.

Work Environment

• Capable of lifting a minimum of 50 pounds above waist height (3 feet or higher).
• Able to work in cramped, uncomfortable spaces with low light conditions.
• Exhibit physical dexterity to work in awkward positions for up to one hour at a time.
• Able to lift, pull or push for a significant portion of a workday.
• Able to perform duties while standing, stooping, twisting, bending, kneeling or from prone position for up to an hour at a time.
• Capable of extending arms overhead for extended periods of time while performing duties.
• Able to work outdoors in extreme weather conditions such as cold and snow for a significant portion of a workday.
• Capable of working in an environment where raw sewage is present.
• Capable of working in either a crew environment or independently as required.
  

About Our Company

We are a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any characteristic or condition protected by Federal, state, or local law.

We are an E-Verify participating employer.