Hawaii Water ServiceJob Description:The Operations Foreman supervises and performs manual work with contractor(s) and/or crews in the maintenance and operation of Company property and facilities. The work is performed under limited supervision and requires exercise of independent judgment and initiative. The operations foreman works closely with the superintendent to plan and schedule all events related to the operation and maintenance of the water and wastewater system. The position is located in Kona, HI.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:<ul><li>Schedules and performs manual work with contractor and/or crews in the maintenance and operation of Company property and facilities</li><li>Coordinates daily work orders with service personnel and maintenance crew</li><li>Provides training for employees</li><li>Investigates customer water quality and odor complaints</li><li>Operates, monitors, maintains records, schedules, and performs maintenance of wells, booster pumps, valves, tanks, sampling stations, water treatment and purification equipment, wastewater treatment equipment, gravity sewer mains, sewer pump stations, machinery, vehicles, and auxiliary engines</li><li>Performs tank inspection and leak detection</li><li>Locates water mains, meters, valves, sewer clean outs and other Company facilities as required</li><li>Collects water quality and wastewater samples and hands off to courier who delivers to water quality laboratory</li><li>Repairs and services pumping and treatment equipment, valves, and mains</li><li>Oversees and directs employees for loading, testing, chlorinating, and sampling of mains</li><li>Oversees, records, and updates the superintendent with measurements of fittings and equipment in service dates as installed by contractor (as built)</li><li>Assists and coordinates the Flushing Program, valve maintenance program, sewer manhole inspections, maintenance of the grounds, and cleaning of reservoirs</li><li>Works with superintendent to assist Department of Health on Sanitary Surveys for water and wastewater systems in the assigned region</li><li>Partners with the superintendent to work directly with other HWS managed water and wastewater systems and their operations</li><li>Performs data entry for events that occur on water and wastewater systems</li><li>Maintains spare parts inventory and creates purchase requests for approval by system superintendent</li><li>Participates in and supports the Company’s Continuous Improvement Program and projects</li><li>Performs work on-site in the assigned location</li><li>Performs daily rounds of water and wastewater facilities to support operation </li><li>Performs other duties as assigned</li></ul>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS<ul><li>High School or possession of a GED</li><li>One year of experience working in a construction, plumbing, or utility environment</li><li>Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Applications</li><li>Valid Hawaii Driver License</li></ul>Operations Foreman – Requires two of the three following certifications:<ul><li>State of Hawaii Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Grade 2 Certificate</li><li>State of Hawaii Water Treatment Plant Operator Grade 1 Certificate</li><li>State of Hawaii Water Distribution System Operator Grade 2 Certificate</li></ul>Salary Range: $31.68-58.80Deadline to submit resume OPEN UNTIL FILLEDThe Equal Opportunity Policy of the Company is based upon the philosophy that all people should be treated fairly and with dignity.  California Water Service, Hawaii Water Service, New Mexico Water Service and Washington Water Service do not discriminate against any applicant or employee because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other protected class.  The Company makes all employment decisions in a non-discriminatory manner. EOE, VET, DISABILITIES.

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Operations Foreman (HI)

Hawaii Water ServiceJob Description:The Operations Foreman supervises and performs manual work with contractor(s) and/or crews in the maintenance and operation of Company property and facilities. The work is performed under limited supervision and requires exercise of independent judgment and initiative. The operations foreman works closely with the superintendent to plan and schedule all events related to the operation and maintenance of the water and wastewater system. The position is located in Kona, HI.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:<ul><li>Schedules and performs manual work with contractor and/or crews in the maintenance and operation of&nbsp;Company property and facilities</li><li>Coordinates daily work orders with service personnel and maintenance crew</li><li>Provides training for employees</li><li>Investigates customer&nbsp;water quality&nbsp;and odor&nbsp;complaints</li><li>Operates, monitors, maintains records, schedules,&nbsp;and performs maintenance of wells, booster pumps,&nbsp;valves, tanks, sampling stations,&nbsp;water treatment and purification equipment,&nbsp;wastewater treatment equipment, gravity sewer mains, sewer pump stations,&nbsp;machinery, vehicles,&nbsp;and auxiliary engines</li><li>Performs tank inspection and leak detection</li><li>Locates water mains, meters, valves, sewer clean outs&nbsp;and&nbsp;other&nbsp;Company facilities as required</li><li>Collects water quality&nbsp;and wastewater&nbsp;samples and hands off to courier who delivers to water quality laboratory</li><li>Repairs and services pumping and treatment equipment,&nbsp;valves,&nbsp;and mains</li><li>Oversees and directs employees for loading, testing, chlorinating, and sampling of mains</li><li>Oversees, records, and updates the&nbsp;superintendent with&nbsp;measurements of fittings&nbsp;and equipment in service dates&nbsp;as installed by contractor (as built)</li><li>Assists and coordinates the&nbsp;Flushing Program,&nbsp;valve maintenance program, sewer manhole inspections,&nbsp;maintenance of the grounds, and cleaning of reservoirs</li><li>Works with&nbsp;superintendent to assist&nbsp;Department of Health on Sanitary Surveys for&nbsp;water and wastewater&nbsp;systems in the assigned region</li><li>Partners with the&nbsp;superintendent&nbsp;to work directly with&nbsp;other HWS&nbsp;managed water&nbsp;and wastewater&nbsp;systems and their operations</li><li>Performs data entry for events that occur on water&nbsp;and wastewater&nbsp;systems</li><li>Maintains spare parts inventory and creates purchase requests for approval by system superintendent</li><li>Participates in and supports the Company’s Continuous Improvement Program and projects</li><li>Performs work on-site in the assigned location</li><li>Performs daily rounds of water and wastewater facilities to support operation&nbsp;</li><li>Performs other duties as assigned</li></ul>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS<ul><li>High School or possession of a GED</li><li>One year of experience working in a construction, plumbing, or utility environment</li><li>Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Applications</li><li>Valid Hawaii Driver License</li></ul>Operations Foreman&nbsp;– Requires two of the three following certifications:<ul><li>State of Hawaii Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Grade 2 Certificate</li><li>State of Hawaii Water Treatment Plant Operator Grade 1 Certificate</li><li>State of Hawaii Water Distribution System Operator Grade 2 Certificate</li></ul>Salary Range: $31.68-58.80Deadline to submit resume OPEN UNTIL FILLEDThe Equal Opportunity Policy of the Company is based upon the philosophy that all people should be treated fairly and with dignity.&nbsp; California Water Service, Hawaii Water Service, New Mexico Water Service&nbsp;and Washington Water Service&nbsp;do not discriminate against any applicant or employee because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other protected class.&nbsp; The Company makes all employment decisions in a non-discriminatory manner. EOE, VET, DISABILITIES.

Operations Foreman (HI)

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