Employment Opportunities
Tribal Utility Operator
This position is currently open.
Public?:
Public
Division:
Ofc. of Environmental Health
Reports To:
OEH Director
Type of Position:
Regular Full Time
Location:
Absentee Shawnee Tribe / 2025 S. Gordon Cooper Dr. / Shawnee, OK 74801
General Description
The primarily responsibility of the AST Utility Operator is to oversee the day-to-day operation activities of the Tribal water and wastewater utilities administered under the Office of Environmental Health & Engineering. The AST Utility Operator's role is to operate, monitor, and perform general maintenance and repairs to the various water and wastewater systems owned and operated by the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma. The incumbent will be responsible for daily monitoring and maintenance of the water systems chlorination systems, maintaining daily chlorination and monthly operating logs. The incumbent will be responsible for monthly, quarterly and annual laboratory sampling required by each water system as they pertain to each regulatory agency. Complies with all safety standards and practices as they pertain to equipment, facility operations and chemical handling. Maintenance of wastewater systems will be required in maintaining wastewater lagoons, (trees/brush and grass) along with maintenance of aerobic wastewater systems to ensure chlorine is added/ maintained and sprinkler heads are clear of grass and weeds to ensure proper operation.
Responsibilities & Duties
- Operates and monitors a variety of water supply and treatment equipment such as:
- Pumping Systems
- Chemical Feeders
- Conduct monthly, quarterly, and annual laboratory sampling and inspections
- Collects daily chlorine residual readings for daily log.
- Maintains the chlorination system pump and tank to insure proper chlorine residual.
- Measuring and control systems
- Read and interpret gauges and recording devices reflecting water system operations.
- Collects samples and conduct chemical test of chlorination system.
- Maintain the public water systems to ensure a clean and healthy community water supply
- Maintains a monthly operating logbook for each Tribal water system.
- Ensure an adequate supply of water for human consumption and firefighting activities
- Maintenance of wastewater systems
- Maintenance of aerobic wastewater systems to ensure chlorine is added/ maintained
- Must adhere to Absentee Shawnee Tribe Personnel Policies and Drug and Alcohol Policies.
- Report maintenance and repair needs to the Director
- Perform other duties as assigned or required by the Director.
Qualifications
Education and Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED
- A Bachelor's degree in an environmental science field and one year of experience in the water/wastewater field preferred.
- Must be able to acquire a class "D" Water and Wastewater licenses through ODEQ within 6 months of hire.
- Combination of training, education and experience that demonstrates an ability to perform the duties of the position
- Must have the ability to use computer technology and various software programs, especially MS Windows, Word, Excel, Access, and Internet and e-mail programs.
- Ability to interact effectively with staff members from government entities such as Tribal, EPA, BIA and others.
- Must have effective oral and written communication skills.
- Must be a self-starter, motivated and able to achieve task as required without daily supervision.
- A working knowledge of applicable federal laws and other regulations as they are applied to water and wastewater utility operations. Such as ODEQ Title 252 Chapter 631 Public Water Supply Operations.
- Must be able to pass a drug test for pre-employment for the Tribe.
- Must have a valid Oklahoma Driver’s License.
- Must be able to pass a background check.
Working Conditions and Physical Requirements
- Must be able to work extended hours in emergency situations dealing with protecting the public’s health and safety.
- Some in-state and out-of-state travel is required.
- Have good physical strength and stamina;
- Ability to perform light manual labor.
- Be independent, responsible and self-disciplined;
- Ability to lift 50lbs.
- Sitting or standing or walking for long period of time; occasional bending, squatting, kneeling, stooping; good finger dexterity and feeling; frequent repetitive motions; talking hearing and visual acuity.
The Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma (AST) is committed to Equal Employment without regard to race, religion, color, gender, national origin, age, disability, or sexual orientation. However, in accordance with the Indian Preference Act (Title 25 U.S. Code 472 and 473) preference in filling vacancies are given to qualified Indian candidates. AST will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and its amendments.
Native American Preference/EEO/Drug Free/Smoke Free Workplace
Posted Date:
1 week 3 days ago