• Water Operator Unlicensed

    St. Mary's County Metropolitan Commission (California, MD)


    Water Operator Unlicensed

     

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    Water Operator Unlicensed

     

    Salary

     

    $53,104.00 - $80,929.00 Annually

     

    Location

     

    Maryland, MD

     

    Job Type

     

    Full-Time

     

    Job Number

     

    108-111025

     

    Department

     

    Facilities and Operations

     

    Opening Date

     

    11/10/2025

     

    Closing Date

     

    Continuous

     

    + Description

    + Benefits

    Description

    As an unlicensed operator performs assigned tasks and activities under the direction of a licensed operator and receives on-site training; Attends formal classes and takes home-study classes designed to gain knowledge of basic safety, operation and maintenance principles regarding water systems operations. Position reports to the Superintendent.

     

    Examples of Duties

    Essential Functions:

    + Operate water treatment/distribution and wastewater collection/pumping systems by monitoring, evaluating, adjusting and maintaining the equipment used in these systems

    + Collect, transport and analyze water samples for compliance with a variety of water quality standards

    + Troubleshoot and assist with the maintenance of a variety of mechanical and electrical equipment (i.e.: pumps, air compressors, chemical feed systems, metering devices, motor controls systems, valves, etc.)

    + Maintain a variety of operational and maintenance logs, reports and other forms required for equipment history files, inventory control and regulatory monitoring and reporting of water quality standards and amount pumped

    + Complete a variety of buildings and grounds maintenance duties at the numerous facilities owned and operated by MetCom

    + Safely operate and maintain motor vehicles as well as farm, construction and lawn maintenance equipment that are used to operate and maintain the facilities

    + Obtain and then maintain certifications in the classes required by the Certification Board for the area of responsibility assigned

    Other Duties:

    Performs other duties as assigned

    Typical Qualifications

    Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (These are pre-employment KSA that apply only to Essential Job Functions.):

     

    + Ability to gain working knowledge of St. Mary’s County Metropolitan Commission policies and procedures

    + Ability to gain knowledge of St. Mary’s County Metropolitan Commission water system operations

    + Ability to safely operate motor vehicles and equipment

    + Ability to obtain Class 2 Water Treatment certification

     

    Required Qualifications (Note: Any acceptable combination of education, training and relevant experience that provides the above knowledge, abilities and skills may be substituted on a full-time year for year basis.):

    Training and/or Education:

    High school diploma or G.E.D. and two or more years of job-related experience

    Experience:

    Or equivalent technical training, education, and/or experience

    Licenses or Certificates:

    Must possess a valid Maryland driver’s license, Class C

     

    Supplemental Information

    Physical Demands:

    Work requires occasional strenuous effort. For example, bending and lifting tools, equipment, or materials of 30 to 60 pounds.

    Unusual Demands:

    Work involves high risks or discomforts which require special safety precautions, e.g., working around moving parts, or machines. Employees may be required to use protective clothing or gear such as masks, gowns, coats, goggles, boots and gloves; may require working in adverse weather conditions or confined work spaces. May be required to climb 20 feet.