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Hubbell Incorporated

Utility Operator

Greenville, AL · On-site

Job Overview Assemble part per print and shop order per customer orders at various work stations ... Hubbell Utility Solutions (HUS) enable the grid to conduct, communicate and control energy across ...

Hubbell Incorporated

Utility Operator

Greenville, AL · On-site

Job Overview Assemble part per print and shop order per customer orders at various work stations ... Hubbell Utility Solutions (HUS) enable the grid to conduct, communicate and control energy across ...

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Infographic showing various Per Diem Utility Operator job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 21% As Needed, 37% Full Time, 21% Part Time, and 21% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $54,276 per year, or $26.1 per hour.

Water Utility Operator (Trainee, I, II, III)

City of Garland Texas

Newberry Springs, CA

$18.15 - $19.91/hr

Other

Posted 12 days ago

Job description

Summary

Responsible for inspecting, installing, cleaning, maintaining and repairing the City's Water Distribution and Wastewater Collection system infrastructure.

Pay Range

  • Water Utility Operator Trainee: $18.15 - $19.91 per hour

  • Water Utility Operator I: $19.91 - $29.88 per hour

  • Water Utility Operator II: $21.85 - $32.71 per hour

  • Water Utility Operator III: $23.62 - $36.65 per hour

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

  • Make decisions on how to best maintain, repair or install utility items in the Water/Wastewater utility system.

  • Operate various types of equipment necessary in the daily repair, installation and maintenance of the Water/Wastewater utility system.

  • Perform repairs on water mains, wastewater mains, service lines, service laterals, meters, meter boxes, cleanouts, manholes, valves and fire hydrants.

  • Maintain the Water/ Wastewater utility system.

  • Perform installation of new and replacement substandard utility items.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

  • Skill to operate heavy and light equipment

  • Knowledge of Water Utility installation, maintenance, and repair

  • Knowledge of safety hazards and safety practices

  • Skill to use a variety of tools appropriate for the work assigned

Minimum Qualifications / Licenses and CertificationsWater Utility Operator Trainee

  • High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (G.E.D)

  • No experience required

Water Utility Operator I

  • High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (G.E.D)

  • Up to 2 years of experience

  • Water Distribution D license or Wastewater Collections I certification

  • Class A CDL with Tanker Endorsement (within 9 months)

Water Utility Operator II

  • High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (G.E.D)

  • 2-5 years of experience

  • Water Distribution C license or Wastewater Collections II certification

  • Class A CDL with Tanker Endorsement

Water Utility Operator III

  • High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (G.E.D)

  • 5+ years of experience

  • Water Distribution B license or Wastewater Collections III certification

  • Class A CDL with Tanker Endorsement

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

The incumbent works in an outdoor environment and confined spaces; frequent exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions or hazards. Majority of work performed outside or with exposure to risk. Exposed to physical exertion such as bending, lifting, stooping, reaching, pulling, and pushing. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

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