Drinking Water Plant Operator (Appr. - III)
City of Provo•Provo, UT
•$25 - $43•Onsite
About The Position
Provo City is seeking a full-time Drinking Water Plant Operator (Apprentice – level III) to provide skilled maintenance work operating and maintaining the City drinking water treatment plant. This position involves operating and maintaining wells, pumping stations, and other water infrastructure to ensure safe drinking water for Provo City residents. Qualified, civic-minded individuals interested in supporting these services for Provo residents are encouraged to apply.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent (GED).
- One (1) year of experience in general construction, maintenance, semi-skilled craft or trade, or work that demonstrates mechanical aptitude.
- A valid, lawful Driver License.
- A valid, lawful Commercial Driver License (CDL) is required within 3 months of hire.
- Three (3) years of professional water/wastewater operator experience OR Utah Treatment Grade II (T2) Water Operator certificate and 6 years of water/wastewater operator experience with Division Director approval.
- A valid, lawful Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL).
- Utah Treatment Grade III (T3) Water Operator Certification.
Responsibilities
- Assist with plant operations and processes involving operating and maintaining wells, pumping stations, meter stations, and other water infrastructure, preliminary treatment (coagulation), filtration, disinfection, pH, storage, and distribution.
- Monitor and take readings on varied outputs (gauges, meters, and controls) associated with maintaining the UPDES permit.
- Monitor SCADA system.
- Conduct basic sampling, maintain raw data records, and assist with recordkeeping and process control reports.
- Assist lab in running basic tests and general cleaning procedures.
- Perform preventative maintenance, assist with repairs, and perform general maintenance and calibration of equipment, grounds, and buildings.
- Assist the public and others by responding to emergency calls and guiding plant tours.
- Under general supervision, independently perform lower-level operator duties.
- Observe processes, flows, water characteristics, and discharges and identify abnormal conditions.
- Resolve basic operation issues.
- Assist others as needed and perform other related duties as required.
Benefits
- Generous employer-paid health insurance
- Retirement and pension plans
- 401k
- 401k matching
- Paid leaves, including vacation, sick, holidays, bereavement, and parental leaves
- Educational assistance
- Competitive pay
- Regular review of compensation practices to remain competitive with the market
- Free use of the Provo Recreation Center and Peaks Ice Arena
- A Provo Library card
- 50% off green fees at Timpanogos Golf Course
- 4/10 work schedule
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
