Water Operator I

City of West Jordan • Deseret, UT

3d • $21 - $31 • Onsite

About The Position

Under immediate supervision, this role is responsible for performing a variety of apprentice-level duties involved in the operation, maintenance, and repair of utility distribution or collection systems, equipment, and facilities. This includes testing, maintaining, inspecting, repairing, and cleaning various utility pipes, fittings, inlets, basins, valves, or other appurtenances. The position may involve emergency call-out or overtime repair work in various weather conditions and at various times of the day or night. General maintenance and cleanup duties around facilities are also part of the role, as is operating a variety of vehicles, tools, and equipment used in the operation and maintenance of utility distribution and collection systems. Specific duties include assisting in testing, maintaining, and repairing pumps, chlorinating equipment, valves, meters, gauges, and electrical and gas water-pumping equipment, as well as operating the SCADA/telemetry system. The role also involves obtaining and recording water and pumping levels, assisting in obtaining water quality samples, testing, and reporting results, and performing routine daily inspections of water storage facilities. Assisting in system repairs, including underground pipe repair/replacement, service line connections, and leak detection and repair, is also required. Other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• One year of experience performing construction-related activities.
• Valid Utah Driver’s License.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain a Utah commercial driver's license within 1 year of employment.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain a Grade I Water Operator certificate within 1 year of employment.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain Traffic Control Flagger, Trench Shoring, and Confined Space certificates within 6 months of employment.
• Knowledge of basic tools, materials, and equipment used in construction related activities.
• Knowledge of safe driving and operation principles and practices of vehicles.
• Knowledge of basic road etiquette and defensive driving.
• Knowledge of basic record keeping principles.
• Skill with operating a wide variety of equipment and tools used in water distribution system operation, maintenance, and repair in a safe and effective manner.
• Skill with using basic tools, materials, and equipment used in construction related activities.
• Skill with operating a motor vehicle safely.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions, receive specific direction on a job site.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to understand the importance and possess basic record keeping abilities.
• Ability to follow and adhere to occupational hazards and standard safety precautions necessary in maintenance and repair work.
• Ability to work harmoniously in a team environment.

Nice To Haves

• Training for Traffic Control Flagger, Trench Shoring, and Confined Space certificates typically provided by City.
• Director may grant extension if training isn’t available during 6-month period for Traffic Control Flagger, Trench Shoring, and Confined Space certificates.

Responsibilities

• Test, maintain, inspect, repair, and clean the various utility pipes, fittings, inlets, basins, valves, or other appurtenances associated with the utility.
• Perform general maintenance and cleanup duties around facilities.
• Operate a variety of vehicles, tools, and equipment used in the operation and maintenance of utility distribution and collection systems.
• Assist in testing, maintaining, and repairing pumps, chlorinating equipment, valves, meters, gauges, and electrical and gas water-pumping equipment; operate SCADA/telemetry system.
• Obtain and record water and pumping levels.
• Assist in obtaining water quality samples, testing, and reporting of sample results.
• Perform routine daily inspections of all water storage facilities and assist in identifying improper functioning of equipment.
• Assist in system repairs, including underground pipe repair/replacement, service line connections, leak detection and repair.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED