Water Reclamation Plant Operator (Appr -III)

City of Provo • Provo, UT

5d • $25 - $39

About The Position

The Provo Water Reclamation Plant is hiring for a full-time worker to assist in its operations and maintenance areas or as a millwright technician. Civic-minded individuals interested in supporting the City’s water services are strongly encouraged to apply.

Requirements

• At all levels: A high school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• A valid, lawful Commercial Driver License (CDL) .
• Additional education may be substituted for experience as allowed by the State of Utah to qualify for unrestricted wastewater operator certification.
• Apprentice One year of experience in general construction maintenance, semi-skilled craft or trade or work that demonstrates mechanical aptitude.
• Operator I One year of wastewater operator experience. AND Unrestricted Grade I Utah Wastewater Treatment Operator Certification.
• Operator II Two years of wastewater operator experience AND Unrestricted Grade II Utah Wastewater Treatment Operator Certification. OR Grade I Wastewater Treatment Operator certificate and 4 years of water/wastewater operator experience with Division Director approval.
• Operator III Four years of wastewater operator experience AND Unrestricted Grade III Utah Wastewater Systems Operator Certification. OR Grade | Wastewater Treatment Operator certificate and 6 years of water/wastewater operator experience with Division Director approval.

Responsibilities

• Assist with plant operations and processes involving preliminary treatment, primary sedimentation, filtering, sludge, solids, disinfection, digestion, and disposal.
• Maintain systems, processes, and records in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Clean and maintain machinery, equipment, lab space, and grounds.
• Prioritize preventative maintenance.
• Interpret data, diagnose issues, and develop solutions.
• Assist with training and supervision of other operators.
• Assist others as needed and perform other job duties as required.

Benefits

• Provo City offers generous employer-paid health insurance; retirement and pension plans, including 401k and 401k matching; paid leaves, including vacation, sick, holidays, bereavement, and parental leaves; educational assistance; competitive pay; and regular review of compensation practices to remain competitive with the market.
• Employees also receive great perks: free use of the Provo Recreation Center and Peaks Ice Arena, a Provo Library card, 50% off green fees at Timpanogos Golf Course, a 4/10 work schedule, and others.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees