Water Reclamation Plant Operator (Appr -III)
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. What is the compensation package? 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.
Requirements
- 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
- 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
- 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
- a 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
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
