Water System Operator I, II, III

Draper City • Draper, UT

7d • $21 - $43 • Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Water Manager, and assigned under direct supervision of the Water Foreman or Water Crew Lead works with assigned crew in one or more of the following areas: construction, operations and maintenance of the city’s water distribution system.

Requirements

• Water System Operator I: High school diploma or G.E.D.
• Water System Operator I: Any work experience in construction, plumbing or related field.
• Water System Operator II: High school diploma or G.E.D.
• Water System Operator II: Two years progressively related experience in construction, plumbing or related field.
• Water System Operator III: High school diploma or G.E.D.
• Water System Operator III: Four years progressively related experience in construction, plumbing or related field.
• Water System Operator III: Work experience in a number of aspects of water system related maintenance and repairs required.
• Valid Utah Driver License.
• Utah Class A CDL
• Class I Water Distribution certification (or obtain within 12 months of hire for I)
• Class II Water Distribution certification (or obtain within 12 months of hire for II)
• Class IV Water Distribution certification (or obtain within 12 months of hire for III)
• Flagger certification
• Trench Safety or Confined Space
• Traffic Control
• Heavy Equipment Training
• OSHA 10 Hour card
• Cross Connection Administrator Certification
• Knowledge of policies, procedures, equipment and materials required for effective water system related operations, maintenance and repairs
• Knowledge of general safety practices and procedures
• Skill with observing and participating in work zone safety procedures
• Skill with following safety principles when operating vehicles and equipment
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Ability to understand and follow instructions
• Ability to follow established operation, maintenance programs and work assignments in a timely manner
• Ability to effectively maintain working relationships with other employees and to interact with the general public in a polite and professional manner
• Understanding engineering drawings (for II and III)
• Understanding infrastructure drawings and other technical drawings (for III)

Nice To Haves

• Work experience in water system related operations, maintenance, construction and repairs preferred (for I)
• Work experience in a number of aspects of water system related maintenance and repairs preferred (for II)

Responsibilities

• Reads water meters throughout the city using the automated meter reading system.
• Performs installation, cleaning, operation, maintenance and repair of the city’s water systems and supply, transmission and distribution systems, and monitors pressures and telemetering equipment.
• Responds to customer complaints and turns customer water on and off, as needed.
• Maintains water meters of various sizes: inspects, installs, repairs, and cleans.
• Coordinates meter issues with supervisor and Utility Billing division.
• Completes work orders and various other records pertaining to work activities.
• Assists in security checks.
• Operates small equipment, saws, compactor, generators, etc.
• Monitors water system looking for excavations, leaks, breaks, or other situations which pose a threat to the water lines, mains and services.
• Observes and actively participates in work zone safety procedures and follows safety principles when operating vehicles and equipment; flags on-coming vehicles to protect the public and workers; sets up warning signs and signalization equipment.
• Operates, cleans and maintains tools, vehicles and equipment to ensure proper working order.
• Maintains and repairs fire hydrants.
• Assists in the maintenance and adjustments to Pressure Reducing Valves (PRV), as needed.
• Assists in the maintenance and repair of Booster Pump Stations.
• Assists in the miscellaneous sampling and testing of city water systems.
• Performs Blue Stake markings of city owned utilities.
• Operates heavy equipment; including backhoe, loader, excavator, etc.
• Maintains all components of the city water system; inspects, installs, repairs, and cleans water service connections, water lines and mains.
• Responds timely to 24-hour emergency response calls, as expected.
• Adheres to on-call rotation schedule and responds, as required.
• Participates in snow removal.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health insurance (Traditional or HDHP with employer HSA contribution up to 3K per benefit year) effective DOH or Medical Cash Out
• Gym and Wellness Incentive Program Reimbursement
• 401(k) up to 3.5% match effective DOH
• Enrollment in Utah Retirement System (URS)
• Employer paid Life Insurance of 100K
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 13 holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement after new hire probation

What This Job Offers

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