Water Utility Operator (Trainee, I, II, III)
About The Position
Responsible for inspecting, installing, cleaning, maintaining and repairing the City’s Water Distribution and Wastewater Collection system infrastructure. Pay Range Water Utility Operator Trainee: $18.15 - $19.91 per hour Water Utility Operator I: $19.91 - $29.88 per hour Water Utility Operator II: $21.85 - $32.71 per hour Water Utility Operator III: $23.62 - $36.65 per hour Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Make decisions on how to best maintain, repair or install utility items in the Water/Wastewater utility system. Operate various types of equipment necessary in the daily repair, installation and maintenance of the Water/Wastewater utility system. Perform repairs on water mains, wastewater mains, service lines, service laterals, meters, meter boxes, cleanouts, manholes, valves and fire hydrants. Maintain the Water/ Wastewater utility system. Perform installation of new and replacement substandard utility items. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Skill to operate heavy and light equipment Knowledge of Water Utility installation, maintenance, and repair Knowledge of safety hazards and safety practices Skill to use a variety of tools appropriate for the work assigned Minimum Qualifications / Licenses and Certifications Water Utility Operator Trainee High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (G.E.D) No experience required Water Utility Operator I High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (G.E.D) Up to 2 years of experience Water Distribution D license or Wastewater Collections I certification Class A CDL with Tanker Endorsement (within 9 months) Water Utility Operator II High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (G.E.D) 2-5 years of experience Water Distribution C license or Wastewater Collections II certification Class A CDL with Tanker Endorsement Water Utility Operator III High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (G.E.D) 5+ years of experience Water Distribution B license or Wastewater Collections III certification Class A CDL with Tanker Endorsement Physical Requirements / Work Environment The incumbent works in an outdoor environment and confined spaces; frequent exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions or hazards. Majority of work performed outside or with exposure to risk. Exposed to physical exertion such as bending, lifting, stooping, reaching, pulling, and pushing. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Have questions or need assistance? Our friendly HR team is here to help! Reach out to us at [email protected].
Requirements
- Skill to operate heavy and light equipment
- Knowledge of Water Utility installation, maintenance, and repair
- Knowledge of safety hazards and safety practices
- Skill to use a variety of tools appropriate for the work assigned
- Water Utility Operator Trainee High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (G.E.D) No experience required
- Water Utility Operator I High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (G.E.D) Up to 2 years of experience Water Distribution D license or Wastewater Collections I certification Class A CDL with Tanker Endorsement (within 9 months)
- Water Utility Operator II High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (G.E.D) 2-5 years of experience Water Distribution C license or Wastewater Collections II certification Class A CDL with Tanker Endorsement
- Water Utility Operator III High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (G.E.D) 5+ years of experience Water Distribution B license or Wastewater Collections III certification Class A CDL with Tanker Endorsement
Responsibilities
- Make decisions on how to best maintain, repair or install utility items in the Water/Wastewater utility system.
- Operate various types of equipment necessary in the daily repair, installation and maintenance of the Water/Wastewater utility system.
- Perform repairs on water mains, wastewater mains, service lines, service laterals, meters, meter boxes, cleanouts, manholes, valves and fire hydrants.
- Maintain the Water/ Wastewater utility system.
- Perform installation of new and replacement substandard utility items.
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
