Utilities Operator for Schweitzer Utility/Water Co

Year-round position at Schweitzer, where passionate mountain recreation professionals work hard and play harder. Known for our friendly, inclusive culture, we're growing thoughtfully to enhance mountain access and village life. Join the Schweitzer difference and help shape our future.

Benefits

• Free Alterra Mountain Resort pass
• Employee housing
• Discounted onsite childcare
• Accrued paid sick leave
• 401(k) match
• Great discounts and access to pro deals
• Full medical benefits (depending on employment status)
• Vacation time (depending on employment status)
• Paid parental leave (depending on employment status)

Employment Status: Full Time, Year Round
Wage Range: starts at $21.00/hr (certifications affect pay range)
Minimum Age: 21
Background Check, Driver Verification, and Drug Screen Required: Yes

Responsibilities

Water System

• Ensure proper treatment and distribution of domestic water supply for public consumption
• Maintain overall safety and security of the water storage system
• Operational Monitoring to track production and flow volumes
• Perform maintenance and repair of supply, storage, and distribution systems
• Install or replace new or repaired equipment
• Respond to field maintenance issues as needed
• Maintain daily records and documentation to comply with DEQ and other relevant regulations
• Adhere to water testing requirements per DEQ
• Develop a strong understanding of system infrastructure

Wastewater System

• Operate wastewater storage lagoons, treatment, and land application systems as instructed
• Monitoring and record-keeping to ensure compliance with DEQ permit parameters
• Monitor and record inflow into storage lagoons
• Distribute wastewater via land application to designated areas using drip irrigation systems, adhering to hydraulic and nutrient loading parameters
• Collect water samples from monitoring wells, storage facilities, and waterways to ensure compliance with established standards
• Respond to field maintenance issues as needed
• Maintain environmental and operational safety and security of wastewater collection, storage, and distribution systems
• Develop a strong understanding of system infrastructure

Requirements

• Minimum education: GED or High School Diploma
• At least 6 months of related experience preferred
• Working knowledge of hand and power tools
• Mechanically inclined with good troubleshooting skills
• Familiarity with operating heavy equipment (helpful)
• Familiarity with plumbing and pipe installation (helpful)
• Basic computer skills (data entry)
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs independently and up to 100 lbs with assistance
• Expected to stand/walk for the entirety of shift
• Regularly walk on slick and slippery surfaces
• Strong initiative and guest service skills preferred

Qualifications

• We will assist you in acquiring the required state certifications for Level 1 water and wastewater system operators
• Must maintain certifications annually through required continuing education seminars