Utility Operator

About the role

Santo Domingo Pueblo has been a central Indian Pueblo in New Mexico for over 400 years, located between Albuquerque and Santa Fe along the I‑25 corridor, with over 25 departments and more than 200 employees serving over 5,000 members. The work environment features friendly staff, a supportive atmosphere, flexibility, and a community‑service‑driven focus, offering up to 54 days of leave per year, affordable medical, dental, and vision plans, a competitive 401(k) retirement plan, and amenities that promote work‑life balance. The Utility Operator is a full‑time skilled position within the Santo Domingo Pueblo Tribal Utility Authority. The role performs and assists with water production and distribution, wastewater collection and treatment, utility construction and maintenance, sampling and compliance, SCADA and process monitoring, equipment operation, emergency response, and other SDPTUA operational responsibilities under the supervision of the Utility Manager.

Responsibilities

• Water production and distribution
• Wastewater collection and treatment
• Utility construction and maintenance
• Sampling and compliance
• SCADA and process monitoring
• Equipment operation
• Emergency response
• Other SDPTUA operational responsibilities

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Current Water Operator Level I or Wastewater Operator Level I certification (both preferred)
• Relevant hands‑on experience in water or wastewater operations, utility construction, public works, mechanical maintenance, heavy equipment operation, or a closely related field
• Documented successful experience through an SDPTUA apprenticeship or project‑based assignment may be considered
• Ability to safely perform assigned utility duties and apply operator training, technical knowledge, and certification requirements in the field
• Ability and willingness to work outdoors and in various utility environments, including extended hours, evenings, weekends, holidays, emergency situations, and on‑call assignments as required
• Ability to perform the essential physical functions of the position, with reasonable accommodation where applicable
• Water or Wastewater Operator Level II certification, or documented progress toward obtaining Level II certification
• Hands‑on experience with water distribution systems, wastewater collection systems, treatment facilities, lift stations, pumps, SCADA systems, sampling, utility construction, and/or heavy equipment operation
• Relevant utility or workplace safety training, including OSHA, confined space, excavation and trenching, HAZWOPER, traffic control, equipment operation, or related certifications
• Demonstrated experience providing guidance, training, or mentorship to apprentices or less‑experienced utility personnel
• Valid New Mexico driver’s license and ability to meet Santo Domingo Pueblo vehicle operation and liability insurance requirements
• Successful completion of all required pre‑employment screening, including background check and drug screening

Benefits

• Generous leave policy: vacation, holidays, and administrative days totaling up to 54 days off per year
• Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans
• Competitive 401(k) retirement plan
• Amenities aimed at creating a solid work‑life balance

Schedule

• Extended hours, evenings, weekends, and holidays as required
• Emergency situations and on‑call assignments