Water Operator III

About the role

The Water Operator III/IV works under the direction of the Water Superintendent to maintain, install, and repair water utility equipment in accordance with maintenance schedules.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes and maintains the City's advanced metering Infrastructure.
• Installs, operates, maintains, and repairs the City's water storage, transmission, and distribution systems.
• Monitors system pressures, telemetry, and related operational equipment.
• Inspects, installs, repairs, cleans, and maintains water meters of various sizes.
• Responds to customer service requests and complaints; turns water service on and off as required.
• Completes work orders and various other records pertaining to work activities.
• Operates small equipment, saws, compactor, generators, etc.
• Monitors water systems looking for excavations, leaks, line breaks, or other situations which pose a threat to the water infrastructure.
• Observes and actively participates in work zone safety procedures and follows safety principles when operating vehicles and equipment; such as: 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 conditions.
• Maintains, repairs, and flushes fire hydrants.
• Assists in the maintenance and adjustments to Pressure Reducing Valves (PRV).
• Assists in the maintenance and repair of Booster Pump Stations.
• Assists in the miscellaneous sampling and testing of city water systems.
• 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 responds timely to 24-hour emergency response calls, as required.
• Adheres to on-call rotation schedule and responds as required.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Education: High school diploma or G.E.D.
• Experience: Any work experience in construction, plumbing, or related field. Work experience in water system related operations, maintenance, construction, and repairs preferred.
• Licenses/Certifications: Valid Utah Drivers License. Must possess the following training and certifications or obtain within 12 months of hire: Utah Class A CDL, including tanker endorsement; Grade IV Distribution Water Operator certification; Flagger Certification.

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met or will be encountered by an employee while successfully performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential