Water Operator IV

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: Four (4) years of progressively related experience in construction, plumbing, or related field, two (2) of which must be related to water system maintenance and repairs.
• Licenses/Certifications: Valid Utah Class A Commercial Driver License; Grade IV Distribution Water Operator certification; Must possess the following training and certifications or obtain within 6 months of hire: Flagger Certification; ATSSA Traffic Control Technician (TCT.); Tanker endorsement.
• Special Qualifications: 18 years or older required; Must pass a background check; Required to pass a drug screen; Must provide a copy of driving record and Utah driver's license.

Skills

• Knowledge of policies, procedures, equipment, and materials required for effective water system related operations, maintenance, and repairs.
• 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 interact with the public in a polite and professional manner.

Pay

Salary: Grade 18-19, $25.04‑$41.67 per hour (typically start at minimum).