Water Operator IV

About the role

Water Operator IV, Public Works -- Water Division, Position Grade 18-19, reports to Water Superintendent, FLSA Non-exempt, revision date July 2026.

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 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 flagging on-coming vehicles to protect the public and workers; setting 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

• High school diploma or G.E.D.
• 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.
• Valid Utah Class A Commercial Driver License.
• Grade IV Distribution Water Operator certification.
• Flagger Certification.
• ATSSA Traffic Control Technician (TCT).
• Tanker endorsement.

Must obtain required training and certifications within 6 months of hire if not already possessed.

Physical demands: occasionally reach with hands and arms; constantly required to stand, walk, and use hands to operate objects, tools or controls; occasionally required to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds; requires close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus; regularly works in outside weather conditions; frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock; noise level usually moderate.

Skills

• Knowledge of policies, procedures, equipment, and materials required for effective water system related operations, maintenance, and repairs.
• Knowledge of 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.

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.