Water Distribution Operator Entry-Level or Level II - RIVERTON CITY

WATER DISTRIBUTION OPERATOR
ENTRY-LEVEL OR LEVEL II
OPENING DATE: 11/04/2024
CLOSING DATE: Open until filled
*Job openings are posted for a minimum of three calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the fourth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.
SALARY: *Entry Level -* GRADE 7 $19.25 - $27.70 hourly (salary will generally begin at the first step of the range, dependent upon education and experience)
*Level II* - GRADE 8 $20.51 - $29.51 hourly (salary will generally begin at the first step of the range, dependent upon education and experience)
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
Riverton City is seeking a full-time position as a Water Distribution Operator at Entry Level or Level II, in the Water Department. This position performs a variety of unskilled, semi-skilled, and skilled work related to the installation, maintenance, and repair of the Culinary and/or Secondary Water Distribution Systems.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
(These examples are not all-inclusive)
- Flushes the Culinary and Secondary Water Systems.
- Exercises system valves.
- Assists with system leak repairs.
- Assists with fire hydrant repairs.
- Assists with monthly shutoffs and reconnections.
- Assists with maintenance and repairs of public infrastructure.
- Operates a variety of hand tools and small power tools.
- Participates in worksite safety procedures; sets up barricades, safety signs, and signals; may perform flagging duties to ensure work zone safety.
- Performs minor maintenance on vehicles, equipment, and facilities.
- Assists/performs daily production calculations.
- Assists/performs daily security checks and well reads.
- Assists/performs safety inspections.
- Completes field reports.
- May assist with blue staking.
- Participates in on-call rotations.
- Operates specialized heavy equipment (II).
- May perform routine maintenance and repairs to system filters.
- May perform routine maintenance and repairs to chlorination and fluoridation systems.
- Any other responsibilities that would be required to maintain effective operations of the department.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Entry Level
- High School Diploma or equivalent required
- Must possess a valid Utah Driver's License with a good driving record
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- 1+ years' experience in culinary/secondary water systems preferred
- 1+ years' experience in leak repairs preferred
- 1+ years' experience as an equipment operator preferred
- Must get ATSSA flagger certification
- Must have a Utah Commercial Driver's License A with a tanker endorsement or obtain within 6 months of hire
Level II
- High School Diploma or equivalent required
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- 2+ years' experience in culinary/secondary water systems required
- 2+ years' experience as a Water Distribution Operator IV required
- 1+ years' experience in Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) preferred
- 1+ years' experience as an equipment operator required
- Must have a Utah Commercial Driver's License A with a tanker endorsement and a good record
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors and other employees
- Ability to perform manual labor
- Ability and willingness to work outside in various environmental exposures
- Good problem-solving and multi-tasking skills required
- Good customer orientation skills required
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Successful candidates must pass a pre-employment drug screen, a background and driving record check, and a Human Performance Evaluation able to lift up to 50 lbs. and provide employment verification (I-9). This position has a six-month probation period.
Riverton City is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
For more information, or to apply now, you must go to the website below. Please DO NOT email your resume to us as we only accept applications through our website.
https://rivertoncity.applicantpro.com/jobs/3551020-341605.html