Arctic Water & Wastewater Apprentice - Field Operations

Socket.dev; Alaska; On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

UIC Municipal Services in Utqiagvik, Alaska, seeks an Apprentice for the Utility System Specialist program. You'll work with a USS on operation and maintenance of water and sewer systems, rotating through seven villages with a demanding 10‑hour day schedule and extensive field duties.

Responsibilities include ensuring regulatory compliance, training local operators, reporting to the central office, and performing routine SCADA monitoring, sampling, and emergency response while maintaining logs

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to pass a respirator fit test.
• Ability to follow directions and respond to requests from supervisors.
• Willingness to study exam preparation materials outside of normal working hours.
• Ability to coordinate with the Training Administrator to schedule and complete required certification exams during off-rotation periods.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (ADEC) regulations for utility plant operations.
• Maintain a safe working environment and promptly report safety concerns to the supervisor.
• Support, train, or mentor local utility operators as needed or as directed.
• Communicate with the central office daily via phone or email.
• Perform operational tasks at small water and wastewater treatment facilities.
• Operate and maintain water distribution and wastewater collection systems.
• Inspect, operate, monitor, and maintain equipment and systems in water/wastewater treatment processes.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Respirator fit test

Follow directions

Study materials

Coordinate with Training Administrator

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

UIC Municipal Services in Utqiagvik, Alaska, seeks an Apprentice for the Utility System Specialist program. You'll work with a USS on operation and maintenance of water and sewer systems, rotating through seven villages with a demanding 10‑hour day schedule and extensive field duties.

Responsibilities include ensuring regulatory compliance, training local operators, reporting to the central office, and performing routine SCADA monitoring, sampling, and emergency response while maintaining logs