Part-time Water Operator

Pleasant Grove City; Pleasant Grove (UT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government agency in Pleasant Grove seeks candidates to assist in the maintenance of water and sewer infrastructure. Duties include reading water meters, activity inspections, and operating equipment. A High School diploma or GED is required, along with a valid Utah Driver License. Training will be provided. This position may involve working in hazardous conditions and requires strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Valid Utah Driver License required.
• Will train candidates.

Responsibilities

• Assist in inspecting and maintaining utility infrastructure.
• Read water meters using different technologies.
• Traverse assigned routes by foot and/or vehicle.
• Perform water service disconnects and reconnects.

Skills

Knowledge of manual and power tools

Ability to communicate clearly

Ability to work in various weather conditions

Basic computer operations

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Light and medium-duty equipment

Job description

3 months ago Be among the first 25 applicants

This position works under the direction of the Water and Sewer Division Manager. Responsibilities include assisting in the construction, operation, repair, maintenance, and replacement of, culinary water, pressurized irrigation, and sanitary sewer, cleaning, and water meter reading and maintenance.

Functions And Duties

• Assist the following: Inspect, maintain, and/or repair utility infrastructure, including water lines, sewer lines and pressure irrigation systems.
• Read water meters using touch-read technology, manually, or remote-read technology.
• Traverse assigned routes by foot and/or vehicle.
• May perform water service disconnects, reconnects, new service orders, and investigative inquiries.
• Maintain a variety of records relating to inspections, maintenance activities, water meter placement, consumption, etc.
• Communicate with co-workers, citizens, and others in a courteous and professional manner.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

• High School diploma or GED
• Valid Utah Driver License required

Experience

• Will train candidates

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Knowledge of manual and power tools such as shovels, rakes, picks, weed trimmers, etc.
• Drive and operate light and medium-duty equipment and vehicles.
• Bend and stoop to adjust, lift, or remove lids and manhole covers.
• Ability to work in all types of weather at all hours of the day for a prolonged period of time.
• Ability to understand and effectively carry out written and oral instructions.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to lift heavy objects with assistance.
• Ability to perform work with recurring movement, including lifting, standing, bending, walking, crawling, or climbing.
• Knowledge of basic computer operations.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Regularly works in potentially hazardous traffic conditions.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually outdoors and loud.

DISCLAIMER

The City of Pleasant Grove is an equal opportunity employer without regard to race, religion, sex, pregnancy, genetic information, age, national origin, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, disability, veteran or military status, or any other factor protected by the law. Reasonable accommodations may be made for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodation.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major responsibilities and duties performed on the job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job-related duties and responsibilities that an employee may perform. An employee in this position will be required to perform any other job-related duties required by their supervisor. This job description is not intended and does not infer or create any employment, compensation, or contract rights to any person or persons. This updated job description supersedes prior descriptions for the same position. Management reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.

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