Senior Water Plant Operator II — Lead & Lab Ops

Salt Lake City Corporation; United States; On-site; USD 39,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental, vision, life insurance

HSA (with $1,000–$2,000 City)**

Wellness clinic for employees &familie

Robust Employee Assistance Program (E 

Financial Perks

Tuition reimbursement (up to $4,000/yr

Retirement contributions (pension and/

Discounted pet insurance, legal s

Job summary

Salt Lake City Corporation is seeking a Water Plant Operator II to oversee treatment processes, calibrate and operate SCADA controls, and ensure compliance with state regulations. The role includes training Operator I staff and supervising plant operations during supervisor absence.

Responsibilities include laboratory testing, record-keeping, and coordinating with the Distribution and other water facilities to optimize flow and quality.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED required.
• Must obtain Utah State Water Treatment Plant Operator Grade II certification or higher within 12 months from hire date.
• Valid state driver’s license or Utah driving privilege card required.

Responsibilities

• Decides whether source water is treatable and determines operational procedures for coagulation, flocculation, sedimentation, filtration, and disinfection.
• Trains and assigns duties to Operator I; oversees supervision in absence of supervisor.
• Operates and maintains the plant's computerised control system and records daily operations, chemical usage, and water quality data.
• Performs laboratory water quality testing and compiles monthly reports for the State Health Department and other agencies.

Skills

Algebra

Chemistry

Bacteriology

Hydraulics

Computer Science

Environmental Technology

Education

High school diploma

GED

Tools

SCADA system

Laboratory equipment

Job description

Salt Lake City Corporation is seeking a Water Plant Operator II to oversee treatment processes, calibrate and operate SCADA controls, and ensure compliance with state regulations. The role includes training Operator I staff and supervising plant operations during supervisor absence.

Responsibilities include laboratory testing, record-keeping, and coordinating with the Distribution and other water facilities to optimize flow and quality.