Senior Water System Maintenance Lead

Salt Lake City Corporation; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 39,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance and Life Insurance

Paid vacation and personal leave

Parental leave (6-12 weeks)

Job summary

Salt Lake City Corporation's Public Services department seeks a Senior Water System Maintenance Operator to lead a specialized crew operating heavy equipment and perform advanced water maintenance tasks.

Reporting to a field supervisor, you will manage repairs, coordinate with property owners, ensure safety compliance, and complete permits, with a focus on reliability and emergency readiness.

Qualifications

• Seven years of paid work experience in water system maintenance or related field.
• Two years of paid work experience operating heavy equipment such as backhoes and front-end loaders.
• Certification or ability to obtain Confined Space Entry, Trench and Shoring, Flagging and Traffic Control, and Forklift Operation within six months.

Responsibilities

• Lead a specialized crew operating heavy equipment including backhoes, dump trucks and loaders for water maintenance tasks.
• Perform repairs, replacements and restoration on pipes, valves and hydrants and manage safety procedures on site.
• Coordinate with property owners, issue permits, and ensure compliance with safety regulations.

Skills

Water system maintenance

Heavy equipment operation

Safety compliance

Emergency response

Job description

Salt Lake City Corporation's Public Services department seeks a Senior Water System Maintenance Operator to lead a specialized crew operating heavy equipment and perform advanced water maintenance tasks.

Reporting to a field supervisor, you will manage repairs, coordinate with property owners, ensure safety compliance, and complete permits, with a focus on reliability and emergency readiness.