Water Maintenance Operator I, II, or III

Hyrum City; Hyrum (UT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Utah Retirement Systems (Pension and 4

Health, Dental and Life Insurance.

Long Term Disability Insurance.

Leave Pay - Holiday, Vacation, Short/1

Matching employer 401k Contribution 2.

Job summary

Hyrum City is seeking qualified Water Operators at Level I–III in the Culinary Water & Irrigation Department. Typical hours are 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday–Friday, with rotating on-call shifts and overtime for emergencies.

Level I earns $20.31–$27.53 per hour, Level II $21.75–$30.47, Level III $24.39–$33.80. Applicants must have a Utah Driver's License and appropriate water operator certifications as specified, plus experience with heavy equipment and GIS/SCADA tools.

Qualifications

• Must be able to obtain Utah Water Distribution Classification Grade II or higher within 24 months.
• Must possess a Utah Driver's License.
• Requires ability to work with heavy equipment and in variable weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment for water system maintenance and construction.
• Repair water lines and perform leak repairs.
• Assist with snow removal from October through April and respond to emergency calls.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

GPS software

GIS software

SCADA systems

Physical endurance

Education

Utah Water Systems Operator II

Utah Water Systems Operator III/IV

Class B CDL

Tools

Trackhoe

Backhoe

Vac truck

Snowplow

Job description

HYRUM CITY is accepting resumes for a full-time Level I, II, or III Water Operator in the Culinary Water & Irrigation Department. Candidates will be required to work Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with rotating on-call shifts, overtime, and available for emergency call outs.

Level I – Salary Range $20.31 to $27.53 per hour for Level I

• Must be able to obtain Utah Water Distribution Classification Grade II or higher within twenty four months of employment.
• Must possess a Utah Drivers License.
• Must have a minimum of 2 years of experience in operating heavy equipment.
• Proficient with various software and preferred GPS software.
• Requires ability to perform moderately heavy physical labor lifting upto 75 pounds and able to twist, kneel, and bend for associated tasks performed in the field.
• Ability to work in extreme hot and cold environmental conditions.
• Be available for snow removal from October through April.

Level II - Salary Range $21.75 to $30.47 per hour for Level II

• Must possess a Utah Certified Water Systems Operator II or higher.
• Must have 2 years of experience in repairing water leaks and installing water lines.
• Must possess a Class B CDL.
• Must have a minimum of 4 years of experience with trackhoe and backhoe excavating around utilities; and operating a vac truck, snowplow; and other miscellaneous heavy equipment.
• Knowledge of proper barricading and signage requirements.
• Must have a minimum of 2 years experience with chlorination systems, wells, and PRV stations.
• Proficient with GIS software and SCADA systems preferred.
• Requires ability to perform moderately heavy physical labor lifting upto 75 pounds and able to twist, kneel, and bend for associated tasks performed in the field.
• Ability to work in extreme hot and cold environmental conditions.
• Be available for snow removal from October through April.

Level III – Salary Range $24.39 to $33.80 per hour for Level III

• Must be a Utah Certified Water Systems Operator III or IV Unrestricted.
• Must possess a Class B CDL.
• Must have a minimum of 4 years of experience with trackhoe and backhoe excavating around utilities; and operating a vac truck, snowplow; and other miscellaneous heavy equipment.
• Knowledge of proper barricading and signage requirements.
• Must have a minimum of 4 years experience with chlorination systems, wells, and PRV stations.
• Proficient with GIS software and SCADA systems preferred.
• Requires ability to perform moderately heavy physical labor lifting upto 75 pounds and able to twist, kneel, and bend for associated tasks performed in the field.
• Ability to work in extreme hot and cold environmental conditions.
• Be available for snow removal from October through April.

Upon employment employee must reside in Hyrum City or no further than fifteen miles from city office.

Benefits

The following benefits are being offered for this position:

• Utah Retirement Systems (Pension and/or 401k)
• Health, Dental and Life Insurance.
• Long Term Disability Insurance.
• Leave Pay - Holiday, Vacation, Short Term and Long Term Sick
• Matching employer 401k Contribution 2.5%