Water Operator I/II: Distribution & Maintenance

City-of-Meridia; Meridian (ID); On-site; USD 35,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Meridian is recruiting Water Operator I or II to maintain and repair its potable and reclaimed water distribution systems. Responsibilities include installation, operation, and service support for Meridian Utility Billing Services.

Applicants must meet education and licensing requirements and complete safety training. The team emphasizes safe, efficient work and collaboration with multiple departments to serve the community.

Qualifications

• Water Operator I: High school graduate; 1 year progressive experience in water production/treatment, distribution, and customer service.
• Water Operator II: High school graduate or GED; 3 years progressive experience in water production/treatment, distribution, and customer service.
• Licenses: Class I Water Distribution Operators License within 1 year; Class A CDL within 18 months; Idaho driver’s license with clean record.
• Additional safety training: Confined space entry, CPR/AED, ICS, Fall protection, Flagger/Traffic Safety.

Responsibilities

• Operate, install, maintain and repair City of Meridian potable and reclaimed water distribution systems.
• Provide customer service support for Meridian Utility Billing Services (MUBS) and assist other departments as needed.
• Work under supervision to support maintenance, operations, projects and technical activities in the Water Division.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Operational efficiency

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Class I Water Distribution Operators License

Class A CDL

Incident Command System 100

Incident Command System 200

CPR/AED

ICS

Confined space entry

Fall protection

Flagger/Traffic Safety

Job description

The City of Meridian is recruiting Water Operator I or II to maintain and repair its potable and reclaimed water distribution systems. Responsibilities include installation, operation, and service support for Meridian Utility Billing Services.

Applicants must meet education and licensing requirements and complete safety training. The team emphasizes safe, efficient work and collaboration with multiple departments to serve the community.