Water Systems Operator 1/2/3/4 - Storm Drain

Lehi City; Lehi (UT); On-site; USD 44,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time benefits summary

Job summary

Lehi City is seeking a Water Systems Operator at multiple grades to maintain and repair the storm drain collection system. The role may require operating machinery to clean water systems and meeting on-call expectations as scheduled.

Hiring at Operator 1–4 levels depends on experience, with required CDL and wastewater certifications to be obtained within set timeframes.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school.
• Must obtain Utah CDL license or commit to obtaining within 6 months.
• Must obtain State Wastewater Certification Grade 1 within 12 months.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
• Experience with underground water systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of skilled duties related to the construction, installation, maintenance and repair of the city storm drain collection system.
• May operate machinery to clean water systems.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Lift 50 pounds

Operate power tools

Education

High school diploma

Utah CDL license or ability to obtain within 6 months

Job description

WATER SYSTEMS OPERATOR 1/2/3/4 - STORM DRAIN

CLOSING DATE: Open until Filled

PAY RANGE: Depending on qualifications:

• Water Operator 1 – Distribution Grade 1 within 12 months – Experience: 0-1 years – Starting Pay Minimum $21.35 – Starting Pay Maximum $25.62
• Water Operator 2 – Distribution Grade 2 – Experience: 2 years – Starting Pay Minimum $22.41 – Starting Pay Maximum $27.46
• Water Operator 3 – Distribution Grade 3 – Experience: 4 years – Starting Pay Minimum $24.21 – Starting Pay Maximum $29.65
• Water Operator 4 – Distribution Grade 4 – Experience: 8 years – Starting Pay Minimum $25.66 – Starting Pay Maximum $31.43

SCHEDULE: Monday - Thursday: 6:30 am - 5:00 pm, with the possibility of on-call rotations and weekends.

DEPARTMENT: Water

BENEFITS SUMMARY: Full-time Benefits Summary July 2024-June 2025

Performs a variety of skilled duties related to the construction, installation, maintenance and repair of the city storm drain collection system. May operate machinery to clean water systems.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduation from high school.
• Previous experience with underground water systems, equipment placement, residential service locations, easements and right-of-way specifications is preferred.
• Must have a Utah CDL license or obtain it within 6 months.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
• Skilled in operating various types of tools and power equipment to perform essential functions;.
• Ability to develop effective working relationships with supervisor, subordinates and the public.
• Will be required to pass a drug test and back ground check.
• Position level depends on experience and State Wastewater Collection Certification.
• Must obtain State Wastewater Certification Grade 1 within 12 months.
• Employee must reside within 30 minutes of City Limits (based on average Google Maps drive time) for on-call purposes. Employee can take up to 6 months to relocate within appropriate response time area.

Employment in this position is conditional upon passing a pre-employment background and drug test.