Water Systems Operator – Growth Path & 4/10 Schedule

provo; Provo (UT); On-site; USD 34,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k + matching

Paid leave (vacation, sick, holidays,–

Educational assistance

Recreation Center access

Peaks Ice Arena access

Library card

50% off golf

4/10 work schedule

Job summary

Provo City is seeking a Water Systems Operator (Apprentice through level III) to operate and maintain the city's water sources system. The role emphasizes safety, accuracy in readings, and proactive response to alarms and issues.

The position offers health insurance, retirement plans, 401k with matching, paid leave, educational assistance, and lifestyle perks such as recreation center access and golf discounts. Schedule is a 4/10 with alternating weekends.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required with mechanical aptitude demonstrated.
• Progressive certification in water distribution levels is expected.
• CDL with HAZMAT endorsement required or obtained within designated period.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, operate, and monitor wells, springs, reservoirs, pump stations, meters and related water equipment.
• Record daily readings for water levels, pressure, flow, chlorine, and alarms.
• Identify unusual conditions and take action to maintain system safety.
• Perform routine maintenance on water sources, facilities, equipment, valves, meters and structures.
• Assist with construction, installation and repair of water system facilities and piping.
• Read meters, operate valves, locate components, support connections and leak response.
• Collect, label, test and deliver drinking water samples per procedures and regulations.
• Use tools and vehicles safely and maintain assigned equipment.
• Set up traffic control to protect workers and the public.
• Troubleshoot problems, respond to alarms and service calls, and complete work per training level.
• Maintain logs, inspections, work orders and reports; follow safety rules.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

General construction

Maintenance

Reading meters/instrumentation

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Grade I Water Distribution certificate

Grade II Water Distribution certificate

Grade III Water Distribution certificate

CDL with HAZMAT endorsement

Flagger certificate

Job description

Provo City is seeking a Water Systems Operator (Apprentice through level III) to operate and maintain the city's water sources system. The role emphasizes safety, accuracy in readings, and proactive response to alarms and issues.

The position offers health insurance, retirement plans, 401k with matching, paid leave, educational assistance, and lifestyle perks such as recreation center access and golf discounts. Schedule is a 4/10 with alternating weekends.