Water Systems Operator III - Apprentice Path (4/10 Schedule)

Provo-City-Corporation-4; Provo (UT); On-site; USD 34,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement and pension plans (401k)

Paid leaves (vacation, sick, holidays,

bereavement, parental leaves

Educational assistance

recreation facility access

library card

golf course discounts

4/10 schedule

Job summary

Provo City is seeking a Water Systems Operator Apprentice through III to operate and maintain the city’s water sources system. The role ensures accurate readings, routine maintenance, and timely responses to system alarms, with ongoing training to advance through the levels.

The position offers a 4/10 schedule, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for growth through Level I–III certification while supporting essential public services for Provo residents.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• One year of experience in general construction, maintenance, semi-skilled craft or trade or work that demonstrates a mechanical aptitude.
• A valid, lawful Driver License.
• Flagger certificate required within 6 months at Apprentice level.
• Level I/II/III Water Distribution certificates preferred or required by level.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, operate, and monitor wells, springs, reservoirs, pump stations, pressure-regulating stations, chlorinators, meters, telemetry, and related water system equipment.
• Take and record daily readings to monitor water levels, pressure, flow, chlorine, and system alarms.
• Perform routine maintenance and repairs on water sources, facilities, equipment, valves, meters, and related structures.
• Assist with construction, installation, and repair on water system facilities, piping, fencing, manholes, meter boxes, and related improvements.
• Read meters, operate valves, locate system components, and support water service connections, shutoffs, and leak response.
• Collect, label, test, and deliver drinking water samples per procedures and rules.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Driver License

Flagger certificate

Water/WW operator experience

General construction/maintenance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Level I Water Distribution certificate

Level II Water Distribution certificate

Level III Water Distribution certificate

CDL with HAZMAT endorsement

Job description

Provo City is seeking a Water Systems Operator Apprentice through III to operate and maintain the city’s water sources system. The role ensures accurate readings, routine maintenance, and timely responses to system alarms, with ongoing training to advance through the levels.

The position offers a 4/10 schedule, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for growth through Level I–III certification while supporting essential public services for Provo residents.