Water Treatment Operator for Potable Water

Sorrel River Ranch Resort & Spa; Moab (UT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Sorrel River Ranch Resort & Spa in Moab, UT seeks a Water Treatment Operator for Potable Water as Maintenance Supervisor. This role plans, coordinates, and directs activities ensuring safe drinking water, septic and irrigation management, and maintenance oversight for the ranch and hotel.

The ideal candidate has a Level III Utah Water Distribution certification and at least five years of supervisory experience in a water utility, with leadership and cost-management skills.

Qualifications

• Five years supervisory experience in water utility administration.
• Utah Level III water distribution certification.
• Ability to obtain Utah certification within three months.
• Maintenance supervision across HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and repairs.
• Experience using handheld and large-scale power tools.
• Knowledge of cost accounting related to equipment and labor.
• Leadership development and team coaching experience.
• Proficient with Google Workspace and standard office tools.
• Valid driver's license and safe vehicle operation.
• Strong written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and evaluate projects and standards; develop work plans.
• Ensure daily service is met and required documentation is filed on time.
• Develop goals, policies, and priorities for programs.
• Hire, train, motivate, and evaluate staff; enforce discipline.
• Lead division work programs with cost-effective operations.
• Set goals to enhance leadership and operating procedures on water issues.
• Prepare and administer section budget; forecast staffing and equipment needs.
• Review contracts, plans, specs, and agreements.
• Monitor compliance with regulatory standards, health/safety, HR practices.
• Perform related duties as required.

Skills

Water utility management

Supervisory leadership

Regulatory compliance

Google Workspace

Education

Utah Water Distribution certification (Level III)

Level III certification (Utah)

Tools

Power tools

Telemetry systems

Job description

Title: Water Treatment Operator for Potable Water as Maintenance Supervisor

• Must have a LEVEL III or higher in the state of Utah

Reports to: General Manager

About The Sorrel River Ranch Experience

Sorrel River Ranch aspires to welcome guests and staff into a progressive, authentic community that shares the common passion of living life to its fullest. We’re driven to develop and foster a one-of-a-kind ranch resort experience offering the best quality locally grown food, most unforgettable and enjoyable adventure pursuits, genuine relaxation that restores the mind and body, unique opportunities for bonding with loved ones, and a wealth of experiential education programming with the goal of expanding our collective awareness, understanding, and appreciation of the incredible world we all share.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Water Treatment Operator for Potable Water as Maintenance Supervisor plans, coordinates, facilitates, and directs the activities of operational areas. This includes safe drinking water, septic and irrigation management, as well as general maintenance oversight for the working ranch and hotel.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Must have a LEVEL III certification in the state of Utah
• Plans, coordinates, administers, and evaluates projects, processes, procedures, systems, and standards; develops and coordinates work plans; ensures daily service is met, and all state-required documentation is filed on time.
• Participates in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for assigned programs; recommends and administers policies and procedures.
• Selects, trains, motivates, and evaluates assigned personnel; provides or coordinates staff training; works with employees to correct deficiencies; enforces discipline and termination procedures.
• Initiates the accomplishment of the Division's work program using staff resources and innovative approaches including empowered team concepts; monitors program performance to maintain cost-effective operations.
• Establishes goals to enhance organizational leadership, strategic planning and operating procedures related to specific water issues.
• Develops, prepares, and administers the section budget; which may include capital improvement budgets; participates in the forecast of funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; monitors and approves expenditures; implements adjustments.
• Directs the research and compilation of comprehensive reports, and the review of contracts, plans, specifications and agreements.
• Monitors operations to comply with applicable regulatory standards, health and safety codes, and fiscal and human resource practices.
• Performs related duties as required.

EDUCATION/ EXPERIENCE/OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Five years of supervisory experience in the administration of a water utility which includes water distribution, production, recharge systems, backflow, electrical, telemetry and/or conservation operations
• Utah Water Distribution certification, or ability to obtain Utah certification within three months of hire. Level III certification required
• Required to have at least five years of maintenance supervisory oversight of comparative property dealing in HVAC, plumbing, electric, and general repairs.
• Ability and experience using both handheld and large-scale power tools
• Management and cost accounting principles as related to equipment and labor used by a domestic water provider.
• Broad range of modern management practices including leadership initiatives, staff teams, team development and coaching.
• Operate modern office equipment including computer equipment - Google Workspace required
• Operate a motor vehicle safely. Possess a valid driver’s license
• Understand, interpret, and apply general and specific administrative and departmental policies and procedures as well as applicable federal, state, and local policies, laws, and regulations.
• Prepare clear, concise and comprehensive reports, records, correspondence, and other written materials.
• Ability to communicate effective- orally and in writing.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ ABILITY TO:

• Lift 50+ pounds
• Walk for the duration of the shift
• Bend, stoop, kneel, and reach with hands and arms
• Withstand a moderate noise level
• Ability to work outdoors year-round in all weather conditions, including extreme heat, cold, rain, and wind