Water & Wastewater Operations Specialist

North Slope Borough; Alaska; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

North Slope Borough is seeking a Water Utility Systems Operator to safely operate and maintain the water treatment, distribution, and wastewater systems. You’ll oversee truck loading/dispatch, meter accuracy, and reporting, while complying with safety and regulatory requirements.

The role involves working outdoors in very cold Arctic conditions, performing laboratory tests, and pursuing operator certifications within probation. A valid Alaska driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent.
• Must obtain ICS-100, ICS-200, IS-700 and IS-800 within probationary period.
• CPR, AED and Basic First Aid Certification within probationary period.
• RCRA training within probationary period (40 CFR 265.16).
• HAZWOPER certification within probationary period.
• Small Quantity Handler training within probationary period (40 CFR 273.16).
• SPCC training within probationary period (40 CFR 112.7).
• Valid Alaska driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate and maintain mechanical equipment and machinery.
• Coordinate loading and dispatch of water trucks and wastewater receiving.
• Operate and monitor flow meters; verify inputs; perform resets/calibration; log anomalies.
• Match daily water and wastewater volumes between meters and receipts.
• Respond to after-hours call outs and alarms.
• Work outdoors in Arctic conditions.
• Pursue required operator certifications.
• Perform laboratory testing of water and wastewater samples.

Skills

Computer skills

PPE awareness

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Alaska driver’s license

Job description

North Slope Borough is seeking a Water Utility Systems Operator to safely operate and maintain the water treatment, distribution, and wastewater systems. You’ll oversee truck loading/dispatch, meter accuracy, and reporting, while complying with safety and regulatory requirements.

The role involves working outdoors in very cold Arctic conditions, performing laboratory tests, and pursuing operator certifications within probation. A valid Alaska driver’s license is required.