Water & Wastewater Systems Technician

City of Sheridan; Sheridan (WY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Sheridan is seeking a dedicated individual to fill the position of Utility Maintenance Operator, performing technical duties in the maintenance, repair, and operation of water and wastewater systems. The role may start as Operator in Training or Operator I depending on certification level.

Ideal candidates will work in varied conditions and may obtain Water Distribution I and Wastewater Collection I licenses within one year of employment.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write and perform mathematical calculations at a level associated with completing high school or equivalent.
• Sufficient experience or apprenticeship/internship related to the major duties.
• Possession of or ability to obtain a Wyoming commercial driver's license within 6 months.
• Development of Water Distribution I and Wastewater Collection I licenses within 1 year of employment.

Responsibilities

• Performs maintenance and repair of sanitary sewer mains, point repairs, manhole repairs, lift station maintenance and acceptance of new infrastructure.
• Performs maintenance and repairs of water mains, pressure reducing valves, pump stations, reservoirs and fire hydrants; accepts new infrastructure.
• Performs excavation of live underground utilities using safe procedures.
• Operates tandem axle dump trucks and other equipment as needed.
• Operates and maintains a complex electrical hydropower station for power generation.
• Flushes water lines and conducts water sampling for quality control.
• Installs live water main taps for customer service lines.
• Monitors anode health with corrosion protection systems.
• Installs, repairs and maintains fire hydrants; operates valves as needed.
• Operates, programs and maintains water meters for the MiNet system.
• Maintains sanitary sewer systems with jet/vac and CCTV equipment.
• Inspects new construction of water mains, sanitary and storm sewers.
• Installs and repairs manholes.
• Responds to after-hours emergencies when on call.
• Responds to customer questions and creates work orders in asset management software.

Skills

Reading and writing

Mathematical calculations

Safety procedures

Oral and written communication

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Carteraph

Job description

The City of Sheridan is seeking a dedicated individual to fill the position of Utility Maintenance Operator, performing technical duties in the maintenance, repair, and operation of water and wastewater systems. The role may start as Operator in Training or Operator I depending on certification level.

Ideal candidates will work in varied conditions and may obtain Water Distribution I and Wastewater Collection I licenses within one year of employment.