Water/Wastewater Utility Systems Operator - SCC

North Slope Borough — Public Works; Alaska; On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

North Slope Borough — Public Works is seeking a Water Utility Systems Operator to operate and maintain the water and wastewater systems. You will manage water truck dispatch, meter readings, and daily reconciliations while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, Alaska driver’s license, and certifications in ICS, CPR/First Aid, RCRA, and SPCC during probation. Expect outdoor, Arctic conditions and occasional after-hours work.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid Alaska driver’s license.
• ICS 100/200/700/800 required within probation.
• CPR/AED and Basic First Aid certification within probation.
• RCRA training within probation.
• SPCC training within probation.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain Water Utility Systems Operator functions.
• Safely operate mechanical equipment and machinery.
• Coordinate loading and dispatch of water trucks and wastewater receiving.
• Operate flow meters and verify transactions; document anomalies.
• Maintain records and report to supervisor.
• Perform laboratory testing and basic chemical handling.
• Respond to after-hours calls and alarms.

Skills

PC proficiency

Safety awareness

Water treatment operations

Troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Flow meters

Calibration tools

Boiler systems

Job description

Summary or Purpose

Operate and maintain the water utility system, which consists of four system types - Water

Treatment. Water Distribution, Wastewater Treatment and Wastewater Collection. Must have a

professional and courteous demeanor when interacting with customers and regulatory agency

personnel. Oversees daily truck-based water dispensing and wastewater receipt operations. Ensures

accurate metering, ticketing, and end-of-day reconciliation troubleshoots equipment and maintains

safe, reliable service.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all
• Employees in this classification. Shown are duties intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.
• Perform the functions of the Water Utility Systems Operator.
• Safely operate and maintain mechanical equipment and machinery;
• Coordinate loading and dispatch of water trucks and wastewater receiving. Enforce safety and spill- prevention practices.
• Operate and monitor flow meters; verify driver inputs and transaction IDs; perform resets and calibration checks; log anomalies such as partial fills or unrecorded volumes.
• Maintain printer function and ensure each transaction prints and is issued to the driver. File receipts by date/vehicle and report equipment faults immediately.
• Match daily water and wastewater volumes between meters and receipts.
• Resolve discrepancies, submit daily log of totals, and deliver reports to supervisor.
• Troubleshooting & Maintenance: Diagnose and resolve issues with flow meters, printers, valves, and actuators. Initiate work orders for recurring faults and track until closure.
• Safety & Compliance: Maintain clean, organized work areas.
• Report spills, near-misses, and participate in safety meetings and drills.
• Perform laboratory testing or water and wastewater samples for process control.
• Prepare chemical solutions and operate chemical feed systems correctly according to the process rate of flow. Perform basic math calculations.
• Make minor repairs to keep equipment operable, under the supervision of the Lead Operator.
• Operate and maintain membrane filtration water treatment systems.
• Operate and maintain the wastewater treatment plant.
• Operate and maintain distribution and collection pipelines and appurtenances.
• Operate, troubleshoot and maintain boiler and hydronic systems.
• Work safely in trench excavation environments to maintain and repair pipelines.
• Respond promptly and effectively to after-hours call outs and alarms.
• Use of all the recommended personal protective equipment is mandatory.
• Pursue obtaining the required levels of operator certification.
• Work outdoors as required in very cold, Arctic conditions.
• Work in close proximity to raw sewage and wastewater. Work on weekends and holidays as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Skill in using personal computers and a variety of software applications.
• Knowledge of North Slope Borough organization, operations, policies and procedures.
• Knowledge and understanding of basic shop safety, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), and
• Safley Data Sheets (SOS);
• Must be able to work in various inside and outside environments being subjected to weather
• changes, noise vibrations, job hazards and atmospheric conditions.
• Ability to understand safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.

Education, Experience, Certifications and Licenses Required

• High school diploma, or G.E.D/or. A combination of 12 years of education and related work experience.
• Valid State of Alaska driver's License that meets North Slope insurance criteria.
• Required to obtain Incident Command System {ICS) IS I 00, JS 200, IS 700 and IS 800 within the
• probationary period:
• Required to obtain CPR, AED and Basic First Aid Certification within the probationary period.
• Obtain site specific ResoKurce Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) training in accordance with
• 40 C.F.R. § 265.16 within the probationary period:
• Obtain Hazardous Waste and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) current certification within the
• probationary period.
• Obtain Small Quantity Handler training in accordance with 40 C.F.R. 273.16 within the probationary
• period.
• Obtain site specific Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) training in accordance
• with 40 C.F.R 112.7 (f)(I)(2) and (3) within the probationary period: