Water/Wastewater Utility Systems Operator - SCC

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

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.

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

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.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: