WATER DISTRIBUTION OPERATOR

ENTRY-LEVEL, LEVEL II OR III

OPENING DATE: 03/29/2024

CLOSING DATE: Open until filled

*Job openings are posted for a minimum of three calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the fourth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.

SALARY: Entry Level: GRADE 7 $18.51 - $26.64 hourly (salary will generally begin at the first step of the range, dependent upon education and experience)

Level II GRADE 8 $19.72 - $28.37 hourly (salary will generally begin at the first step of the range, dependent upon education and experience)

Level III GRADE 10 $22.41 - $32.92 hourly (salary will generally begin at the first step of the range, dependent upon education and experience)

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Riverton City is seeking a full-time position as a Water Distribution Operator Entry Level, Level II or Level III, in the Water Department. This position performs a variety of unskilled, semi-skilled, and skilled work related to the installation, maintenance, and repair of the Culinary and/or Secondary Water Distribution Systems.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

(These examples are not all-inclusive)

• Flushes the Culinary and Secondary Water Systems.
• Exercises system valves.
• Assists with system leak repairs.
• Assists with fire hydrant repairs.
• Assists with monthly shutoffs and reconnections.
• Assists with maintenance and repairs of public infrastructure.
• Operates a variety of hand tools and small power tools.
• Participates in worksite safety procedures; sets up barricades, safety signs, and signals; may perform flagging duties to ensure work zone safety.
• Performs minor maintenance on vehicles, equipment and facilities.
• Assists/performs daily production calculations.
• Assists/performs daily security checks and well reads.
• Assists/performs safety inspections.
• Completes field reports.
• May assist with blue staking.
• Participates in on-call rotations.
• Operates specialized heavy equipment (II).
• May perform routine maintenance and repairs to system filters.
• May perform routine maintenance and repairs to chlorination and fluoridation systems.
• Any other responsibilities that would be required to maintain effective operations of the department.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Entry Level

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Must possess a valid Utah Driver's License with a good driving record
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• 1+ years' experience in culinary/secondary water systems preferred
• 1+ years' experience in leak repairs preferred
• 1+ years' experience as an equipment operator preferred
• 1+ years' experience as a Water Distribution Operator II
• Must get ATSSA flagger certification
• Must have a Utah Commercial Driver License A with a tanker endorsement or obtain within 6 months of hire

Level II

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• 2+ years' experience in culinary/secondary water systems required
• 2+ years' experience as a Water Distribution Operator IV required
• 1+ years' experience in Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) preferred
• 1+ years' experience as an equipment operator required
• Must have a Utah Commercial Drivers License A with a tanker endorsement and a good record

Level III

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• 5+ years' experience in culinary/secondary water systems required
• 5+ years' experience as a Water Distribution Operator IV required
• 1+ years' experience in Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA)
• Unrestricted equipment operator required
• Must have Amiad Filter Test
• Must have a Utah Commercial Drivers License A with a tanker endorsement and a good record
• Must have Certification in Backflow Administration
• Must have Sampling B-T Test

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Ability to follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors and other employees
• Ability to perform manual labor
• Ability and willingness to work outside in various environmental exposures
• Good problem solving and multi-tasking skills required
• Good customer orientation skills required

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Successful candidates must pass a pre-employment drug screen, a background screen, provide a copy of their driving record, and pass a Human Performance Evaluation able to lift up to 50 lbs., and provide employment verification (I-9). This position has a six-month probation period.

Riverton City is an Equal Opportunity Employer.