Water Systems Maintenance Operator (App, I, II, III)

Job Posting Closing Date:

11/12

Provo City is looking for a Water Systems Maintenance Operator to provide skilled maintenance work with responsibility for the construction, operation, and upkeep of Provo City’s water distribution system. Civic-minded individuals interested in supporting the numerous services provided to the residents of Provo City are strongly encouraged to apply.

Provo City offers competitive pay; paid leaves, including vacation, sick, holidays, bereavement, and parental leaves; generous employer-paid health insurance; retirement and pension plans; free use of the Provo Recreation Center, Peaks Ice Arena, and City Library; and regular review of compensation practices to remain competitive with the local market among many other great benefits.

Job Details

Application Process: Applications will be considered in the order they are received. Applicants must meet the minimum requirements listed below to be eligible for consideration .

Pay rate: (G23, 24, 25, 26) $20.64-$32.93 per hour depending on qualifications.

Essential Duties:

Apprentice Operator:

• Assist in excavating ground for water mains, service lines, fire hydrants, valves, water meters, and other related facilities and objects.

• Assist in the installation, maintenance, and repair of water mains, service lines, fire hydrants, fountains, sprinklers, and water meters.

• Assist in the maintenance and repair of equipment and in thawing frozen pipes.

• Follow safety protocol.

• May rebuild and test large meters, change out meters, and assist with billing inquiries.

• Assist with record keeping and perform other duties as needed.

Operator I:

• Independently perform all duties required of an apprentice water systems operator.

• Assist in digging and filling trenches using a backhoe and front-end loader.

• Assist with repairing leaks in pipes.

• Install water meters, angle meter valves, meter boxes, rings and lids, pipes, copper tubing, meter yokes, flanges, flair and compression fittings, joints, main line repair clamps, and service taps on small to mid-size pipes.

• Identify abnormal conditions, resolve basic operation issues, and perform other duties as needed.

Operator II and Operator III:

• Independently perform all duties required of lower-level water systems operators,

• Cut blacktop and break up pavement prior to excavation.

• Operate boom truck to set pipe.

• Install service taps and water line taps on all sizes of pipes.

• Repair fire hydrants, main line valves, and pressure reducing valves.

• Install, repair, test, program, and calibrate large and remote meters in the shop or field.

• Maintain job records.

• Ensure compliance with job site safety and regulations.

• Act as foreman as needed.

• Assist with training others as needed and perform other duties as needed.

Minimum Requirements:

All Levels

• A high school diploma or equivalent (GED) is required for all levels.

• A valid flagger certificate is required at all levels.

• Additional education may be substituted for experience as allowed by the State of Utah to qualify for unrestricted water operator certification.

Apprentice Operator:

• One year of experience in general construction or other work requiring mechanical aptitude.

• A valid, lawful Driver License.

Operator I:

• One year of professional water operator experience.

• A valid, lawful Commercial Driver License with Hazmat endorsement.

• Unrestricted Grade I Utah Water Systems Operator.

Operator II:

• Two years of professional water operator experience.

• A valid, lawful Commercial Driver License with Hazmat endorsement.

• Unrestricted Grade II Utah Water Distribution Operator certificate.

Operator III:

• Four years of professional water operator experience.

• A valid, lawful Commercial Driver License with Hazmat endorsement.

• Unrestricted Grade III Utah Water Distribution Operator.

Pre-employment Screening: Prior to appointment, applicant will be required to successfully pass a drug screen and criminal background check. Non-disclosure may result in dismissal. Applicants with unsatisfactory drug screen results will be ineligible for appointment or application to any Provo City position for a minimum period of six (6) months.

Full time

Regular

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