Posted by TOOELE CITY CORPORATION

WATER DISTRIBUTION OPERATOR Will Hire at Level Commensurate with Certification & Competencies Minimum Rates of Pay: Operator I $22.19 | Operator II $24.48 | Operator III $25.96 | Operator IV $27.52 Plus, premium pay for call-outs and $25/day premium pay while on-call Comprehensive Benefit Package Provided ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Providing high quality H2O to our City takes a team of dedicated and skilled operators who know the ins and outs of our comprehensive distribution system.
In this position, you will work as a front-line technician ensuring the efficient and reliable delivery of clean and healthy drinking water to the City.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and ambitious person to join this team. Whether you are experienced in water systems or new to the profession, we'd love to talk with you.
This position provides a career advancement plan that recognizes your on-the-job training and technical certifications as you promote in our organization. An example of a work day may include: - Checking alarms, water levels, and other operational functions via our computerized monitoring system called SCADA; - Driving to water sources such as wells, well houses, and tanks to physically observe and treat water at the distribution source; - Receiving, investigating, and responding to citizen inquiries regarding lack of water, leaks, high or low pressure, unusual noise, etc.; - Respond to water line breaks or other dysfunctions in the underground infrastructure and piping system to identify cause; - Secure work zones using traffic control techniques; - Performs skilled labor to repair the infrastructure including securing water line for repair; reviewing mapping and GIS systems to identify other underground utilities; using heavy equipment such as a backhoe to dig to water line; replacing piping and other utility systems; - Installing water meters, boxes, lids, connections, meters, etc. - Replacing defective parts of regulators, adjusting valves, and similar maintenance tasks; - Setting pressure gauges and testing backflow prevention devices; - Installing fire hydrants, valves, regulators and other water devices; - Taking water samples and sending for laboratory analysis; - Entering confined spaces; and, - Preparing reports and other records as needed. To be considered you will need: - Age 18 or older; - High school diploma (or equivalent); and, - Possess and maintain a valid Utah State Driver License (or obtain within 1 month) and a driving record acceptable to Tooele City's insurability and risk management standards. As a condition of hire and continued employment you will need: - To obtain a Class B CDL with valid medical card within twelve (12) months of assignment to position and maintain them.
If you do not have a CDL upon hire, Tooele City will pay for your training costs to obtain your CDL but you will be required to sign a Training Reimbursement Agreement Plan which requires that you repay a pro-rated reimbursement of tuition and expenses that was paid on your behalf if you resign within one year after attainment; - To pass the certification and competency requirements established for the position; and, - Utah Certified Level I Water Distribution Operator within one year of assignment to position (or next reasonable testing period as specified by the supervisor). Water is the essence of life.
Therefore, you will be required to respond to emergency call-outs within the time periods specified in City or department policies which may limit residency options.
You must be able and willing to work weekends, or split sh ifts, mornings or afternoons (not rotation), and holidays.
Call-outs earn premium pay and are guaranteed pay for a minimum of 2 hours even if the time worked was shorter. DISCLAIMER - Tooele City is a drug and alcohol-free workplace.
Positions deemed safety-sen itive and/or that require a CDL are subject to pre-employment drug testing and random drug/alcohol testing during employment. Background checks, including criminal history checks, are required for applicants age 18 and older.
Criminal history records are not an automatic disqualification from employment with Tooele City.
Our general background policies & procedures can be found on our website at: WWW.TOOELECITY.GOV click on City Departments, Human Resources, Personnel Policies and Procedures, Hiring and Job Assignments. To be employed in a position that requires driving, you must possess and maintain a valid Utah State Driver License (or obtain prior to hire), 12 months experience driving (not including time for learner's permit), and have a driving record acceptable for Tooele City's insurance and risk management standards.
Tooele City is an equal opportunity employer.
Applicants needing an accommodation in the application or selection process may contact the HR office. For more information, or to apply now, you must go to the website below.
Please DO NOT email your resume to us as we only accept applications through our website. https://tooelecity.applicantpro.com/jobs/3612058-333713.html