# Water System Maintenance Operator II ( May underfill at a level I)

**Company**: Public Utilities
**Work arrangement**: onsite
**Experience**: mid
**Job type**: full-time
**Salary**: $25.03 - $32.90
**Category**: Facilities & Maintenance
**Industry**: Other

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## Description

We are seeking a skilled Water System Maintenance Operator II to join our team. As a Water System Maintenance Operator II, you will perform specialised and routine water maintenance work, operating assigned equipment and vehicles. You will work as part of a crew to repair and replace broken pipes, mains, valves, and hydrants.

**Responsibilities:**

- Operate and maintain water system equipment, including dump trucks, front-end loaders, compressors, and backhoes

- Repair and replace broken pipes, mains, valves, and hydrants using hand equipment and heavy machinery

- Communicate with customers regarding project details and any necessary interruptions to their water service

- Operate system valves to shut down supplies or restore service

- Assist with completion of work orders and inventory sheets

- Participate in job investigations to determine necessary utility location, traffic signing, and coordination with property owners

- Supervise a crew and operate a backhoe on a daily basis in the absence of a Senior Water System Maintenance Operator

**Benefits:**

- Health Insurance

- Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance

- Paid vacation and personal leave

- 6-12 weeks of paid parental leave available

- Retirement contributions toward a pension plan and/or 401(k)

- Robust Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)

- Up to $4,000 tuition reimbursement annually

- Discounted supplemental benefits like pet insurance and legal services

**Requirements:**

- Possession of a valid Utah Commercial Drivers License Class 'A' and other CDL endorsements as required

- Three years paid work experience performing water system maintenance and repair

- Two years paid work experience operating related heavy equipment

- Certification required, or ability to obtain within six months from hire, in Confined Space Entry, Trench and Shoring, Flagging and Traffic Control Device Placement, and Forklift Operation

- Demonstrated ability to respond to emergencies and work well with co-workers, supervisors, and the general public

**Working Conditions:**

- Heavy physical activity

- Exposure to disagreeable elements such as heat, cold, dampness, fumes, noise, dust, or grease

- Intermittent exposure to stress as a result of human behaviour

- May be assigned to shift work, extensive overtime, callouts, standby, or rotating shift schedules

## Skills

### Required
- water system maintenance
- heavy equipment operation
- communication
- problem-solving

### Nice to have
- Water Distribution Operator IV certification

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