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