Water Operator

Salary : $3,650.40 Monthly
Location : Mountain Home
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 202600011
Department: Public Works
Opening Date: 08/17/2026
Closing Date: 9/1/2026 5:00 PM Mountain
FLSA: Non-Exempt


Qualifications


- Graduation from high school or possession of a GED
- Experience performing manual and skilled tasks
- Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work.

General Statement of Duties


Main duties involve the manual and semi-skilled service work and maintenance of the City's water distribution system including: repairing leaks, installing water taps, replacing cracked and broken pipes, and reading water meters. And other duties as required.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge of:
- Operation of large trucks and equipment
- Construction equipment, materials, and methods of water distribution
- Traffic hazards and traffic safety principles, practices, and procedures
- Proper lifting techniques and personal protective equipment used in the operation of hand and power tools

Ability to:
- Comprehend and follow safety rules and regulations
- Operate hand and power tools used in public works facility maintenance and repair
- Communicate well with others, both orally and in writing, using both technical and non-technical language
- Understand and follow oral and/or written policies, procedures and instructions
- Operate light and medium-duty equipment and hand/power tools
- Understand and follow effective safety practices and procedures.

Other Requirements


All candidates are required to pass the following to be considered for the above position:
- Ability to pass a background check, driving record, and pre-employment drug/alcohol test
- Possession of a driver's license issued by the State of Idaho
- Obtain an Idaho Class I Water Distribution License within one year of eligibility
The City of Mountain Home offers a generous benefits package to all full-time employees including:

• PERSI retirement plan, optional 401k and 457b plans
• 100% employer-paid health insurance (plus a portion of dependent coverage), 100% employer-paid dental and vision insurance for the employee and dependents, employer-paid group life insurance plan, optional Flexible Spending Account, and Employee Assistance Program
• Paid holidays (12), vacation, and sick leave
• Wellness program
• Free or discounted access to City recreation activities including: library, golf course, and swimming pool