Water/Wastewater Operator (I-III)

Job Description

Job Description

Join one of Utah's fastest-growing communities and help shape the future of essential water infrastructure. We are seeking two dedicated Environmental Utilities Operators - one specializing in water and the other in wastewater. Whether your expertise lies in water distribution, treatment, and quality control or wastewater collection, maintenance, and compliance, we invite you to bring your skills to our team. As a crucial member of our Environmental Utilities Division, you will play a vital role in maintaining and improving the City's water and wastewater infrastructure, ensuring safe and efficient services for our community.

Benefits of Working for Vineyard

• Competitive pay with room to grow through Levels I–III
• Stable work, overtime opportunities, and on-call compensation
• City-sponsored health insurance through Select Health or stipend option.
• Retirement plan provided through Utah Retirement System (Pension or 401k options)
• 6.2% 401k contribution in lieu of Social Security taxes. (Rare and valuable)
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance with additional life insurance.
• Paid holidays, sick leave, and vacation.

If you are passionate about water and wastewater management, motivated to contribute to the growth of our City, and thrive in a collaborative work environment, we invite you to apply for this rewarding position.

Principal Duties

• Monitor the collection system, including surveying and repairing manholes, clearing obstructions, and operating heavy equipment for sewer maintenance. Collect mapping data for underground utilities, clean and flush utility lines, and maintain applicable tools and equipment.
• Inspect, operate, test, and maintain various water and wastewater pumping equipment, facilities, pipe systems, chemical feed systems, telemetry systems, and equipment associated with wastewater collections and culinary water delivery.
• Maintain, operate, and attend to pressurized irrigation systems, including pumps, wells, valves, and ponds.
• Perform all sampling, monitoring, and testing required to comply with Federal, State, and Local regulations.
• Read, install, and repair components of the City's water distribution and wastewater collection system. Deliver shut-off notices and turn water services off/on as needed.
• Perform daily checks of the water and wastewater systems.
• Snow removal and other duties as assigned.

Ideal Candidate

• Motivated and willing to work independently and as a team.
• Available on a rotating basis for on-call duty within City-established response timeframes. On-call time will be compensated in accordance with FLSA and City policy.
• Ability to operate heavy equipment as well as light equipment and vehicles.
• Valid Class D Utah Driver's License required.
• 1 or more years' experience working on a municipal wastewater collections system preferred.
• State Wastewater Collections Operator and other industry-related certifications preferred.
• State of Utah Water System Operator and other industry-related certifications preferred.
• Backflow tester or cross-connection control program administrator preferred.
• Must be able to meet the physical requirements of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Physical Requirements

This position requires the ability to perform physical tasks including walking, bending, kneeling, entering confined spaces, operating heavy equipment, and lifting up to 50 lbs. Employees must be able to meet the physical requirements of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Compliance & Employment Conditions

All hiring decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and the City's operational needs, and within the requirements of federal, state, and local employment laws. A post-offer background check and pre-employment drug test are required. Vineyard City provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the hiring process and employment. Vineyard City is an Equal Opportunity Employer .

Hiring Process Disclaimer

The City of Vineyard may modify or discontinue this hiring process at any time. The City may reject any applicant, waive non-essential requirements, or choose not to fill the position, all in accordance with applicable laws. Applicants are responsible for any costs they incur during the application process. Although the City intends to fill this position, there is no guarantee that a hire will be made.

Pre-employment drug testing and background check are required.