Water Operator

The Water Operator I is responsible for the day-to-day operation and maintenance of the Municipal Water System on an assigned shift basis. Work is performed under the direction of the supervisor in charge.

• Operates, services, maintains and checks equipment, instruments, pumps, and valves.
• Takes readings of pressures, volumes, weights, levels, flows and other data, and records them on log sheets.
• Makes routine water quality tests.
• Performs maintenance on Water Division equipment, pumps, pipes, vehicles, buildings, structures and grounds.
• Collects samples, performs simple analysis, and records results.
• Installs, repairs, and inspects water lines, valves and pumps.
• Responds to calls and concerns from the public.
• Installs, reads, and repairs water meters.
• Locates and marks water lines.
• Performs maintenance duties during after‑hours on‑call periods with a response time of one hour.
• Assists in various duties, shifts and functions of the Water Division operations.
• Performs other duties as assigned. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time.

• Idaho Class “B or Higher” Commercial Driver’s License or the ability to obtain one within six months of employment.
• Class I Water Distribution License or the ability to obtain one within one year of employment.
• Applicants must be able to pass a background check and drug testing.

Equal Opportunity Employer.