Water Operator

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Public Works Department
Rate of Pay: $20.44 - $25.55
Status:
Until filled
Details:
Please upload resume and complete application. Application reviews will be every two weeks.

This position runs from October 2026 - May 2027. Position is 29 hours per week.

Application must be completed to be considered for this role.

The City of Jerome is a dynamic organization which positively affects our citizens every day. Every position within the City is expected to be a leader within our organization, as well as in our community. This position performs a variety of semi-skilled and skilled tasks related to the everyday operations and some emergency operations within the Public Works Department. Works on varied shifts including a rotating Duty Call Back status and must be able to respond within one hour to anywhere in the service area.

Works under the immediate supervision of Operator II, Lead Operator, and/or Operations Supervisor.

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• Installs, renews, and/or repairs water mains and service lines
• Assist with maintenance of the irrigation system
• Raises or lowers valve boxes, curb boxes manholes, or fire hydrants when necessary for changes of grade on streets, sidewalks, etc.
• Replaces or repairs non-functioning water meters, fire hydrants, fittings, and broken pipe sections
• Irrigation line and box installation and repairs
• Operator in Training for meter reading and meter maintenance, facility line locating and irrigation operations
• Turn off or on service, readings/meters and leak checks
• Keeps a log of shift operations
• Operation of light equipment
• Operator in Training for backhoe, dump truck, mowers, vacuum-wagon, and other equipment
• Inspect and service equipment before operation
• Sign installation and repair
• Assist in water and sewer main installation and repairs
• Take and record well readings
• Maintains building, grounds, piping, roadway, and machinery
• Operator in Training for snow plowing, street sanding, pothole patching, street painting, backfill street cuts and street crack filling
• Under supervision, performs Water Distribution Maintenance as needed

• Attends department meetings and communicates regularly with the Supervisors and co-workers.
• Maintains a professional and courteous demeanor at all times.
• Provides timely, respectful and thorough customer service.
• Communicates daily with cross-functional teams regarding issues, events, and updates.
• Maintains a proper professional image and generates positive public image.
• Expected to be a leader within the organization as well as in our community.
• All other duties as assigned

• Working knowledge of a variety of semi-skilled maintenance and manual tasks;
• Some knowledge of masonry, carpentry and welding skills;
• Some knowledge of equipment parts and preventive maintenance;
• Knowledge of job safety and safety precautions related to public works operations;
• Working knowledge of traffic laws and regulations;
• Ability to utilize mathematical skills including basic geometry for mathematical calculations;
• Ability to perform manual tasks for sustained periods of time;
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees, the public and Supervisors.

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Experience in performing various water operational semi-skilled maintenance or construction tasks preferred; or
• An equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Possession of Idaho OIT (Operator in Training)…