Wastewater Tech , II, III

Position: FT - Wastewater Tech I, II, III
Murray City

is now accepting applications for

WASTEWATER TECHNICIAN I, II, or III

(Will fill based on experience)

Opening Date: 05/19/2026

Closing Date: Open until filled (application review begins 06/03/26)

Salary: $21.60 - $32.77 hourly, hiring range is $21.60 - $27.58 DOE (Wastewater Tech I)

$23.41 - $35.53 hourly, hiring range is $23.41 - $29.88 DOE (Wastewater Tech II)

$25.83 - $39.18 hourly, hiring range is $25.83 - $32.96 DOE (Wastewater Tech III)

Status: Full-time

Department: Public Works/Wastewater

General Description: Under the supervision of the Wastewater Supervisor, performs a variety of semi-skilled and skilled maintenance work on Murray City's sanitary sewer system.

Minimum Requirements:

Wastewater Tech I:

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Six (6) months construction/laborer experience.

Special Requirements:

• Must be able to obtain a Utah Commercial Driver License within six (6) months of appointment.
• Must be able to obtain a Utah Wastewater Collections System Operator, Grade I Certificate within six (6) months of appointment.
• Must be able to obtain Flag Person Certification within six (6) months of appointment.
• Must be generally available and respond to emergency "call outs" at any time of day, year-round, regardless of weather conditions.

Wastewater Tech II:

• Two (2) years of experience as a Wastewater Technician I, or any equivalent combination of education and construction experience.

Special Requirements:

• Must possess a Utah Commercial Driver License with tanker endorsement.
• Must be at least a Grade II State Certified "Wastewater Collections System" operator and successfully pass a written and practical operations test specific to Murray City's Wastewater Department.
• Must posses a Traffic Control Technician Certification (TCT).
• Must be a Certified Flag Person.
• Performs duties on trouble truck and must be generally available and respond within 30 minutes to emergency "call outs" at any time of day, year-round, regardless of weather conditions.

Wastewater Tech III:

• Graduation from high school or equivalent and three (3) years experience as a Wastewater Technician II in Murray City, or five (5) years construction experience with at least one (1) year experience as an Equipment Operator, or any equivalent combination of education and construction experience.

Special Requirements:

• Must possess a valid Utah Commercial Driver License with tanker endorsement.
• Must be at least a Grade III State Certified "Wastewater Collections System" operator and successfully pass a written and practical operations test specific to Murray City Sewer Department.
• Must be familiar with telemetering equipment and SCADA equipment.
• Must possess a Traffic Control Technician certification (TCT).
• Must possess a Certified Pesticide Applicator license.
• Must be a Certified Flag Person.
• Performs duties on trouble truck and must be generally available and respond within 30 minutes to emergency "call outs" at any time of day, year-round, regardless of weather conditions.

Essential Duties:

• Performs unskilled labor in general maintenance and construction using a wide variety of hand and power tools.
• Assists in operating a high-pressure jet machine, sewer rodder, closed circuit TV equipment.
• Assists in locating manholes, sewer clean-outs, and main sewer lines.
• Assists in setting up flow and strength measuring devices.
• Assists in maintaining pump stations and grounds.
• Is familiar with and complies with all Murray City safety rules and regulations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

A complete list of essential duties and minimum qualifications can be viewed on the job descriptions which can be found here

Benefits:

• Pension through Utah Retirement System
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance
• Vacation - 12 days/yr; sick leave - 12 days/yr; 15 paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Down Payment Assistance Program

Application Instructions: Qualified applicants must complete a Murray City employment application online at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). If you do not have access to a computer, you may come to the Murray City Human Resource Office located at 10 East 4800 South, Murray, UT between the hours of 8:00 and 4:00 pm, Monday-Friday.

Note: In the interest of workplace and public safety, all offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a chemical screen for the purpose of detecting the presence of alcohol and/or controlled substances in the body. A background check is conducted if the candidate is over 18 years of age.

Murray City is an equal opportunity employer and affords equal opportunity to all applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, disability, veteran status or any other status protected under local, state or federal laws.