Water Distribution Operator Entry-Level or Level II

WATER DISTRIBUTION OPERATOR ENTRY-LEVEL OR LEVEL II

OPENING DATE: 5/20/2026

CLOSING DATE: Open until filled

Entry Level - Grade 7 $ 19.83 - $29.74 hourly (salary will generally begin at the first step of the range, dependent upon education and experience)

Level II - Grade 8 $ 21.06 - $31.59 hourly (salary will generally begin at the first step of the range, dependent upon education and experience)

Riverton City is seeking a full‑time position as a Water Distribution Operator at Entry Level or Level II, in the Water Department. This position performs a variety of unskilled, semi‑skilled, and skilled work related to the installation, maintenance, and repair of the Culinary and/or Secondary Water Distribution Systems.

• Flushes the Culinary and Secondary Water Systems.
• Exercises system valves.
• Assists with system leak repairs.
• Assists with fire hydrant repairs.
• Assists with monthly shutoffs and reconnections.
• Assists with maintenance and repairs of public infrastructure.
• Operates a variety of hand tools and small power tools.
• Participates in worksite safety procedures; sets up barricades, safety signs, and signals; may perform flagging duties to ensure work zone safety.
• Performs minor maintenance on vehicles, equipment, and facilities.
• Assists/performs daily production calculations.
• Assists/performs daily security checks and well reads.
• Assists/performs safety inspections.
• Completes field reports.
• May assist with blue staking.
• Participates in on‑call rotations.
• Operates specialized heavy equipment (II).
• May perform routine maintenance and repairs to system filters.
• May perform routine maintenance and repairs to chlorination and fluoridation systems.
• Any other responsibilities that would be required to maintain effective operations of the department.

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Must possess a valid Utah Driver's License with a good driving record
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• 1+ years' experience in culinary/secondary water systems preferred
• 1+ years' experience in leak repairs preferred
• 1+ years' experience as an equipment operator preferred
• Must get ATSSA flagger certification
• Must have a Utah Commercial Driver's License A with a tanker endorsement or obtain within 6 months of hire

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• 2+ years' experience in culinary/secondary water systems required
• 2+ years' experience as a Water Distribution Operator IV required
• 1+ years' experience in Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) preferred
• 1+ years' experience as an equipment operator required
• Must have a Utah Commercial Driver's License A with a tanker endorsement and a good record

• Ability to follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors and other employees
• Ability to perform manual labor
• Ability and willingness to work outside in various environmental exposures
• Good problem‑solving and multi‑tasking skills required
• Good customer orientation skills required

Successful candidates must pass a pre‑employment drug screen, a background and driving record check, and a Human Performance Evaluation, be able to lift up to 50 lbs., and provide employment verification (I-9). This position has a six‑month probation period.

Riverton City is an Equal Opportunity Employer.