Water & Wastewater Operator

Location: St. George

# Water & Wastewater Operator Powder HQ - Eden, UT 84310## Overview Salary Range $24.00 - $38.00 Hourly Position Type Full Time Year Round Category Development ## About Powder
** Company Background
** Powder is a year-round resort and real estate development project nestled throughout 12,000 acres in the Wasatch Mountains of Northern Utah. We are striving to be the premier place of being and doing, a destination that fuses outdoor recreation with a cultural and hospitality program that connects visitors with a deeper sense of self and purpose. Our core values come to life in a unique and natural setting of unparalleled beauty.

We’re looking for Big-Hearted Champions who are passionate about outdoor recreation, art, and meaningful connection. Together, we're crafting a one-of-a-kind, multi-season destination that seamlessly blends outdoor art, exhilarating recreation, and exceptional hospitality. If you’re an enthusiastic, caring team player who strives for excellence—and always tries to do the right thing, even when no one is watching—you’ll fit right in at Powder.
** We Are:
** Big-hearted: passionate, warm, joyful, and generous. We’re champions: tenacious, intolerant of mediocrity, and constantly seeking feedback. These values make us who we are and help drive us to fulfill our purpose: to spark wonder.
** Our Commitment to Equality
** Together we are one team, not an "us vs. them" mentality. We are focused on being a progressive employer with pay equity, inclusion, while building diverse teams## About this position

Job Title:

Water & Wastewater Operator  Department:
Development  Status: FT Year Round Hourly  Reporting To: VP, Mountain Construction

Position Overview:

Powder Mountain Water and Sewer Improvement District is seeking a dependable, safety-minded Water and Wastewater Operator to help maintain the infrastructure that keeps our community's water and sewer systems running reliably. This is a hands-on field position responsible for the pro-active upkeep, repair, maintenance, and monitoring of the District's distribution and collection systems, pump stations, treatment lagoons, and related facilities.

Key Responsibilities:

* Maintain, monitor, and repair water mains, hydrants, meters, pumps, storage tanks and District infrastructure
* Locate and operate valves to safely shut down service for repairs, and notify affected property owners in advance
* Install, replace, and repair water meters and master valves for service extensions
* Read and record water meters on a monthly basis
* Respond to SCADA system and customer alarms to ensure water availability, system integrity, and resident safety – including after typical working hours and during weekends/holidays.
* Inspect booster and well pumps and storage tanks daily and complete required inspection reports
* Inspect fire hydrants and valves on a schedule set by the Supervisor
* Maintain and inspect manholes, wet wells, and lift stations daily and complete required reports
* Monitor operating conditions, meters, and gauges; record readings and operational data
* Collect and test water and sewage samples; document and report results to regulatory agencies
* Add chemicals such as chlorine or ammonia to disinfect water and other liquids as required
* Operate equipment used to purify, clarify, and treat water and process or dispose of sewage
* Clean and maintain equipment, tanks, infrastructure, and work areas
* Inspect and review contractor work for compliance with District standards and specifications
* Coordinate with contractors and builders for construction water needs and usage
* Follow all OSHA and EPA safety standards and regulations, and inform the Supervisor of any equipment issues

Requirements and/or

Qualifications:

* At least 18 years of age
* High school diploma or GED
* Must reside within 30 minutes of District boundaries to ensure timely emergency response
* Working knowledge of water/sewer utility principles, practices, and methods
* Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work well with the public and supervisors
* Preferred Unrestricted Grade I Distribution Certification with the State of Utah or ability to obtain within…