Utilities Operator Schweitzer Utility​/Water

Perks include:

• Free Alterra Mountain Resort pass
• Employee housing
• Discounted onsite childcare
• Accrued paid sick leave
• 401(k) match
• Great discounts and access to pro deals
• Depending on employment status you could qualify for full medical benefits, vacation time, and paid parental leave.

Employment Status:
Full Time, Year Round

Wage Range: starts at $21.00/hr Certifications affect pay range.

Minimum Age: 21

Background Check

Required:

No

Driver Verification

Required:

Yes

Drug Screen:
Yes

Responsible for the daily operation of Schweitzer Utility & Water Company’s water and wastewater systems.

• Ensure proper treatment and distribution of domestic water supply for public consumption.
• Maintain overall safety and security of the water storage system.
• Operational Monitoring to Track production and flow volumes.
• Perform maintenance and repair of supply, storage, and distribution systems.
• Install or replace new or repaired equipment.
• Respond to field maintenance issues as needed.
• Maintain daily records and documentation to comply with DEQ and other relevant regulations.
• Adhere to water testing requirements per DEQ.
• Develop a strong understanding of system infrastructure.

• Operate wastewater storage lagoons, treatment, and land application systems as instructed.
• Monitoring and Record-Keeping to ensure compliance with DEQ permit parameters.
• Monitor and record inflow into storage lagoons.
• Distribute wastewater via land application to designated areas using drip irrigation systems, adhering to hydraulic and nutrient loading parameters.
• Collect water samples from monitoring wells, storage facilities, and waterways to ensure compliance with established standards.
• Respond to field maintenance issues as needed.
• Maintain environmental and operational safety and security of wastewater collection, storage, and distribution systems.
• Develop a strong understanding of system infrastructure.

License/Certifications – We will assist you acquire the required state certifications for Level 1 water and wastewater system operators. Will maintain certifications annually through required continuing education seminars.

Technical - Must have working knowledge in the use of hand and power tools and be mechanically inclined with good trouble-shooting skills. Familiarity with, and ability to operate, heavy equipment helpful. Familiarity with plumbing and pipe installation helpful. Basic computer skills (data entry) required.

Physical Capabilities – Able to lift up to 50 lbs on your own and with assistance up to 100lbs. Expected to stand/walk entirety of shift. Will regularly walk on slick and slippery surfaces.

Additional – Strong initiative and guest service skills are preferred.

Minimum education required- GED or High school Diploma

Minimum time in related position – at least 6 months experience preferred