Water Operator III

Position

Description:

Water Operator III

Department:
Public Works – Water Division

Position Grade: 17

Supervisor:
Water Superintendent

FLSA Status:
Non-exempt

Revision date:
July 2026

The Water Operator III/IV works under the direction of the Water Superintendent to maintain, install, and repair water utility equipment in accordance with maintenance schedules.

• Utilizes and maintains the City's advanced metering Infrastructure.
• Installs, operates, maintains, and repairs the City's water storage, transmission, and distribution systems.
• Monitors system pressures, telemetry, and related operational equipment.
• Inspects, installs, repairs, cleans, and maintains water meters of various sizes.
• Responds to customer service requests and complaints; turns water service on and off as required.
• Completes work orders and various other records pertaining to work activities.
• Completes work orders and various other records pertaining to work activities.
• Operates small equipment, saws, compactor, generators, etc.
• Monitors' water systems looking for excavations, leaks, line breaks, or other situations which pose a threat to the water infrastructure.
• Observes and actively participates in work zone safety procedures and follows safety principles when operating vehicles and equipment; such as: flags on-coming vehicles to protect the public and workers; sets up warning signs and signalization equipment. Operates, cleans, and maintains tools, vehicles, and equipment to ensure proper working conditions.
• Maintains, repairs, and flushes fire hydrants.
• Assists in the maintenance and adjustments to Pressure Reducing Valves (PRV).
• Assists in the maintenance and repair of Booster Pump Stations.
• Assists in the miscellaneous sampling and testing of city water systems.
• Operates heavy equipment, including backhoe, loader, excavator, etc
• Maintains all components of the city water system; inspects, installs, repairs, and cleans water service connections, water lines, and responds timely to 24-hour emergency response calls, as required.
• Adheres to on-call rotation schedule and responds as required.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or G.E.D.

• Any work experience in construction, plumbing, or related field. Work experience in water system related operations, maintenance, construction, and repairs preferred.

• Valid Utah Drivers License

• Utah Class A CDL, including tanker endorsement
• Grade IV Distribution Water Operator certification
• Flagger Certification

• Policies, procedures, equipment, and materials required for effective water system related operations, maintenance, and repairs.
• General safety practices and procedures

• Observing and participating in work zone safety procedures
• Following safety principles when operating vehicles and equipment

• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Understand and follow instructions.
• Follow established operation, maintenance programs, and work assignments in a timely manner.
• Effectively maintain working relationships with other employees and interact with the public in a polite and professional manner.

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met or will be encountered by an employee while successfully performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the…