Water/Wastewater Utilities Apprentice
Listed on 2026-02-08
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Engineering
Environmental Engineer, Environmental Compliance
Overview
Water/Wastewater Utilities Apprentice (Manufacturing)
SUMMARY Responsible for assisting with the operation of Wastewater Treatment Facility and all water utilities. Works with the Wastewater Manager to coordinate operational activities involving equipment used in performing wastewater treatment and laboratory analysis. Assists with water sample collections, meter testing and installation. Assists with monitoring and logging of propane usage and assists with recycling in conjunction with monthly water sample deliveries.
Must possess or be able to obtain a Level 1 Water Collection and Distribution License along with a Level I Wastewater Treatment and Collection License (or greater) within 2 years of accepting the position. Must have a goal to progress up to a Level III Wastewater Treatment Operator. A key part of every employee's job is to serve as a Targhee ambassador, engaging the guest at every opportunity.
- Must have/be working towards a full understanding of the structures (valves), air blowers and associated equipment.
- Maintains responsibility for all aspects of safety as it relates to the handling, processing and testing of wastewater and culinary water supply.
- Assists with the preparation of an annual maintenance schedule which follows the guidelines referred to in the O&M Manual for review by Director of Base Area Operations.
- Responsible for landfill disposal of bio-solids once trained.
- Assists with emptying and/or coordinating with Facilities to ensure all commercial grease traps are maintained on a regular basis.
- Assists in the pumping and disposal of all on-mountain portable toilets and vault toilets.
- Understands the public's perception of this facility and educates the public about the plant when necessary.
- Helps the Wastewater Manager prepare reports and collect samples for testing to ensure regulatory compliance.
- Understands Confined Space Entry.
- Maintains a familiarization with the location and sizes of the various meters.
- The ability to gain a full understanding of the critical nature of the collection of monthly, quarterly, yearly, and tri-annually water samples and complies with the requirements outlined for sampling while taking samples.
- Working towards a full knowledge of the system.
- Assists with repairs of service lines.
- Working towards an understanding and remains current of the SCADA system.
- Working towards an understanding and assists with assigned repairs on the wells, distribution, and storage systems.
- Resort Propane:
Assists with resort-wide monthly propane reads, monitoring propane levels on all tanks and coordinating refilling of all on-mountain and base area propane tanks.
Protect the safety of self, workers, and Grand Targhee Resort guests. Report any potentially harmful equipment or situations to the immediate supervisor without delay. Report safety-related accidents and incidents at once to immediate supervisor. Follow all company and department safety policies and procedures as outlined in the Resort's Occupational Safety & Health Compliance Manual and department-specific procedures or manuals. Operate equipment safely so that it will not lead to injury to yourself or others.
Drive in accordance with the law and Grand Targhee Resort policies. Have or acquire at the acceptance of the position the Hepatitis A and B, and Tetanus vaccine.
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
WORK SCHEDULEDue to the nature of the recreation industry, we are in operation seven days a week. This includes weekends and holidays and there is no guarantee of hours. Flexible working hours may be required based on the business levels.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCEHigh school diploma or general education degree (GED).
QUALIFICATIONSTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Have or be able to obtain a valid driver's license
- Must have/be working towards a full understanding of the structures (valves), air blowers and associated equipment.
- Ability to obtain a Level I Water Treatment Certification, Level I Wastewater Treatment Certification (or higher) from Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality within 2 years of accepting the position.
- Ability to obtain up to Level III Wastewater Treatment within 3-4 years.
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