ABOUT US

Weber Basin Water Conservancy District is Northern Utah’s Regional Water Supplier for: treated municipal water, wholesale irrigation water, retail secondary irrigation water, untreated industrial water and groundwater replacement water. We proudly serve the water needs in Davis, Weber, Summit, Morgan and Box Elder counties.

We offer excellent benefits including a wellness program, pension, 401(k) plan, 401(k) match, paid vacation and sick leave, paid parental leave, 13 paid holidays, health, dental, vision, HRA, life, LTD insurance, and tuition reimbursement.

$25.17+/hour depending on experience. Advancement opportunities are available.

ABOUT THE JOB

The Water Treatment Plant Operator controls the operation of treatment plant machines and equipment to purify and clarify water for human consumption and for industrial use. To retain the job, in addition to acceptable performance, an operator must, within one year of hire, pass the Grade IV level exam administered by the State of Utah.

This position is classified as safety sensitive and is subject to random drug testing.

SCHEDULE

This position will work at one of our three locations (Ogden, Layton, or Bountiful). The shift includes rotating 12-hour shifts. The shift schedules are 6:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. – 6:00 a.m. Shifts rotate every 28 days.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS(The education and experience requirements for this job may be satisfied by any acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience.)

Education: High school diploma or equivalent with sufficient exposure to basic math and chemistry (preferred).

Experience: No prior experience is required, although prior employment where basic reasoning skills were employed would be helpful.

Knowledge: Knowledge of basic arithmetic and some knowledge of elementary algebra; some knowledge of basic chemical processes, reactions, and lab procedures; some knowledge of basic mechanical maintenance and operations. Basic knowledge of federal and state water quality regulations.

Skills: Basic computer skills. Critical thinking skills, judgment and decision making.

Abilities: Ability to apply knowledge acquired through training to the detection and resolution of problems; ability to remain calm in pressure or emergency situations, ability to follow written and oral instructions. Ability to work rotating shifts.

Responsibility: The operator is responsible for the proper functioning of equipment, cleanliness of the plant, preparing and reporting the daily water treatment plant operating log, collecting water samples at assigned places, running routine tests of the water, reading meters, gauges, and recording devices for delivery of water that will meet State of Utah and United States public health laws, for security of the plants, noting on log any irregular noises of equipment or any other unusual observations that may have some bearing on the operation of the plant.

Mental Application: The operator must be mentally alert at all times and use good judgment in the overall operation of the plant to prevent serious and expensive damage to equipment. The operator must continuously be able to concentrate on tasks, remember details, make decisions, adjust to changes, examine/observe details, think analytically, and use effective verbal communication.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $25.17 per hour

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible schedule
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Professional development assistance
Referral program
Relocation assistance
Retirement plan
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

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