Job Information
Utah State Job Bank Water Services Operator II, III, IV in ST GEORGE, Utah
Salary and Benefits
Water Services Operator II Starting Salary: $40,650/year
Individuals hired in this position have the opportunity to progress up to $60,974/year, which is the maximum
salary for this position as of December 2024.
Water Services Operator III Starting Salary: $48,320/year
Individuals hired in this position have the opportunity to progress up to $72,480/year, which is the maximum
salary for this position as of December 2024.
Water Services Operator IV Starting Salary: $52,035/year
Individuals hired in this position have the opportunity to progress up to $78,053/year, which is the maximum
salary for this position as of December 2024.
Benefits: Full City Benefits Package. The City of St. George covers 100% of the premiums for the High Deductible
health plan for full-time employees and their qualified dependents. New hires also receive 2 weeks of vacation time
during their first year of employment, one of which is available to the employee on the first day of employment. To
find out more about our benefits package, please visit our website at careers.sgcity.org.
Position Summary
Under general direction of Water Services Supervisor, performs water maintenance work for the City of St.
George, including repairs to mains, hydrants, valves, and wells. This is skilled water maintenance and
construction work requiring working knowledge of methods and materials used in water system maintenance
and repair.
Essential Functions (Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following
tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. The list of tasks is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all
functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.)
- Places barricades, signs, and traffic cones around work sites to protect operators and public. Locates
and marks water lines using computer, electronic locator, or metal detector.
- Excavates trenches and installs shoring, tests for hazardous soil conditions and atmospheres, and
detects hazardous atmospheres and corrects before confined space entry. Conducts safety
inspections, follows safety rules for waterworks facilities, and conducts tailgate safety meetings.
Lays, connects, flushes, cleans, tests, repairs, taps into, and disinfects culinary and irrigation water
mains. Troubleshoots to locate the causes of water quality complaints and discusses with the public
their concerns regarding water.
- Reads and updates water distribution system maps and as-built plans per City specifications and
codes. Helps in building and developing springs in accordance to state and federal regulations.
- Operates and maintains well pumps, hydro-pneumatic pressure tanks, storage tanks, pressure
regulating valves, and air relief valves.
- Protects water mains and storage facilities from electrolysis corrosion effects. Troubleshoots
cathodic protection equipment.
- Collects and transports water samples and tests for chlorine residuals. Calculates mix rate for
cleaning and disinfecting storage tanks and reservoirs; calculates dosage rates; and safely loads and
unloads chlorine cylinders and other dry and liquid chemicals, herbicides, and rodenticides.
- Observes pump motors to detect unusual noises, vibrations, or excessive heat; troubleshoots and
corrects minor electrical and mechanical equipment problems; starts up or shuts down pumps as
necessary to regulate system flows and pressure; adjusts valves to regulate tanks and reservoirs;
adjusts and cleans pump seals, packing glands, and mechanical seals; and repairs and overhauls
pumps, motors, chlorinators, coolers, and control valves.
- Keeps daily r ecords and prepares daily reports. Estimates and justifies requests for supplies and
equipment.
- Performs general maintenance duties, including carpentry, plumbing, asphalt rep irs, and concrete
and block construction. Operates and maintains light and heavy equipment.
- Reads and repairs residential, commercial, and irrigation meters; sets and replaces meter yokes and
boxes; installs and replaces services; installs and repairs fire hydrants; and notifies property users of
service interruptions.
- Performs other related duties as required.
Typical Physical/Mental Demands/Working Conditions
Required to push, pull, or lift very heavy weights in excess of 100 lbs. occasionally, and/or up to 50 lbs. of
force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 lbs. of force constantly to move objects. Significant standing,
walking, or sitting uncomfortably for extended periods. Physical demands include climbing, balancing,
stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, handling, fingering, and feeling. Exposure to atmospheric
conditions such as fumes, noxious odors, dusts, mists, gases, and poor ventilation that affects the respiratory
system, eyes, or the skin; constant or intermittent sounds or a pitch or level sufficient to cause marked
distraction or possible hearing loss; hot, cold, wet, humid, or windy conditions caused by weather; health and
occupational hazards such as chlorine, pesticides, herbicides, asbestos, confined spaces, rattlesnakes, spiders,
and endangered species; and stress as a result of human behavior.
Note:
• Employees in this classification are required to be on periodic standby or to respond to emergencies.
• Employees in this classification are required to pass a respiratory physical test.
Qualifications
Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
Experience: Experience related to duties listed for this position is preferred.
Licenses and/or Certifications:
• Must obtain UDOT Flagger certification (As soon as class is available)
• Must possess or obtain a valid Utah Commercial Driver License (CDL) learner permit with tanker
endorsement and air brake certified within 30 days of hire, and must possess or obtain a valid Utah Class
A Commercial Driver License (CDL) Tractor/Trailer with tanker endorsement within six (6) months of
hire.
Operator II
Must acquire Grade II certificate within six (6) months. Failure to do so may result in loss of position. All
accredited certifications must be kept current.
Operator III
Career progression; moves to Operator III when Grade III certification is acquired. All accredited
certifications must be kept current. Failure to do so may result in loss of position or demotion to Operator I
or II.
Operator IV
Career progression: moves to Operator IV when Operator IV certification is acquired and has a minimum of
two years experience working in a City of St. George water distribution system. Accredited certifications
must be kept current. Failure to do so may result in loss of position or demotion to Operator I or II or III.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of:
• Hand and power tools.
• Basics of conducting safety meetings.
• Customer service.
• Basic arithmetic and algebra.
Ability to:
• Operate and maintain well pumps, hydro-pneumatic pressure tanks, storage tanks, pressure regulating
valves, and air relief valves.
• Collect and transport water samples. Test for chlorine residuals.
• Learn to use backhoes, forklifts, loaders, and dozers.
• Calculate mix rate for cleaning and disinfecting storage tanks and reservoirs; calculate dosage rates; and
safely load and unload chlorine cylinders and other dry and liquid chemicals, herbicides, and
rodenticides.
• Use computers, electronic locators, and metal detectors.
• Read and understand water billing.
• Understand state and federal regulations pertaining to water distribution work and endangered species.
• Learn and apply OSHA standards pertaining to water distribution work.
• Read and repair residential, commercial, and irrigation me