Water Reclamation Plant Operator (I, II, III)

The Provo Water Reclamation Plant is hiring for a worker to assist in its operations and maintenance areas or as a millwright technician. Civic-minded individuals interested in supporting the City’s water services are strongly encouraged to apply.

Provo City offers competitive pay; paid leaves, including vacation, sick, holidays, bereavement, and parental leaves; generous employer-paid health insurance; retirement and pension plans, and regular review of compensation practices to remain competitive with the local market. Most positions allow for 4–10-hour shift work (Monday - Thursday 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.).

This position is open until filled and will be closed when sufficient, qualified applications to proceed with a competitive selection process have been received. Applications will be reviewed in the order they are submitted. Applicants must meet the minimum requirements listed below to be eligible for consideration.

• Assist with plant operations and processes involving preliminary treatment, primary sedimentation, filtering, sludge, solids, disinfection, digestion, and disposal.

• Maintain systems, processes, and records in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations.

• Clean and maintain machinery, equipment, lab space, and grounds.

• Prioritize preventative maintenance.

• Interpret data, diagnose issues, and develop solutions.

• Assist with training and supervision of other operators.

• Assist others as needed and perform other job duties as required.

At all levels:

• A high school diploma or equivalent (GED).

• A valid, lawful Commercial Driver License (CDL) .

• Additional education may be substituted for experience as allowed by the State of Utah to qualify for unrestricted wastewater operator certification.

Operator I:

• One year of wastewater operator experience.

• AND Unrestricted Grade I Utah Wastewater Treatment Operator Certification.

Operator II:

• Two years of wastewater operator experience

• AND Unrestricted Grade II Utah Wastewater Treatment Operator Certification.

• OR Grade I Wastewater Treatment Operator certificate and 4 years of water/wastewater operator experience with Division Director approval.

Operator III:

• Four years of wastewater operator experience

• AND Unrestricted Grade III Utah Wastewater Systems Operator Certification.

• OR Grade | Wastewater Treatment Operator certificate and 6 years of water/wastewater operator experience with Division Director approval.

Provo City offers competitive pay; paid leaves, including vacation, sick, holidays, bereavement, and parental leaves; generous employer-paid health insurance; retirement and pension plans, and regular review of compensation practices to remain competitive with the local market. Most positions allow for 4–10-hour shift work (Monday - Thursday 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.).

Prior to appointment, applicant will be required to successfully pass a drug screen and criminal background check. Non-disclosure may result in dismissal. Applicants with unsatisfactory drug screen results will be ineligible for appointment or application to any Provo City position for a minimum period of six (6) months.

For the full classification specifications click below.

Operator I

Operator II

Operator III

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