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Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator (Levels i-iv)

Join Our Team at North Davis Sewer District

Position: Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator (Levels I-IV)
Starting Pay: From $24.40 per hour

Position Overview: North Davis Sewer District invites skilled professionals to join our team in one of two key roles. Make a meaningful impact on the community and contribute to environmental protection in our award-winning wastewater treatment plant and collection system. As a member of our world-class operations team, you'll face diverse challenges, learn new skills, and advance your career. Competitive pay and impressive benefits are provided.

Education & Experience:
• Graduation from high school or GED equivalent.
• Minimum Experience as follows:
       a. Five (5) years experience in treatment plant operations (Grade IV Operator)
       b. Four (4) years experience in treatment plant operations (Grade III Operator)
       c. Two (2) years experience in treatment plant operations (Grade II Operator)
       d. Entry level 2 years work experience
• An equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Preference may be given to a candidate who currently has a Utah Wastewater Treatment Operator Certification Grade IV.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Thorough knowledge of technical treatment plant equipment and machinery and its operation maintenance and repair; thorough knowledge of plant processes; thorough knowledge of hazards and precautions associated with plant operations and processes; thorough knowledge of plant policies and procedures; thorough knowledge of ordinances, laws, and regulations governing wastewater treatment and discharge promulgated by various State and Federal agencies; some knowledge of principles of supervision; working knowledge of laboratory procedures and the chemical and physical process involved in wastewater treatment. Ability to make process control decisions using laboratory data, facility reports, trends and plant process model.

Benefits:
• Twelve (12) paid holidays and one (1) personal day per year
• 80 hours of vacation per year to start and increases with tenure at District
• Sick leave accrual of four (4) hours per 80 hours of paid time
• Retirement benefits through Utah Retirement System
• 100% paid health and dental insurance; option for a "Health In-Lieu Payment" for qualifying coverage
• Life insurance
• Training opportunities for career advancement

Major Duties:
• Use a variety of hand tools such as wrenches, screwdrivers, and shovels
• Repair and maintain sewer lines and manholes / or Monitor, maintain facility processes and equipment through sampling, observation, and instrumentation
• Respond to and participate in on-call emergency calls
• Operate vehicles in the performance of duties or to attend training programs
• Other duties as assigned

Special Qualifications:
• Must be able to walk, lift, reach, stoop, stand, grasp, balance, climb, kneel, crouch, and lift up to 50 pounds frequently.
• Basic computer literacy.
• Must possess a valid Utah State driver’s license and a Class B CDL or obtain within 12 months.
• Must be willing to work on-call, (24-hour), and be able to respond to plant site within 30 minutes of an emergency call out.
• Must be willing to work rotating swing-shift
• Must be a member of the Emergency Response Team.



Application Process:
Job applications can be obtained from the DISTRICT office located at 4252 West 2200 South, Syracuse, Utah or telephone (801) 825-0712, or may be downloaded from the District’s website at NorthDavisSewer.gov. Resumes may accompany the application, but a completed NDSD job application must be submitted to be considered. To learn more about the position contact Tyler Barfuss (801)825-0712 or employment_plant@NorthDavisSewer.gov. Salary will be determined based on experience.