Water Maintenance Worker - PT / Seasonal

Are you ready to dive into a dynamic role supporting essential city services? Highland City is seeking a motivated and adaptable Seasonal / PT Water & Pressurized Irrigation Maintenance Technician to join our dedicated team! If you're a hands-on individual who thrives outdoors and takes pride in ensuring reliable water systems for our community, we want to hear from you.

About the Role

This exciting seasonal / PT position offers the chance to gain valuable experience in municipal utility maintenance. Under the direction of our Water and Pressurized Irrigation Superintendents, you'll play a crucial role in maintaining, servicing, and repairing our city's drinking water and pressurized irrigation systems and facilities.

What You'll Do

As a Seasonal Water & Pressurized Irrigation Maintenance Technician , your responsibilities will include :

System Maintenance & Repair : Assist Water Operators with the installation, maintenance, and repair of water service connections, water lines, meters, fire hydrants, and main breaks.

Heavy Equipment Operation : Operate various equipment such as dump trucks, backhoes, and compactors.

Troubleshooting & Problem Solving : Locate and repair water line leaks, thaw frozen lines, and identify shut-off valves.

Infrastructure Support : Tear out and repair curb, gutter, and street sections as needed for line repairs; build and adjust meter boxes.

Facility Upkeep : Clean and maintain storage tanks, ponds, pump houses, and grounds, including weed abatement.

Data Collection : Utilize GIS software and GPS equipment to collect data points for tracking city utility assets.

Meter Management : Read residential and commercial water meters, perform visual checks for tampering, and conduct field and shop repairs on meters.

Team Collaboration : Work effectively with crew members, respond to verbal and written assignments, and assist with other duties as directed.

Work Schedule & Status

This is a seasonal position working up to 6 months from the hire date, or a part-time position working up to 1500 hours annually.

Standard Hours : Monday - Thursday, 7 : 00 a.m. - 5 : 30 p.m.

Student-Friendly Hours : After-school hours are available for high school / college students until summer break begins.

Who We're Looking For

We are seeking a proactive and resilient individual who meets the following qualifications :

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

Adaptable Problem-Solver : You are self-motivated, open-minded, and adapt readily to change.

Outdoor Enthusiast : You are in good health and able to work outdoors in ALL weather conditions .

Professional & Independent : You perform duties in a professional manner with minimal oversight.

Effective Communicator : You possess strong communication skills, both oral and written.

Team Player : You can establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, co-workers, and the public.

Special Qualifications :

Must be 18 years of age or older.

Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen and Human Performance Evaluation.

• Must have High School Diploma or GED.
• Must hold a valid Utah Driver's License.

Ability to provide a copy of your current driving record and pass a pre-employment background check.

Preference given to candidates with current or previous employment with Highland City.

Work Environment

This position is performed in an outdoor setting and is subject to seasonal weather conditions, including exposure to dust, fumes, dampness, cold, heat, and noise. Tasks require a variety of physical activities, generally involving muscular strain such as walking, standing, stooping, sitting, reaching, and lifting. Daily exposure to moving parts and equipment such as pumps, motors, and heavy equipment is expected.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you're eager to contribute to your community and possess the skills and dedication to excel in this vital role, apply today! Join Highland City and help us ensure a reliable water supply for our residents.

Highland is an equal opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants must pass a pre-employment testing including but not limited to : Background check (18 years of age and older), Driving Record Review, Drug Screen, and Human Performance Evaluation.

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