Water Treatment Operator | Jordanelle SSD

Essential function is to assist in maintaining the Districts water treatment facilities under the direction of the
Lead Operator and Water Treatment Manager. Monitors treatment plant(s) water quality at frequent
intervals; Grains knowledge of the water treatment to make appropriate adjustments to chemicals and flows,
as well as working with the operations staff in maintaining water quality in the treatment plant(s) and
distribution system. The operator may interface with customers, contractors and consultants, representing
the needs and interest of the District.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist in operating district treatment facilities
• Assist in prioritizing daily tasks; communicate tasks effectively to all staff members involved
• Assist in monitoring raw and treated water flows and pumping rates as needed
• Assist monitoring reservoir levels
• Assist in maintaining plant facilities and grounds
• Assist in ensuring cleanliness of treatment facilities
• Assist in water quality sampling and laboratory analysis
• Assist in maintaining mechanical equipment in all treatment facilities
• Participate in all safety programs of the district
• Assist in gathering data for use in evaluating plant procedures and operations
• Participates in special projects, collecting and evaluating data, and making suggestions for plant implementation
• Performs laboratory testing of water quality through various analysis
• Participate in and support the districts continuous improvement programs and projects
• Requires on‐call rotation and the ability to respond to emergency call outs (must be able to respond within 30 minutes)
• Practices safe working procedures at all times
• Performs other duties as assigned

• High school diploma or GED
• Valid Utah Driver License
• Ability to acquire Treatment IV certification within 24 months of employment.
• Basic computer knowledge
• Acquire UT CDL within 24 months 
• Live within a 45 minute emergency response window

Work week Mon-Thur 7 am to 8 pm. 

Eligibility for health, dental, vision and life insurance coverage, HSA option, 401(k) plan and retirement through Utah Retirement Systems, subject to plan terms; vacation leave, sick leave, thirteen (13) company-paid holidays.  Other various fringe benefits include but are not limited to annual clothing allowance and company paid cell phone which are both subject to completion of the first six-months on the job.

Job application available at www.jssd.us send completed application and resume to terese@jssd.us