Water & Sewer Operator I Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/bozeman/jobs/newprint/4709707) Apply  Water & Sewer Operator I Salary $31.74 Hourly Location City Shops, 814 N. Bozeman Ave. Job Type Full-time Job Number 00616 Department Utilities Division Water/Sewer Opening Date 10/28/2024 Closing Date 11/17/2024 11:59 PM Mountain FLSA Non-Exempt Bargaining Unit TM + Description + Benefits Position Summary The City of Bozeman is now accepting applications for a Water Sewer Operator who will install, maintain, repair, and replace sewer mains, water mains, hydrant distribution systems, manholes, storm sewer lines, and lift stations and pump stations to support the City of Bozeman’s water and sewer operations. This is a full-time opportunity with many benefits! As a City of Bozeman employee, you will be part of a team that is committed to positively impacting the community. This great opportunity also provides enrollment in an established retirement system with significant employer contribution (9.07%), generous vacation and sick time accruals, 8 weeks of paid parental leave, and excellent medical/dental/vision benefits. Bargaining Unit: Teamsters Fair Labor Standards Act Status: Non-Exempt Work Week: Generally 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. shift, Monday through Friday. Summer schedule may adjust to 4-10 hour shifts. Shifts may vary as needed. Examples of Essential Work (Illustrative Only) + Observes safe work methods and makes appropriate use of related safety equipment as required; + Operates and maintains light and medium duty equipment and trucks appropriate to the functional area of assignment, including backhoes, front-end loaders, pickups, snow plows, mowers, tractors, brush chippers, and other related equipment; + Operates a variety of hand and power tools and equipment related to work assignment as instructed; + Maintains work areas in a clean and orderly condition, including securing equipment at the close of the work day; + Keeps immediate supervisor and designated others accurately informed concerning work progress, including present and potential work problems and suggestions for new or improved ways of addressing such problems; + Attends meetings, conferences, workshops, and training sessions and reviews publications and audio-visual materials to become and remain current on principles, practices, and new developments in assigned work areas; + Responds to citizens' questions and comments in a courteous and timely manner. Provides outstanding customer service to City of Bozeman residents, employees, and customers; + Communicates and coordinates regularly with appropriate others to maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of interdepartmental operations and activities; + Performs other duties consistent with the role and function of this classification. If assigned to Water/Sewer Services maintenance: + Reads commercial and residential water meters on assigned routes, and records subsequent data in a legible and accurate manner; + Performs visual checks of meter conditions and connections to ensure efficient operations, and reports damaged or non-functioning meters as required; + Installs water meter systems at new residences and businesses as scheduled; + Removes, installs, and repairs old and new meter systems; + Locates curb boxes to connect or disconnect water services, including making accurate records of beginning or final readings; + Installs, maintains, repairs, and replaces sewer mains and services; + Inspects water services for compliance with established codes and/or damaged or worn parts, and makes repairs as necessary; + Digs, shovels, hauls, and unloads soils, backfill, and other materials using various medium to heavy equipment such as dump trucks, skid steer, loaders, backhoes, and excavators; + Replaces/repairs concrete/asphalt roads, sidewalks, and landscaping after digging as required. + Reads and interprets construction plans and other data to assist in locating water/sewer line infrastructure for customer use or internal purposes; + Collects final and beginning water reads, and records and reports data as required; + Flushes and maintain manholes and sanitary and storm sewer lines; + Maintains all fire hydrants in the distribution system in a safe and efficient manner, including replacement and repair, operating and flushing the system, performing winter checks, and keeping areas around hydrants clear of snow, weeds, and any overgrowth to ensure efficient access as required; + Maintains all sanitary sewer lines in the collection system by means of flushing and root cutting, repairs and replaces sanitary sewer lines, makes service taps, runs services to property, and makes maps, and maintains complete and accurate records of all maintenance activities as required; + Maintains all departmental equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation, including backhoes, crusher hoes, flusher truck, dump trucks, and other related vehicles and equipment as required; + Enters data into the City's computerized maintenance management systems. Minimum Required Qualifications + High School Diploma or GED; and + Some (1-3 years) related maintenance experience; + Manual labor experience in construction or plumbing; and + The operation and maintenance of heavy equipment, machinery, and power/hand tools; and + Working with computers (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and database management systems); or + Any combination of experience and training which provides the equivalent scope of knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work. DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: + At least one year of experience with concrete, asphalt, and/or landscaping; + At least one year of experience reading construction plans; + Class A CDL; Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities + Substantial knowledge of basic principles and practices of construction, maintenance, and repair activities of Water/Sewer systems; + Substantial knowledge of the safe and proper use of basic hand tools, power tools, and other related construction equipment; + Substantial knowledge of basic safety principles and practices of maintenance and repair activities; + Substantial knowledge of related Federal, State, and local ordinances and regulations governing water/sewer operations; + Substantial knowledge of the techniques, methods, and materials related to the construction and maintenance work in the area of assignment; + Substantial knowledge of the maintenance and operation of related light and medium duty equipment used in functional area of assignment; + Ability to read construction plans for assisting in the locating and tracking of water/sewer lines; + Ability to work outdoors for extended periods of times with exposure to varying weather conditions; + Ability to efficiently operate related light and medium duty equipment, hand and power tools, and other equipment related to functional area of assignment; + Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with assigned supervisors, other City employees, and the general public; + Ability to communicate effectively with others, both orally and in writing, using both technical and non-technical language; + Ability to understand and follow oral and/or written policies, procedures, and instructions; + Ability to prepare and present accurate and reliable reports containing findings and recommendations; + Ability to operate or quickly learn to operate a personal computer using standard or customized software applications appropriate to assigned tasks; + Ability to use logical and creative thought processes to develop solutions according to written specifications and/or oral instructions; + Ability to perform a wide variety of duties and responsibilities with accuracy and speed under the pressure of time-sensitive deadlines; + Ability and willingness to quickly learn and put to use new skills and knowledge brought about by rapidly changing information and/or technology; + Integrity, ingenuity, and inventiveness in the performance of assigned tasks. Required Special Qualifications + Valid Montana State Driver's License; specified positions may require an appropriate level commercial license with appropriate certifications; and + Certifications specific to the functional areas may be required; + Pre-employment drug testing may be required. REQUIRED CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: + Must have valid Montana Commercial Driver’s License Type 2, Class A (without airbrake restriction) or the ability to obtain one within six (6) months of employment; + Must have Montana CDL Tanker and Combination endorsements or the ability to obtain the endorsements within six (6) months of employment; + Must obtain a Montana Class 1A Water Certification within two (2) years of employment. As a City of Bozeman employee, you will be part of a team that is committed to positively impacting the Bozeman community. This position is eligible for: + Enrollment in defined benefit or defined contribution retirement plan with generous employer contribution (9.07%) + 13 paid holidays per year + 15 vacation days accrued per year + 12 sick days accrued per year + 8 weeks of Paid Parental Leave + Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance (including a high deductible plan that is 100% employer paid) + Option to contribute to 457 deferred compensation plan + Medical and Daycare Flexible Spending Accounts + Discounted health club membership at a local gym + Discounted lift tickets for the local ski resort + Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program Visit our website (https://www.bozeman.net/departments/human-resources/employee-information) to learn more about our competitive benefits! Agency Bozeman, City of (MT) Address 121 N Rouse Ave. Bozeman, Montana, 59715 Phone 406-582-2367 406-582-2970 Website https://www.bozeman.net Apply Please verify your email address Verify Email