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MURRAY CITY CORP WATER TECHNICIAN I or II in SALT LAKE CITY, Utah
Murray City is now accepting applications for WATER TECHNICIAN I or II (Will fill based on experience).
Opening Date: 06/20/2024
Closing Date: Open until filled
Salary: $19.48 - $29.57 hourly DOE (Water Tech I)
$21.22 - $32.21 hourly DOE (Water Tech II)
Status: Full-time
Department: Public Works/Water
General Description: Under the close supervision from a Water Technician IV, performs a variety of unskilled and semi-skilled work in maintaining the water system for Murray City Public Works.
Minimum Requirements:
Water Technician I
• Six (6) months construction/laborer experience.
Water Technician II
• Two (2) years of experience as a Water Technician I, or any equivalent combination of education and construction experience.
Special Requirements:
Water Technician I
• Must be able to obtain a Class A Utah Commercial Driver License with tanker endorsement within six (6) months of appointment.
• Must be able to obtain a State of Utah Grade II Water Distribution Operator certificate within twelve (12) months of appointment.
• Must be able to obtain Flag Person Certification within six (6) months of appointment.
• Must be generally available and respond to emergency "call outs" at any time of day, year-round, regardless of weather conditions.
Water Technician II
• Must have a valid Class A Utah Commercial Driver License with tanker endorsement.
• Must possess a State of Utah, Grade II Water Distribution Operator certification.
• Must obtain a Competent Person Trenching and Excavation certification within twelve (12) months of appointment.
• Must be a certified Flag Person.
• Must successfully pass a written and practical operations test specific to Murray City Water Department.
• Must perform duties on trouble truck and must be generally available and respond within 30 minutes to emergency "call outs" at any time of day, year-round, regardless of weather conditions.
Essential Duties:
• Repairs and replaces broken pipes, water mains, valving, fire hydrants, sample stations, fittings, meters, vaults, boxes, and other critical water infrastructure.
• Performs a wide variety of maintenance and construction requiring no special training or skills.
• Maintains Murray City Water Facilities, landscape improvements, irrigation installs and repairs, concrete replacement, snow removal and all other necessary work.
• Assists with cleaning and maintaining Murray City tools, vehicles, and equipment. Reports any mechanical problems to Supervisor or Water Technician IV.
• Assists in the operation of the valve truck.
• Becomes generally familiar with and complies with all Murray City safety rules and regulations, SOPs, and specifications.
• Performs related duties as required.
A complete list of essential duties and minimum qualifications can be viewed on the job description which can be found at www.murray.utah.gov
Benefits:
• Pension through Utah Retirement System
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance
• Vacation -- 12 days/yr; sick leave -- 12 days/yr; 14 paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Down Payment Assistance Program
Murray City is an equal opportunity employer and affords equal opportunity to all applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, disability, veteran status or any other status protected under local, state or federal laws.