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Water Reclamation Collection System Lead Operator

Hyrum City
Hyrum, UT Full Time
POSTED ON 7/3/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/2/2031

Employment Classification: Full time, Non-Exempt Hourly

Hours: Monday to Friday 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. with rotating on-call shifts, overtime, and

availability for emergency call outs

Hiring Range - $27.56 to $33.80 depending on experience

PayScale Range - $23.90 to $35.84

HYRUM CITY is accepting resumes for a full time Water Reclamation Collection System Lead Operator with a State of Utah Collection Operator IV certification and be able to obtain Grade I Treatment Plant Operator within one year of hire. Candidates will be required to work Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with rotating on-call shifts, overtime, and available for emergency call outs.

Performs a variety of "lead worker", technical and advanced level skilled duties related to the operation and maintenance of the city's sanitary sewer collection infrastructure. Performs duties related to the operation and maintenance of the City Water Reclamation Facility.

Monitors the citywide collection system; performs maintenance of the city sanitary sewer collection system, including lift stations, manholes, yard, backup generators, and various pumps and motors; oversees and performs ongoing preventative maintenance, including, greasing, changing oil on pumps, replacing pumps and motors, unclogging pumps, etc. as needed to ensure efficient and effective delivery of raw sewage to the WRF.

Performs collection system, manhole inspections and is the primary lateral inspector; conducts CCTV, documents and maps collection system, lifts sewer lids, records pipe size, direction of flow and congestion status, determines need for cleaning or other maintenance; numbers the manhole; prepares and files inspection and cleaning reports. Responds to sewer emergencies; performs emergency repair services dealing with breaks, backups, and other issues; organizes and utilizes necessary resources, including staff and equipment, such as crane trucks and trash pumps as needed.

Assists manager in managing the confined space program for collection system and water reclamation. and complying with Sanitary Sewer Management Plan (SSMP).

Treatment Facility: Monitor the water reclamation facility (WRF) and make operational changes as needed; perform daily operation and maintenance of the city WRF; maintain plant grounds, vehicles, and buildings; maintain equipment including screens, back-up generators, blowers, pumps, motors, membranes, and UV system; ensures proper conveyance of effluent water; ensures proper operation of all applicable equipment;

Collects daily, weekly, and monthly grab and composite samples from various phases of th treatment process as required by the Division of Water Quality (DWQ) and for process control; creates a chain of custody; deliver samples; perform lab analysis; create reports; based upon lab results, assists to adjust process as necessary

Assists with various field duties related to pretreatment program compliance and reporting; ensures program requirements are met. Inspects various industrial sites as needed to monitor discharge into city collection system; carries out city monitoring and surveillance policies and procedures; performs all duties in compliance with guidelines and functions outlined by city policy and EPA related to sampling, field testing, inspections, and emergency response.

Participates in occasional inspections conducted by state and federal overseers; installs sampling equipment and assures the integrity of the sampling process, prepares, and delivers samples for analysis.

  1. Must have a minimum of 4 years experience working at a WRF.
  2. Must possess a Utah Wastewater Collections Operator IV Certification.
  3. Must possess a Utah Wastewater Treatment Grade I Certificate or obtain within one year of hire.
  4. Respond to alarms and emergencies as needed.
  5. Must have the ability to be on call for a minimum of one week per month.
  6. Knowledge of hazards and precautions associated with trench work and sewer line construction and maintenance.
  7. Knowledge of OSHA Safety Standards.
  8. Capable of communicating effectively and professionally
  9. Ability to operate industrial machinery such as forklift, backhoe, wheel loader, etc.

Benefits:

The following benefits are being offered for this position:

  • Utah Retirement Systems (Pension and/or 401k)
  • 5% matching 401k contribution
  • Health, Dental and Life Insurance
  • Long Term Disability Insurance.
  • Leave Pay - Holiday, Vacation, Short Term and Long Term Sick

Salary : $28 - $34

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