WASTEWATER COLLECTIONS OPERATOR II, III, OR IV in St. George, Utah at St. George, City of (UT)

Job Title: WASTEWATER COLLECTIONS OPERATOR II, III, OR IV
Salary Range: $48,320.00 - $58,873.00 Annually
Location: Wastewater Collections - St. George, UT
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 202600063
Department: WATER SERVICES - WASTEWATER COLLECTION

Job Description: Position Summary

Salary and Benefits

WASTEWATER COLLECTIONS OPERATOR II Salary: $48,320/YEAR (Salary Range - 48)

Individuals hired in this position have the opportunity to progress up to $72,480/year, which is the maximum salary for this position as of December 2025.

WASTEWATER COLLECTIONS OPERATOR III Salary: $53,336/YEAR (Salary Range - 52)

Individuals hired in this position have the opportunity to progress up to $80,004/year, which is the maximum salary for this position as of December 2025.

WASTEWATER COLLECTIONS OPERATOR IV Salary: $58,873/YEAR (Salary Range - 56)

Individuals hired in this position have the opportunity to progress up to $88,309/year, which is the maximum salary for this position as of December 2025.

Benefits: Full City Benefits Package. The City of St. George covers 100% of the premiums for the High Deductible health plan for full-time employees and their qualified dependents. New hires also receive 2 weeks of vacation time during their first year of employment, one of which is available to the employee on the first day of employment. To find out more about our benefits package, please visit our website at careers.sgcity.org.

Position Summary

Drives and operates a variety of mobile or stationary construction and maintenance equipment for the City of St. George. This is skilled work in light equipment operation and requires minor routine maintenance of related equipment.

Essential Functions/Typical Working/Mental Demands/Working Conditions

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. The list of tasks is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.)

Wastewater Operator I, II

• Operates at least two of the following items of construction equipment: loader, backhoe, dual transmission truck, dump truck, trailer, extend-a-jet, C.C.T.V. analysis truck, combination jet rod vacuum truck, portable pumps, welders, programmable flow meter, sampler, and miscellaneous power hand tools.
• May be assigned to operate various pieces of equipment, and to perform minor maintenance on equipment assigned.
• Operates equipment for projects such as excavating trenches and sewer lines, backfilling holes and trenches, hauling, and clearing plugged sewer lines and storm drains, etc.
• May assist in the loading and unloading of trucks, laying pipe in trenches, using air jack hammers to break out concrete and asphalt, or other types of general physical labor.
• May be required to program flow meters and samplers and to operate laptop computer for collecting data.
• Performs routine maintenance or emergency repairs as assigned.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Wastewater Operator III, IV

• Operates and maintains, with minimum guidance and instruction, a variety of wastewater related machinery and equipment in one of the following areas: construction, system maintenance, or system monitoring. Maintains skill level for all equipment in the area assigned.
• Performs routine, minor, and emergency maintenance and repair of all equipment. Keeps equipment clean and presentable. Reports any problems that require additional maintenance.
• Cross trains on equipment in areas other than assigned in order to assist in department as needed.
• Observes all aspects of collection systems and other wastewater City facilities. Corrects problems as they are found or refers them to the appropriate supervisor as needed.
• Trains operators in the proper operation of the equipment according to the manufacturer’s guidelines, as well as all other tasks related to the work.
• Trains operators in all safety procedures and requirements relating to the work being performed and the equipment being used, including confined space and other OSHA regulations.
• Acts as a crew leader in the department, including making reasonable decisions, using good judgment, and making efficient use of time and resources. Displays initiative in problem solving and providing services.
• Provides courteous, professional, and helpful service to the public and other City departments.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Typical Physical/Mental Demands/Working Conditions

Periodically disagreeable working conditions such as working outdoors, sometimes in adverse weather. Exposure to water, mud, dirt, and grease. May require frequent exposure to disagreeable conditions, including fumes, odors, chemicals, infectious waste, equipment noise and vibration, traffic, heat, cold, and dampness. Moderately heavy physical activity. Required to push, pull, or lift up to 50-100 pounds of force occasionally and/or 20-50 pounds of force frequently. Difficult working positions. May have to stand, walk, or sit in uncomfortable positions for extended periods. Frequent exposure to health and occupational hazards under controlled safety conditions. Intermittent exposure to stress as a result of human behavior.

Note:

• Employees in this classification may be required to work unconventional work hours or shifts during emergency situations, are required to be on call or stand-by, and must have a 15-minute response time.
• Employees in this classification are required to pass a Respiratory Physical Test.

Qualifications

Education: High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience: Minimum of two (2) years full time experience in the proper operation and maintenance of various types of equipment and thorough understanding of laws governing operation of motor vehicles desired.

Licenses:

• Possess a valid driver license. Must possess or obtain a valid Utah Commercial Driver License (CDL) learner permit with tanker endorsement within 30 days of hire, and must possess or obtain a valid Utah Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL) with tanker endorsement within two (2) months of hire.

Certifications:

• Certification by the Utah Department of Transportation in construction signing and flagging within six (6) months of hire.
• Operator Certification:

Operator I - Must acquire Operator I certification within six (6) months of hire. Remains on probation until acquired.

Operator II - Career progression: moves to Operator II when Operator II certification is acquired.

Operator III – Career progression: moves to Operator III when Operator III certification is acquired.

Operator IV – Career progression: moves to Operator IV when Operator IV certification is acquired and has a minimum of two years experience working in a wastewater collection system.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Ability to:

• Quickly learn and put to use new skills and knowledge brought about by becoming certified as a Wastewater Collection Operator.
• Utilize current principles and practices involved in wastewater collection.
• Learn operational characteristics of wastewater and storm drain collection systems.
• Learn tools and equipment used in the maintenance and repair of wastewater and storm drain systems.
• Detect or learn to detect needed repairs, and to make necessary simple adjustments to equipment.
• Operate or learn to operate a variety of heavy equipment, trucks, and other related equipment used in wastewater collection.
• Apply or learn to apply rules of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) construction standards, including trenching and confined space safety.
• Communicate well with others, both orally and in writing, using both technical and non-technical language.
• Understand and follow oral and/or written policies, procedures, and instructions.
• Ability to fit into and descend down through a 24” manhole

Benefits for full-time employees:

Health Care

The City of St. George covers 100% of the premiums for the High Deductible health plan for full-time employees and their qualified dependents. The City also offers two Traditional medical plans. Employees have the option to upgrade to one of the City’s Traditional medical plans with a lower deductible by paying a premium for the selected plan. The City also offers voluntary benefits including dental insurance, vision insurance, flexible spending and health savings accounts, and retirement savings plans at the employee’s cost and discretion. Health care coverage begins the first day of employment.

Retirement

The City fully funds an employee pension plan through Utah Retirement Systems for each active full-time employee.

Paid Time Off

Paid time off (PTO) hours are accrued according to the number of hours paid. Based on a full 40-hour work week, paid time off is accrued as follows: 2 weeks for years 0 through 3.99, 3 weeks for years 4 through 11.99, and 4 weeks for 12+ years.

Holidays

The City has 13 paid holidays each year. If unused, holiday time can be used as Paid Time Off.

Sick Leave

The City provides 12 days of sick leave each year. You can accrue sick leave without limit.

Life Insurance

All active full-time employees enrolled in the employer sponsored medical plan are provided with $50,000 worth of life insurance. Spouses and dependents are provided with $5000 and $2500 respectively. Full-time employees are also provided with an AD&D policy for $50,000.

Long Term Disability

All active full-time employees enrolled in the employer sponsored medical plan are provided with LTD insurance benefits.

Educational Assistance Program

The City offers a reimbursement of 75% of the tuition and required student fees, up to $2,000 per fiscal year, for pre-approved courses for full-time employees when the employee meets the eligibility requirements. This reimbursement is not a guarantee, it is subject to the approval of the Department Head. Reimbursement will be reduced by any other financial aid that does not have to be repaid, such as the GI Bill, scholarships and grants.

Employee Assistance Program

The City offers an Employee Assistance Program to give full-time employees an additional level of support for personal, financial, and family issues. The Employee Assistance Program is 100% Confidential, offers a 24/7 Crisis Support Line, and there are no limits for sessions with a licensed counselor.

Recreation Benefit

Free or discounted access to all 4 City Golf Courses, swimming pools and Recreation Center is available to all full-time employees.

Note: Golf course privileges are based on availability. Employees can book a tee-time within 24 hours or the same day, but may be turned away if there are no available tee-times. If you happen to be golfing with at least 2 paying customers; tee times can be set with more advance notice, but are still based on availability. Red Hills Golf Course will not be available to schedule tee times in advance --- walk on play based on availability only.

Voluntary Benefits

Short-Term Disability, Supplemental Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance, Accident Insurance, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance; each are available on a voluntary basis to all Active Full-Time employees enrolled in an employer sponsored medical plan.

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