Temporary Water Operator-In-Training (Up to 5 months)

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
City of Unalaska
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC UTILITIES
Water Division

OPEN DATE:      April 11, 2025
CLOSE DATE:    Until Filled
POSITION:         Temporary Water Operator-In-Training (Up to 5 months)
SALARY:            $31.29 - $33.86/Hourly

The City of Unalaska is accepting applications for two (2) Temporary Water Operators-in-Training positions. Located in the number one commercial fishing port in the United States, the International Port of Dutch Harbor, Unalaska, Alaska, is a coastal community in the Eastern Aleutian Islands with a multi-cultural population of approximately 4,250 full-time residents and seasonal influxes from multiple commercial fishery operations.

The following duties are not intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all employee tasks in this classification. The duties shown are designed to provide a representative summary.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION: This is an entry-level position. Under the supervision of the Water Supervisor, the employee performs a variety of unskilled work in the construction, operation, repair, maintenance, and replacement of City water production, treatment, and distribution systems.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES: 

•   Participates in the installation, maintenance, operation, and repair of water production, treatment, and distribution systems.
•   Assists with inspecting, preventative maintenance, servicing, and adjusting equipment to ensure effective operation of motors, pumps, blowers, chemical systems, and other equipment used in the various water plants.
•   Assists in the operation of valves, gates, and all other process equipment to control flow and treatment processes. May start/stop pumps and generators as required.
•   Assists with maintaining records, diagnosing equipment and operations malfunctions, requisitioning supplies, and reporting malfunctions to obtain corrective action. This may include data entry associated with Cartegraph and other computer-related items.
•   Ability and willingness to comply with all City policies and regulations outlined by OSHA regulations and City of Unalaska safety standards.
•   Maintain good communication with the public and co-workers.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

•   High school diploma or equivalent.
•   Three months or more of experience relating to the operation, construction, repair, and/or maintenance of water treatment and distribution systems, including the operation of related maintenance equipment preferred.
•   Knowledge of machinery and equipment, as well as the occupational hazards and safety precautions applicable to the work, is preferred.
•   Working knowledge of computers in a Windows environment.
•   Other equivalent combinations of experience and education that could substitute for the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities will be evaluated on an individual basis.

LICENSES & SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

•   Must be at least 18 years of age. High school diploma or GED.
•   Valid Driver's License (Alaska preferred).
•   Ability to pass all required pre-employment testing, i.e., Criminal background and History and Drug Testing.
•   Must be eligible to work in the US; requirements by Federal Law, if hired, must complete an employment eligibility verification form (I-9).
•   Ability to work outside in inclement weather.

TO APPLY: Submit a City of Unalaska Application. All necessary forms are available at City Hall, Administration Department, or by downloading https://www.ci.unalaska.ak.us/hr/page/employment-application-forms. Return the completed form to the City of Unalaska: Administration P.O. Box 610, Unalaska, AK 99685, or email [email protected] or fax at 907-581-4469.

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER