Utility Operator

Utility Operator

Salary

$23.15 - $24.31 Hourly

Location

710 E Mullan Ave. Coeur dAlene, ID

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

26-00034

Department

Water

Opening Date

05/11/2026

Closing Date

5/26/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

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Job Summary

The City of Coeur dAlene is looking for hard-working career minded individuals to join our team.

The Utility Operator performs semi-skilled duties related to the installation, maintenance, operation, and repair of the City potable water system. The position works on distribution pump stations, production wells, storage facilities, service lines, meters, infrastructure installation and replacement, routine maintenance, and responding to public inquiries and problems. This is an entry-level position and works directly under the supervision of the Utility Supervisor with direction from a certified water operator to ensure compliance with state and federal requirements. The position requires obtaining a Class B CDL with air brake and tanker endorsements and flagger certification within six months of hire. Some water line construction experience is preferred. This is an on-call position. The position works in a public building and outdoor environment with exposure to adverse weather conditions and hazards involving the use of power tools and light and heavy equipment.

Examples of Duties

(illustrative only and may vary by assignment)

• Responds to problems and customer questions, requests, comments, and complaints in the field and provides information to office staff;
• Performs installation, maintenance, operation, and repair duties on the City potable water system, including but not limited to pump stations, production wells, storage facilities, buildings and grounds, water mains, service lines and connections, water meters, and related infrastructure;
• Uses and maintains a variety of motor vehicles, hand tools, power tools and light construction equipment;
• Participates in work zone safety procedures including flagging and setting up warning signs, as required by state and federal regulations;
• Responds to questions and comments from management, supervisors, co-workers and citizens in a courteous, thorough and timely manner;
• Performs time management and scheduling functions, meets deadlines, and sets project priorities;
• Maintains strict confidentiality of all matters;
• Assists other City departments and employees as needed or requested;
• Performs all work duties and activities in accordance with City policies, procedures, and safety practices.

Secondary Duties and Responsibilities:

• On call to respond to emergency situations;
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or GED;
• Idaho Class B CDL license with airbrake and tanker endorsements required within six months of hire;
• Idaho Water Operator Certification Class I or higher within one year of hire required;
• Flagger certification within six months of hire required;
• CPR and First Aid certification within six months of hire required;
• Some (6 months) waterline construction and maintenance experience is preferred; or
• An equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities to successfully perform the essential functions of the position may be considered.

Supplemental Information

The requirements listed below are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill, and/or ability required for an individual to satisfactorily perform each essential duty satisfactorily and be successful in the position.

Knowledge of:

• Methods, materials, tools, and standard practices of installation, operation, maintenance, and repair of a publicwater system;
• Operation and maintenance of motor vehicles, hand tools, power tools and light construction equipment;
• Safety practices and procedures for working around heavy construction equipment;
• Operation of personal computer and laptop and related software applications;
• Public sector, government, or related environment and operations, including general municipal management terminology, codes, acts, and regulations.

Skill and Ability to:

• Learn and apply federal (EPA) and state (DEQ) water quality standards;
• Learn and apply federal (OSHA) regulations and City policies and procedures regarding safe work practices;
• Read and interpret meters, gauges, control panels, and testing and monitoring equipment;
• Operate and adjust manual and automated valve, pump, and control systems;
• Make visual inspections and adjust processes accordingly;
• Prepare written reports and maintain system performance records and routine records and files;
• Perform basic mathematical computations;
• Operate and maintain motor vehicles, hand tools, power tools and light construction equipment;
• Assist the public in a professional and courteous manner in stressful and emotional situations;
• Proficiently operate computers, software programs, such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, or similar office software to create documents and other materials, maintain information, and generate reports;
• Use English and speak clearly for understanding;
• Listen carefully to, understand, and effectively communicate through verbal, written, and electronic communication channels;
• Perform duties to supervisors expectations;
• Follow verbal and written instructions;
• Work independently and exercise initiative, with general guidance and supervision;
• Maintain a professional demeanor at all times;
• Perform a wide variety of duties and responsibilities with accuracy and speed under the pressure of time-sensitive deadlines;
• Demonstrate integrity and ingenuity in the performance of assigned tasks and solving problems;
• Perform all duties in accordance with City policies and procedures with regard for personal safety and that of other employees and the public.

Physical Demands & Work Environment:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this classification. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of a job, on a case-by-case basis.

While performing the duties of this classification, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, bend, climb and work on a ladder, use hands to manipulate and make adjustments to tools used in performing the essential functions of the classification, and reach with hands and arms. The employee may work in confined spaces and excessively tall structures. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 90 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this classification include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing abilities required by this classification includes those which permit the employee to discern verbal instructions and communicate effectively in person and by telephone and to discern safety warnings such as alarms and emergency warning sounds, including vehicle backup warnings. While performing the duties of this classification, the employee works in a public building setting where the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate and an outdoor environment that includes exposure to power and construction equipment, street traffic, and inclement weather.

The City of Coeur dAlene offers a very generous benefit package. Below is a brief overall summary of our general benefits. Depending on the position you are applying for, the position may fall under a specific bargaining group and as a result, may have benefits in addition to what is listed below.

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Retirement & Investment Plans:

• PERSI retirement benefits, www.persi.idaho.gov
• 401k & 457 investment plans

Medical

• Regence Blue Shield of Idaho
• Employee covered 100%, low cost dependent coverage
• Employees choosing to waive medical coverage due to other group coverage available, may receive a monthly contribution into their HRA VEBA plan.

Dental:

• Blue Cross of Idaho
• Willamette Dental
• Northwest Dental Benefits
• 100% employer paid for employee and dependents

Life Insurance and Long Term Disability

• Basic life insurance, line of duty death and Long Term Disability, 100% employer paid
• Supplement life insurance available

Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)- Pre and post-retirement health reimbursement arrangement. The city makes tax-free contributions into the eligible employees account on a monthly basis. www.hraveba.org

Paid Leave:

• 11 paid holidays
• 8, 10 or 18 hours vacation per month (depending on CBA), increasing with years of service
• 10 hours sick (24 for fire) per month

Other Option Benefits:

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)- Comprehensive program that provides counseling for work, family, personal and financial issues. This benefit also has telehealth options.
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts
• AFLAC-Colonial Life
• Supplement Life Insurance: for employee and spouse
• Wellness Benefit

01

Do you have a Water license in the State of Idaho or another state? If so, please explain.

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Do you understand that this job requires an Idaho license and that you will be required to obtain one in a year from hire?

03

Do you have a Class A or B Commercial Drivers License?

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If you dont have a commercial drivers license, do you understand that you will be required to obtain one?

Required Question

Employer City of Coeur dAlene

Address 710 E Mullan Ave

Coeur dAlene, Idaho, 83814