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NEOGOV · 3 months ago

Water Operator I

NEOGOV is seeking a Water Operator I for the City of Gillette, WY. This position involves the operation, maintenance, and repair of the city’s water treatment and distribution system, as well as responding to customer service complaints and ensuring compliance with safety regulations.

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Responsibilities

Participates in the repair, maintenance and flushing of hydrants
Participates in the repairs, maintenance, and installation of valves, service connections, meter pits and water mains
Participates in troubleshooting and repairs of water leaks
Participates in locating water and sewer mains
Participates in responses to and helps resolve customer service complaints
Participates in the operation of a variety of construction equipment
Participates in the backfilling of excavations in compliance with compaction test requirements
Participates in the operation, maintenance and repair of wells
Participates in the building and grounds maintenance, including janitorial duties at water facilities, restrooms and offices
Complies with OSHA requirements for safety, PPE, chemical labeling and storage, SDS, fall protection, and trenching and shoring
Participates in maintaining records and preparing reports
Participates in collecting water samples for analysis
Participates in repairing landscaping
Responds to callout requests and emergencies for after-hour emergencies
Attends required training classes
Participates in compliance with EPA and DEQ sanitary survey inspections /repairs
Participates in compliance with all Safe Drinking Water Act and applicable Code of Federal Regulations requirements pertaining to public water systems
All other duties as assigned

Qualification

Water Treatment OperationsWater Distribution MaintenanceEPA ComplianceWYDEQ CertificationsConstruction Equipment OperationInterpersonal RelationsOralProblem SolvingWritten Communication

Required

A high school diploma or GED AND one (1) year of relevant construction, plumbing, building, and/or system maintenance or closely related experience OR any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities have been achieved
Ability to obtain and maintain a State of Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality (WYDEQ) Level I Water Treatment Operator certification within one (1) year of employment
The incumbent must also obtain a WYDEQ Level II Water Distribution Certification within two (2) years of employment
Ability to obtain and maintain a valid State of Wyoming Class A Commercial Driver's License with air brake and tanker endorsements within six months of hire
May be required to obtain other licenses and/or certifications required to perform the functions of the position within a specified period of time
May be required to lift and/or carry heavy, bulky supplies, materials, and/or other items weighing up to 50 pounds
May be exposed to dangerous machinery, potential physical harm, extreme weather conditions, and infectious diseases
May be required to work outside the traditional work schedule
May be subject to call-out and/or call-back

Benefits

Excellent benefits package
Pre-Employment Drug Screening conducted

Company

NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.

H1B Sponsorship

NEOGOV has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2025 (13)
2024 (10)
2023 (10)
2022 (18)
2021 (14)
2020 (16)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$700M
Key Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity

Leadership Team

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Shane Evangelist
CEO
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Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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