Job Description

PLEASE APPLY ONLINE AT https://selfservice.murraycity.org/ess

Murray City is accepting applications for

WATER TECH I or II

Opening Date:

10/14/2025

Closing Date:

Open until filled (application review begins 10/28/25)

Salary:

$20.83 - $31.62 hourly DOE (Water Tech I)

$22.81 - $34.59 hourly DOE (Water Tech II)

Status:

Full-time

Department:

Public Works/Water

Application Instructions:

Qualified applicants must complete a Murray City employment application online at https://selfservice.murraycity.org/ess/. If you do not have access to a computer, you may come to the Murray City Human Resource Office located at 10 East 4800 South, Murray, UT between the hours of 8:00 am to 4:00 pm Monday-Friday.

General Description:

Under the close supervision from a Water Technician IV, performs a variety of unskilled and semi-skilled work in maintaining the water system for Murray City Public Works.

Minimum Requirements:

Water Technician I

Six (6) months construction/laborer experience.

Must be at least 18 years of age.

Water Technician II

Two (2) years of experience as a Water Technician I, or any equivalent combination of education and construction experience.

Special Requirements:

Water Technician I

Must be able to obtain a Class A Utah Commercial Driver License with tanker endorsement within six (6) months of appointment.

Must be able to obtain a State of Utah Grade II Water Distribution Operator certificate within twelve (12) months of appointment.

Must be able to obtain Flag Person Certification within six (6) months of appointment.

Must be generally available and respond to emergency "call outs" at any time of day, year-round, regardless of weather conditions.

Water Technician II

Must have a valid Class A Utah Commercial Driver License with tanker endorsement.

Must possess a State of Utah, Grade II Water Distribution Operator certification.

Must obtain a Competent Person Trenching and Excavation certification within twelve (12) months of appointment.

Must be a certified Flag Person.

Must successfully pass a written and practical operations test specific to Murray City Water Department.

Must perform duties on trouble truck and must be generally available and respond within 30 minutes to emergency "call outs" at any time of day, year-round, regardless of weather conditions.

Essential Duties:

Repairs and replaces broken pipes, water mains, valving, fire hydrants, sample stations, fittings, meters, vaults, boxes, and other critical water infrastructure.

Performs a wide variety of maintenance and construction requiring no special training or skills.

Maintains Murray City Water Facilities, landscape improvements, irrigation installs and repairs, concrete replacement, snow removal and all other necessary work.

Assists with cleaning and maintaining Murray City tools, vehicles, and equipment. Reports any mechanical problems to Supervisor or Water Technician IV.

Assists in the operation of the valve truck.

Becomes generally familiar with and complies with all Murray City safety rules and regulations, SOPs, and specifications.

Performs related duties as required.

A complete list of essential duties and minimum qualifications can be viewed on the job description which can be found at www.murray.utah.gov

Benefits:

Pension through Utah Retirement System

Medical, dental, vision, life insurance

Vacation - 12 days/yr; sick leave - 12 days/yr; 15 paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Down Payment Assistance Program

Note:

In the interest of workplace and public safety, all offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a chemical screen for the purpose of detecting the presence of alcohol and/or controlled substances in the body. A background check is conducted if the candidate is over 18 years of age.

Murray City is an equal opportunity employer and affords equal opportunity to all applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, disability, veteran status or any other status protected under local, state or federal laws.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.83 - $34.59 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance
Work Location: In person