RAE WATER & SEWER DISTRICT
POSITION DESCRIPTION
July 2025
POSITION: District Operator (Full time)
PAY SCALE: $25.00 TO $32.00 per hour DOE.
DEPARTMENT: RAE Water & Sewer District
ACCOUNTABLE TO: Manager
SUMMARY OF WORK: Works together with the RAE Water team, reads water
meters on monthly basis, conducts on-going maintenance of equipment and
machinery of the District, inspects various gauges and meters associated with
district infrastructure and manages the data on a computer spreadsheet,
maintains District buildings and grounds, collects water quality samples from
District wells and sample taps throughout the District, operates the Districts’
wastewater treatment plant, is available to respond to District emergencies,
performs manual labor duties as assigned by manager.
JOB CHARACTERISTICS:
Nature of Work: This position performs mechanical, technical and
manual labor duties requiring attention to accuracy, timeliness, and
adherence to regulations. Position serves as liaison between the district
and the community. Maintains confidentiality of sensitive information.
Attends monthly meetings at the request of the Manager or Board of
Directors. Position often works independently.
Personal Contacts: As operator, the individual has contact with
workers hired to excavate and repair of the District’s water and sewer
main lines, repair and maintenance of pumps and groundwater wells,
operation and maintenance of the District’s wastewater treatment
facility, and often requires working with the manager of the mobile home
park on water meter repair and replacement and water line repairs.
Supervision Received: Weekly or as needed from Manager.
Essential Functions: Position requires ability to understand the
functional nature of machines; learn technical information and follow
established procedures; lift heavy and bulky objects (minimum of 50
pounds); work indoors and outdoors – in all weather conditions; pay
strict attention to details; ability and desire to obtain necessary water
and wastewater operator certification.
AREAS OF JOB ACCOUNTABILITY AND PERFORMANCE:
Works with water & sewer users in the District. Upon request of the Manager,
may assist mobile home park manager with meter repair/replacement.
Responds to user concerns regarding leaks and broken meters.
On an established work schedule, reads gauges for lift station, water wells.
Performs visual inspections of wastewater plant and SCADA system, buildings,
fences, pump houses, pressure tanks. Works with private contractors on line
repairs. Inspects and cleans wastewater plant’s screen and lift station wet well.
Performs timely checks on pressure in pressure tanks and fill as needed.
Schedules delivery for the District’s backup electrical generators (fuel) and
chlorine for the wastewater plant. Performs routine maintenance on the
ultraviolet disinfection system. Cleans air filters in blower building. Lubricates
pumps and motors as needed.
On an as needed basis perform manual labor duties such as mowing lawn(s),
shoveling snow, maintaining buildings, grounds and equipment, and other
duties as assigned by Manager.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Knowledge: This position requires knowledge of basic public utility
practices and resources; knowledge of federal, state, and local safety
procedures; and working knowledge of wastewater treatment technology.
Skills: This position requires skills in using a variety of machinery such
as mowers and pumps; detecting inaccuracies in equipment gauges such
as pumps and water meters; locating pipelines and well heads in the
system; and standby for emergencies after hours, weekends, and
holidays.
Abilities: This position requires the ability to: work independently; be
organized; be self motivated; prioritize tasks; maintain confidentiality;
maintain accurate records; communicate effectively orally and in writing;
follow verbal and written instructions; establish effective working
relationships with fellow employees, supervisors, and the public.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
The above knowledge, skills, and abilities are typically acquired through
a combination of education and experience equivalent to:
• A High School Diploma.
• Possess or ability to obtain a Montana Certificate of Operator-InTraining.
• Experience using a variety of mechanical devices such as tractors,
mowers, and water meters.
• Proficiency in using a computer and a variety of computer software
programs.
• Public entity experience is helpful.
How to apply
Please send letter of interest, with an accompanying resume, and list of
references to:
Ken Ridgway, Manager
RAE Water & Sewer
10 RAE Water Lane
Bozeman, MT 59718
Or
raew@mtopticom.net