Field Technician Level 1 Operator

Level I Operator/ Field Technician

Location: Rexburg/Sugar City, ID (Eastern Idaho, with some regional travel) Company: Mountain West Waterworks

About Us

Since 2013, Mountain West Waterworks has provided licensed operations, maintenance, and compliance support for public drinking water and wastewater systems across Idaho, Wyoming, and Utah. We serve subdivisions, HOAs, municipalities, and federal facilities — with a reputation for professionalism, technical skill, and integrity.

The Role

This is an entry-level operator position designed for a skilled individual with relevant experience in a trade or technical field who is eager to grow into a long-term career.

We are looking for someone who either:

- already holds a Level I Operator license, or

- has relevant technical experience (plumbing, utilities, mechanical, construction, electrical) and is committed to earning a license within one year.

The water and wastewater fields are stable, recession-proof, and rapidly growing, offering one of the most reliable career paths available today.

Responsibilities

- Operate and maintain public drinking water and wastewater systems

- Perform inspections, compliance sampling, and record-keeping

- Conduct preventative maintenance and repairs on pumps, motors, valves, and related equipment

- Troubleshoot system issues, respond to emergencies, and rotate on-call shifts

- Work independently in the field while representing MWW with professionalism

Qualifications

- Idaho Level I Water or Wastewater Operator license OR ability and commitment to become licensed within one year

- Relevant trade/technical experience required (plumbing, construction, utilities, maintenance, mechanical, or electrical)

- Willingness to work with wastewater on occasion

- Critical thinking, troubleshooting ability, and independence in the field

- Basic plumbing skills

- Comfortable with technology (SCADA, tablets, digital logs, work order systems)

- Basic electrical troubleshooting skills

- Valid driver’s license and clean driving record

Why Join Mountain West Waterworks?

- Start in a role where your hands-on skills matter and build a career with purpose

- A clear path for growth – many of our managers started in this same role

- Steady, recession-proof industry – water and wastewater services are always essential

- Healthcare reimbursement program

- Retirement investment match

- Company truck and paid training/licensing

- A tight-knit team culture – you’re not just a number here; we know your name, your goals, and we want you to win

- Variety in your work – no two days are the same

- The satisfaction of knowing your work keeps entire communities running

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00 - $27.00 per hour

Benefits:

- Flexible schedule

- Health insurance

- Paid time off

- Professional development assistance

- Retirement plan

Work Location: In person