Year Round
Welcome to Schweitzer-where passionate mountain recreation pros work hard and play harder. Known for our friendly, inclusive culture, we're growing thoughtfully to enhance mountain access and village life. Join the Schweitzer difference and help shape our future.

Perks include:

• Free Alterra Mountain Resort pass

• Employee housing

• Discounted onsite childcare

• Accrued paid sick leave

• 401(k) match

• Great discounts and access to pro deals

• Depending on employment status you could qualify for full medical benefits, vacation time, and paid parental leave.

Employment Status: Full Time, Year Round

Wage Range: starts at $21.00/hr Certifications affect pay range.

Minimum Age: 21

Background Check Required: No

Driver Verification Required: Yes

Drug Screen: Yes

Position Summary:

Responsible for the daily operation of Schweitzer Utility & Water Company's water and wastewater systems.

Essential Functions and Major Responsibilities:

Water System:

• Ensure proper treatment and distribution of domestic water supply for public consumption.
• Maintain overall safety and security of the water storage system.
• Operational Monitoring to Track production and flow volumes.

• Perform maintenance and repair of supply, storage, and distribution systems.
• Install or replace new or repaired equipment.
• Respond to field maintenance issues as needed.

• Maintain daily records and documentation to comply with DEQ and other relevant regulations.
• Adhere to water testing requirements per DEQ.
• Develop a strong understanding of system infrastructure.

Wastewater System:

• Operate wastewater storage lagoons, treatment, and land application systems as instructed.
• Monitoring and Record-Keeping to ensure compliance with DEQ permit parameters.

• Monitor and record inflow into storage lagoons.
• Distribute wastewater via land application to designated areas using drip irrigation systems, adhering to hydraulic and nutrient loading parameters.
• Collect water samples from monitoring wells, storage facilities, and waterways to ensure compliance with established standards.

• Respond to field maintenance issues as needed.
• Maintain environmental and operational safety and security of wastewater collection, storage, and distribution systems.
• Develop a strong understanding of system infrastructure.

Specific Job Skills:

License/Certifications - We will assist you acquire the required state certifications for Level 1 water and wastewater system operators. Will maintain certifications annually through required continuing education seminars.

Technical - Must have working knowledge in the use of hand and power tools and be mechanically inclined with good trouble-shooting skills. Familiarity with, and ability to operate, heavy equipment helpful. Familiarity with plumbing and pipe installation helpful. Basic computer skills (data entry) required.

Physical Capabilities - Able to lift up to 50 lbs on your own and with assistance up to 100lbs. Expected to stand/walk entirety of shift. Will regularly walk on slick and slippery surfaces.

Additional - Strong initiative and guest service skills are preferred.

Education/Related Experience:

Minimum education required - GED or Highschool Diploma

Minimum time in related position - at least 6 months experience preferred