Water Operator

Lone Mountain Land Company (LMLC) manages the planning, entitlement, building, marketing, and sale of premier real estate communities around Big Sky, Montana. The company supports world-class operations at Spanish Peaks Mountain Club and Moonlight Basin and oversees real estate activities at Spanish Peaks, Moonlight Basin, Big Sky Town Center, and other projects in the Big Sky region.

https://www.lonemountainland.com/

Position Summary

The Operator shall assist in the supply and distribution of domestic water and the collection and treatment of wastewater for the customers of Moonlight Basin, Spanish Peaks, and Buck’s T-4. Moonlight Basin water and sewer is a subsidiary of Lone Mountain Land Company (LMLC). The Operator shall report to the Director of Utilities.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist in Sustaining Operating Systems
  • Perform preventative and routine maintenance on existing infrastructure to keep all system components functioning properly
  • Repair or oversee repairs to existing infrastructure as necessary
  • Troubleshoot and diagnose problems and malfunctions
  • Perform utility locates for infrastructure
• Ensure Regulatory Compliance
  • Thoroughly understand and abide by all local, state, and federal agency rules and requirements
  • Perform sampling, testing, and monitoring as required
• Uphold Safety and Security Measures
  • Obey all applicable OSHA rules and regulations
  • Safely store and handle all chemicals in recommended manners
  • Understand and educate fellow personnel on chemical hazards
  • Protect water supply and distribution components susceptible to contamination, both accidental and intentional
  • Be familiar with and understand the emergency response plan
• Assist in Development Review
  • Observe and periodically inspect the construction of new infrastructure
  • Supervise and inspect new water and wastewater hookups to existing service stubs
  • Supervise the tapping of all existing mains
• Record and Maintain Data
  • Water well levels
  • Water and wastewater flow quantities
  • Pump run times
  • Water disinfection levels
  • Effluent reservoir levels
  • Effluent disposal quantities
  • Septic tank pumping quantities
  • Infrastructure maintenance logs
  • All sampling, testing, and monitoring
• Supervise and Train Personnel
  • Assistant Operators
  • Laborers
• Facilitate Profitability
  • Assist in purchasing equipment and supplies as necessary
• Assist the Superintendent
• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications & Experience

• Education and Experience
  • High school graduate or equivalent
  • At least 2 years’ experience with either water systems (supply and distribution) or wastewater systems (collection and treatment), preferably both
• Physical Capabilities
  • Ability and willingness to work in a variety of weather and job conditions
  • Ability to lift 75 pounds and assist others in lifting heavier amounts
  • Ability to perform work that may require bending, stooping, crawling, and climbing
  • Willingness to be on call and/or available for emergencies 24 hours a day during scheduled workdays
• Communication Skills
  • Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
  • Ability to give concise oral and written instructions
  • Ability to interact in a positive manner with the public, customers, contractors, and suppliers
• Basic Knowledge of Machinery and Components
  • Mechanical systems
  • Plumbing systems
  • Electrical systems
• Equipment and Tool Operation
  • Backhoe
  • Snowmobile
  • Pumps
  • Hand Tools
• Other
  • Safety minded
  • Basic computer skills

Certificates & Licenses

• Valid Montana Driver’s License
• Certification or ability to become certified at the following levels or greater and
  • Water Supply: 3B
  • Water Distribution: 3A
  • Wastewater: 1C
• Willingness to obtain continuing education as required by the State of Montana to stay certified at current levels
• Willingness to obtain continuing education as required by the State of Montana to gain additional levels of certification

Benefits Offered

Medical

Dental

Vision

Flexible Spending Account

Health Savings Account with Employer Contribution

Employee Life Insurance – paid by Employer

Voluntary Life & AD&D Insurance options

Long Term Disability – paid by Employer

Short Term Disability – paid by Employer

401K Retirement Plan with Employer Match

Identity Theft Insurance

Critical Illness Insurance

Accident Insurance

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off

Free Ski Pass - subject to availability at time of hire

LMLC Operations, LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.