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City of Santa Fe

UTILITY OPERATOR LADDER

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A Water Treatment Specialist or Waste Water Operator operates and monitors equipment in facilities that treat wastewater. Monitors treatment processes so that water is cleaned to meet public health and environmental standards and is safe for drinking or releasing into the environment.

$52,966 / year median in New Mexico

+3% projected growth

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Job Description

APPLIES TO WATER & WASTEWATER ENTRY TO LEAD LEVEL 1-4 POSITONS
Utility Operator Ladder Positions for: Performs semiskilled, entry level work assisting the maintenance and operation of the City of Santa Fe's Utility systems. Such as water and wastewater treatment facilities, reservoirs, wells, collection systems, distribution systems and related work as apparent or assigned. -Utility Operator Entry $17.4678 - $25.3284 Performs semiskilled, basic level work In alignment with Level 1 Utility Operator Certification (Water or Wastewater) assisting the maintenance and operation of the City of Santa Fe's Utility systems. Such as water and wastewater treatment facilities, reservoirs, wells, collection systems, distribution systems and related work as apparent or assigned. -Utility Operator Basic $20.2212 - $29.3208 Performs semiskilled, intermediate level work In alignment with Level 2 Utility Operator Certification (Water or Wastewater) assisting the maintenance and operation of the City of Santa Fe's Utility systems. Such as water and wastewater treatment facilities, reservoirs, wells, collection systems, distribution systems and related work as apparent or assigned. -Utility Operator Intermediate $23.4086 - $33.9424 Performs skilled, advanced level work In alignment with Level 3 Utility Operator Certification (Water or Wastewater) performing maintenance and operation of the City of Santa Fe's Utility systems. Such as water and wastewater treatment facilities, reservoirs, wells, collection systems, distribution systems and related work as apparent or assigned. -Utility Operator Advanced $28.4533 - $41.2573 Performs skilled, lead level work In alignment with Level 4 Utility Operator Certification (Water or Wastewater) performing maintenance and operation of the City of Santa Fe's Utility systems. Such as water and wastewater treatment facilities, reservoirs, wells, collection systems, distribution systems and related work as apparent or assigned. -Utility Operator Lead $32.9382 - $47.7605
Code :
516-10
Location :
WASTE WATER
Grade :
GRADE 101
Group :
AFSCME Job Class :
UTILITY OPERATOR ENTRY
Posting Start :
08/06/2026
Posting End :
09/06/2026 HOURLY
RATE RANGE
$17.90-$25.96