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Par Pacific

Operator Trainee/Utility Helper

Tacoma, WA · On-site

Operator Trainee/Utility Helper Posting Start Date: 8/4/26 Job Location (Short): Tacoma, WA, USA, 98421 Operator Trainee / Utility Helper The Opportunity • Operator Trainee / Utility Helper at a ...

Aquaamerica

Facility Operator Trainee

Crete, IL · On-site

$30/hr

Aqua, an Essential Utilities company, employs people in a variety of roles within our eight-state ... We have a great opportunity for a Facility Operator Trainee. This role is under the direction of ...

Huntsman

Chemical Operator Trainee

Ashtabula, OH · On-site

$17.50 - $20/hr

: Chemical Operator Trainee Huntsman is seeking a Chemical Operator Trainee supporting the Advanced ... Understand basic utility flows and the operation of applying steam and cooling to reactor jackets.

Huntsman Corporation

Chemical Operator Trainee

Ashtabula, OH · On-site

$17.50 - $20/hr

: Chemical Operator Trainee Huntsman is seeking a Chemical Operator Trainee supporting the Advanced ... Understand basic utility flows and the operation of applying steam and cooling to reactor jackets.

Aquaamerica

Facility Operator Trainee

Avon, IN · On-site

Aqua, an Essential Utilities company, employs people in a variety of roles within our eight-state ... We have a great opportunity for a Facility Operator Trainee . This role is under the direction of ...

Huntsman

Chemical Operator Trainee

Ashtabula, OH · On-site

$17.50 - $20/hr

: Chemical Operator Trainee Huntsman is seeking a Chemical Operator Trainee supporting the Advanced ... Understand basic utility flows and the operation of applying steam and cooling to reactor jackets.

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As of Sep 10, 2026, the average hourly pay for utility operator trainee in the United States is $26.09, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $20.91 and $30.77 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Infographic showing various Utility Operator Trainee job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 37% Full Time, 61% Part Time, 1% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $54,276 per year, or $26.1 per hour.

Water Utility Operator (Trainee, I, II, III)

Garland, TX • On-site

City of Garland Texas
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$23.62 - $36.65/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 24 days ago

Job description

Summary
Responsible for inspecting, installing, cleaning, maintaining and repairing the City's Water Distribution and Wastewater Collection system infrastructure.
Pay Range
  • Water Utility Operator Trainee: $18.15 - $19.91 per hour
  • Water Utility Operator I: $19.91 - $29.88 per hour
  • Water Utility Operator II: $21.85 - $32.71 per hour
  • Water Utility Operator III: $23.62 - $36.65 per hour

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
  • Make decisions on how to best maintain, repair or install utility items in the Water/Wastewater utility system.
  • Operate various types of equipment necessary in the daily repair, installation and maintenance of the Water/Wastewater utility system.
  • Perform repairs on water mains, wastewater mains, service lines, service laterals, meters, meter boxes, cleanouts, manholes, valves and fire hydrants.
  • Maintain the Water/ Wastewater utility system.
  • Perform installation of new and replacement substandard utility items.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
  • Skill to operate heavy and light equipment
  • Knowledge of Water Utility installation, maintenance, and repair
  • Knowledge of safety hazards and safety practices
  • Skill to use a variety of tools appropriate for the work assigned

Minimum Qualifications / Licenses and Certifications
Water Utility Operator Trainee
  • High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (G.E.D)
  • No experience required

Water Utility Operator I
  • High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (G.E.D)
  • Up to 2 years of experience
  • Water Distribution D license or Wastewater Collections I certification
  • Class A CDL with Tanker Endorsement (within 9 months)

Water Utility Operator II
  • High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (G.E.D)
  • 2-5 years of experience
  • Water Distribution C license or Wastewater Collections II certification
  • Class A CDL with Tanker Endorsement

Water Utility Operator III
  • High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (G.E.D)
  • 5+ years of experience
  • Water Distribution B license or Wastewater Collections III certification
  • Class A CDL with Tanker Endorsement

Physical Requirements / Work Environment
The incumbent works in an outdoor environment and confined spaces; frequent exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions or hazards. Majority of work performed outside or with exposure to risk. Exposed to physical exertion such as bending, lifting, stooping, reaching, pulling, and pushing. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

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