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# Operator System Technician

- **Company:** The Rapid
- **Location:** Rapid City, SD, United States
- **Salary:** $50,669.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Computer Programming, Computer Literacy, Digital Mapping, Distributed Systems
- **Published:** May 31, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=61404a79e9df58ad

## About the Role

Do you have a valid Driver's License license?, Do you have experience in Computer skills?, Do you have a High school diploma or GED?, · Minimum requirements possess a high school diploma or equivalent.

· Possess basic computer skills and be proficient in math.

· Possess a valid South Dakota Driver's license.

· Pass a background check

· Possess a CLASS 1 Certification in Water Treatment/Distribution and Waste Water

Collection or the ability to obtain treatment certification within one year.

· Have the availability to be on an every 4 week rotating on-call schedule

Skills and Abilities:

 * Usage of power tools or small machinery
 * Apply basic plumbing principles
 * Basic construction skills as they apply to water and sewer maintenance
 * Ability to follow orders
 * Operate and maintain light equipment
 * Good physical strength
 * Deal with others in a professional manner
 * Knowledge and implementation of the Sanitary District policies and procedures
 * Work as a team member with other employees
 * Meet specified or required deadlines
 * Communicate effectively with other district employees, both oral and written
 * Handle multiple tasks
 * Principles of public works operations
 * Safety recognition
 * Ability to understand service area maps
 * Basic measurement principles

## Description

Duties Include:

 * Disconnect services for non-payment or other reasons as directed
 * Monitoring water restrictions
 * Monitoring the distribution system for water leak detection
 * Assist in repairs of service lines and water/sewer mains in the system

Duties Include Continued:

 * Operate and maintain ultra filtration water treatment facility.
 * Maintaining and repairing fire hydrants, water mains and service lines
 * Programming and meter reading
 * Water sampling and testing requirements as mandated by state and federal agencies
 * Maintaining water tower, pump station operations, PRV and altitude pits
 * Maintaining sewer lift stations
 * Maintaining sewer service line and main infrastructure
 * Assisting with inspections of water and sewer installations
 * GIS mapping of system
 * General maintenance practices
 * Street repair as it pertains to water main/service line leaks
 * Assisting with and completing daily work orders


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