Jobs & Career Opportunities

Ideal Candidate

• Optimistic, detail-oriented, and honest.
• Strong health and safety mindset.
• Skills in math and science.
• Computer skills.
• Strong communication skills.

Benefits

This is a fully benefited position including health, dental, vision, and life insurance, state pension benefits, paid time off, and a wellness program.

Starting wage: $23.55 per hour.

Position Requirements

• Operation of a Level 3 water treatment plant and wastewater lagoon system.
• Manual labor and work during days, evenings, nights, weekends, holidays, and on-call hours.
• Ability to work around hazardous chemicals and high voltage equipment.
• Ability to work under adverse conditions.
• Self-motivated and able to follow written and oral instructions.

Licensing

This position is dependent on obtaining a Wyoming DEQ Level 3 Water Treatment License as well as a Wyoming DEQ Lagoon License.

Applicants should be prepared to meet the required licensing expectations for the position.

Benefits

The Town of Thermopolis offers a benefit package including life, medical, dental, and vision insurance and contributes to the Wyoming Retirement System.

How to Apply

Applications are available at Town Hall, 420 Broadway, Thermopolis, Wyoming 82443.

Applicants may also contact the Mayor’s Office at 307-864-9285.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. The Town of Thermopolis is an equal opportunity employer.

System Operations & Maintenance

• Inspect, operate, troubleshoot, adjust, and repair pumps, motors, valves, chemical feeders, generators, and related equipment.
• Monitor system performance, read gauges, charts, and flow indicators, and make operational adjustments as needed.
• Calculate and adjust chemical dosages to maintain proper water quality.
• Collect samples and complete DEQ and EPA reporting requirements.
• Calibrate, repair, and maintain instruments, gauges, and meters.
• Locate water and sewer lines and respond to service calls and emergency call outs.

Infrastructure & Field Work

• Perform general facility and grounds maintenance including cleaning, painting, repairs, and security checks.
• Maintain and repair automotive, building, and operational equipment.
• Manage inventory of parts, tools, and supplies.
• Issue permits for new water service connections, inspect installations, and install meter pits and meters.
• Install, test, repair, and maintain meters and backflow devices.
• Read meters, check for leaks, thaw frozen meters, insulate pits, adjust meter or valve elevations, and respond to customer complaints.

Administrative & Planning Duties

• Maintain, compile, and update operational logs and reports.
• Perform mathematical calculations related to system operations.
• Oversee and develop annual budgets and prepare recommendations for Board decision making.
• Review maps, blueprints, and development proposals.
• Assist with short and long term planning for District operations, infrastructure, and policy needs.

Qualifications

• Experience in water system operation.
• Experience in general construction using hand and power tools.
• Management experience in business and personnel supervision.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current Level I, II and Level I Well Operator License in Distribution, or ability to obtain the license within a Board-approved timeframe with active progress toward completion.
• Valid Wyoming driver’s license.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of water treatment and distribution tools, materials, equipment, maintenance methods, record keeping, bookkeeping, planning, computers, Microsoft Office, and basic electrical concepts.
• Ability to safely operate equipment and tools, use computers for reporting and records, perform manual labor in all weather conditions, and operate a motor vehicle.
• Ability to communicate effectively, learn and apply District policies and regulations, read technical documents, complete calculations, maintain accurate records, work independently, and manage time effectively.

Special Requirements

• Must be a self starter capable of working independently without regular oversight.
• Must be able to identify short and long term operational needs and provide recommendations to the Board.
• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, kneel, crouch, stoop, crawl, twist, climb 120-foot ladders, push, pull, lift 50 pounds, and work in adverse weather conditions.
• Must be able to work around mechanical, electrical, and chemical hazards.
• Serves as the primary on-call operator and must respond within one hour except during approved vacation or scheduled absence.

Capital Projects Engineer 1

Experience Level: Entry to early-career engineering role

Under general supervision, this position supports project development, routine capital projects, organizational processes, technical documentation, and reporting.

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• 0 to 3 years of experience.
• Wyoming-valid driver’s license with good driving history required.
• Engineer in Training registration with the Wyoming State Board of Registration preferred.
• Supports routine capital projects, internal policies and procedures, GPS-GIS tools, and coordination with agencies.

Capital Projects Engineer 2

Experience Level: Experienced engineering and project management role

Under limited supervision, this position executes project development, manages complex projects, leads organizational processes, and helps develop project management training for staff.

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• 5 or more years of experience.
• Wyoming-valid driver’s license with good driving history required.
• Professional Engineer registration with the Wyoming State Board of Registration required.
• Project Management Professional certification preferred.