**Overview** UIC Municipal Services is based in Utqiagvik. Our mission is to help the North Slope Borough achieve their goals "to sustain and improve the quality of life for the North Slope Borough residents by providing a wide range of cost-effective and well-coordinated essential municipal services." During their certification training, the USS Apprentice will be expected to work with a Utility System Specialist (USS) on the operation and maintenance of treatment, distribution and collection systems. The USS Apprentice will be under the direct supervision of the USS (Utility System Specialist). Work with a team of local operators to maintain operational and regulatory compliance status of local municipal water and sewer utility systems. USS Apprentice will rotate in and out of each of the seven villages on North Slope, where populations range from 250 to 1000 residents. Work schedule will be 10 hours daily at a minimum, with longer days to meet repair and call out needs. Summer water pumping will be 12 hour days for approximately 3 calendar months. Rotation schedule will be 3 weeks on (23 days), 3 weeks off (19 days). $70 a day per diem is provided. The USS Apprentice will be staying in provided local housing (no camp) Travel from/to Anchorage, AK or Fairbanks, AK to the villages are paid by employer - all other travel expenses are responsibility of the employee. The USS apprentice will report directly to the Field Operations Lead, or to the Project Manager when the Field Operations Lead is unavailable. Equipment preventative maintenance and repairs will be required. This will include directing or accomplishing the excavation and repair of buried pipes in arctic conditions, and repair of individual residential and commercial service connections. The USS Apprentice will be trained to maintain, clean and organize the Water and Wastewater plants. Maintain daily reporting to the central office in Utqiagvik. Report emergency incidents when they occur. Communicate system issues to engineers. Keep daily water and wastewater logs on the Windows softwares. Prepare and send wastewater samples on a timely basis for monthly discharge monitoring reports. These are municipal sites and systems; they are not industrial. The USS Apprentice must be able to interface with the public, maintain a professional demeanor, and work with municipal employees to maintain utility service. On-the-job training of local operators maybe required. GENERAL SYSTEM DESCRIPTIONS: Water Treatment: - Raw water intake - Bag/Micro/Nano filtration with chemical disinfection, backwash, and cleaning systems - Short water production season to store annual water supply Water Distribution: - Water storage tanks with volumes totaling 3 to 10 million gallons in storage - Central water circulation plant with fire pumps, water monitoring systems, and chemical dosing - Direct-buried water circulation loops - Residential and commercial service connections Wastewater Collection: - Direct-buried gravity or vacuum collection systems - Sewage holding tanks Wastewater Treatment: - Extended aeration/activated sludge/MBBR waste treatment and sludge dewatering - Ocean, surface water, and sub-surface effluent discharge **Responsibilities** Essential functions will include: + Ensure compliance with Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (ADEC) regulations for utility plant operations. + Maintain a safe working environment and promptly report safety concerns to the supervisor. + Support, train, or mentor local utility operators as needed or as directed. + Communicate with the central office daily via phone or email. + Perform operational tasks at small water and wastewater treatment facilities. + Operate and maintain water distribution and wastewater collection systems. + Inspect, operate, monitor, and maintain equipment and systems in water/wastewater treatment processes. + Monitor plant operations using visual inspection and SCADA systems. + Regulate flows and conduct chemical analyses to ensure water quality. + Maintain compliance with regulatory requirements for treated water and wastewater effluent. + Perform seasonal raw water pumping and treatment to ensure adequate reserves. + Maintain operation logs and inspect system components such as fire hydrants, pumps, generators, and valves. + Conduct annual inspections of residential service barrel connections. + Complete daily work order reporting, including incidents, repairs, and callouts. + Support preventive and corrective maintenance of utility plants and infrastructure. + Implement emergency protocols to protect public safety and utility operations during system failures. + Coordinate with local resources to identify, isolate, and repair leaks within operator capabilities. + Issue public notifications such as boil water advisories or service shutdowns. + Provide temporary water and sewer solutions to affected residents during service interruptions. + Maintain inventory of utility plant parts and supplies; solicit quotes and submit purchase requisitions. + Submit service requests to the local municipality for facility and equipment repairs outside W&S scope. + Coordinate water and sewer repair efforts with the local village supervisor. + Act as the water/sewer plant manager and oversee all related activities as needed. + Assume lead operator responsibilities in the absence of a local operator. + Operate heavy equipment if authorized and pre-approved. + Monitor the assigned village cell phone for operational or emergency needs. + Be available for 24-hour call-outs and work varied shifts as assigned. + Perform other duties as assigned. **Qualifications** Minimum Qualifications: + High school diploma or equivalent. + Valid driver's license. + Ability to pass a respirator fit test. + Ability to follow directions and respond to requests from the Utility Systems Supervisor (USS), Training Administrator, and other Water & Sewer Project staff. + Willingness to study exam preparation materials outside of normal working hours. + Ability to coordinate with the Training Administrator and proctors to schedule and complete required certification exams during off-rotation periods Physical and Mental Demands: + Must be able to work outdoors in extreme and varying weather conditions, including cold, snow, wind, and rain. + Requires the physical ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds on a regular basis. + Frequent walking, standing, climbing, kneeling, bending, stooping, and crawling in tight or uneven spaces. + Must be able to climb ladders and stairs and safely access equipment and infrastructure. + Ability to operate tools and equipment with precision and repetitive motion using hands and fingers. + Requires good balance and coordination to navigate uneven surfaces and work around mechanical hazards. + Must be able to hear and respond to audible alarms and verbal instructions in noisy environments. + Visual acuity is required for reading gauges, instruments, and written materials. + Ability to maintain concentration, follow instructions, and perform tasks with a high level of attention to safety and detail. + Must be mentally and physically prepared to respond to emergency situations calmly and effectively. Working Conditions: + Work is performed in a variety of settings, including indoor utility plants and outdoor environments. + Frequently exposed to extreme weather conditions, including wind, snow, rain, and sub-zero temperatures, particularly in remote Alaskan locations. + May be required to work in confined spaces, around moving mechanical equipment, and near hazardous chemicals. + Subject to loud noise levels, slippery or uneven surfaces, and low-light environments. + Must be able to work flexible schedules, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed. + Village-based assignments may involve extended shifts (e.g., 10-hour days, 7 days per week) with housing and per diem provided while on-site. + Must be available for emergency call-outs and short-notice travel to remote project sites. + Expected to maintain a professional and respectful demeanor while working in and around residential communities and with customer representatives. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug & alcohol screening and/or random drug screen, and must follow UIC's Non-DOT Drug & Alcohol Testing Program requirements. If the position requires, an applicant must pass a pre-employment criminal background history check. All post-secondary education listed on the applicant's resume/application may be subject to verification. Where driving may be required or where a rental car must be obtained for business travel purposes, applicants must have a valid driver license for this position and will be subject to verification. In addition, the applicant must pass an in-house, online, driving course to be authorized to drive for company purposes. UIC is an equal opportunity employer. Ukpeaġvik Iñupiat Corporation (UIC) considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, military/veteran status, marital status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status. Pursuant to The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act 43 U.S.C. Sec. 1601 et seq., and subject to other state and federal requirements, UIC and its subsidiaries may legally grant certain preference in employment opportunities to UIC Shareholders and their Descendants. Please view Equal Employment Opportunity posters here . All candidates must apply online at www.uicalaska.com , and submit a completed application for all positions they wish to be considered. Once the employment application has been completed and submitted, any changes to the application after submission may not be reviewed. Please contact a UIC HR Recruiter if you have made a significant change to your application. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), persons unable to complete an online application should contact UIC Human Resources for assistance www.uicalaska.com/careers/recruitment/ . The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c) Ukpeaġvik Iñupiat Corporation (UIC) is the village corporation of Utqiaġvik, Alaska and is recognized as one of Alaska's top 10 companies with approximately 4,400 employees nationwide and revenues above $1 Billion annually. UIC is projected to grow substantially in the coming years to become a top 3 company in Alaska by 2030. 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Software Powered by ICIMS (https://icims.help/candidate-faq) **Requisition ID** _2026-26190_ **Category** _Construction_ **Location : Location** _US-AK-North Slope_ **Travel Requirement** _Less than 10%_ **Entity : Name** _UIC Municipal Services LLC_