Operates the water distribution and/or the wastewater collection system’s and performs both the preventive maintenance and corrective maintenance on those systems as assigned, supervised, and reviewed, based on the required skill and the level of supervision needed, and according to the applicable State of Alaska Operator Certification level of the individual. General duties are assigned in the broad area of the water distributions and/or wastewater collection systems to work independently, with less direct supervision and more responsibility as proficiency levels, appropriate licensing, and experience increases. Shift varies, including early mornings, days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays on emergency and non-emergency assignments to meet the water distribution and/or wastewater collection needs of the Municipality of Anchorage in the domestic, commercial, and industrial sectors. Perform other related duties as assigned.

Water Distribution and Wastewater Collection Operators III and IV are lead positions and assist in the training of other operators and may be assigned as Crew Leads with the duties that include assigning, controlling, and checking work for accuracy and conformity with procedures and regulations, as well as acting in some supervisory roles as assigned. Perform other related duties as assigned.