{"id":2972173,"url":"https://alion.io/job/uic-alaska-utilities-system-specialist-apprentice-uic-municipal-services","title":"Utilities System Specialist - Apprentice - UIC Municipal Services","company":{"id":2145083,"name":"UIC Alaska","domain":"uicalaska.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/uicalaska","size_band":"1001-5000","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"iCIMS","truth_index":null},"role":"Early Careers","role_family":"Early Careers","seniority":"intern","employment_type":"internship","work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["United States"],"countries":["US"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":{"min_usd":38000,"max_usd":64000,"period":"year","method":"role_seniority_country_remote_cell","sample_n":408},"experience_years_min":null,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":"Windows","optional":false}],"status":"closed","first_seen_at":"2026-10-21T02:57:49Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-10-21","last_verified_at":"2026-10-30T22:29:51Z","board_verified":false,"closed_at":"2026-10-30T22:29:51Z","days_open":9,"trust":{"level":"not_scored","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":9},"description":"Overview\nUIC 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.\nThe 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.\nGENERAL SYSTEM DESCRIPTIONS:\nWater Treatment:\nRaw water intake\nBag/Micro/Nano filtration with chemical disinfection, backwash, and cleaning systems\nShort water production season to store annual water supply\nWater Distribution:\nWater storage tanks with volumes totaling 3 to 10 million gallons in storage\nCentral water circulation plant with fire pumps, water monitoring systems, and chemical dosing\nDirect-buried water circulation loops\nResidential and commercial service connections\nWastewater Collection:\nDirect-buried gravity or vacuum collection systems\nSewage holding tanks\nWastewater Treatment:\nExtended aeration/activated sludge/MBBR waste treatment and sludge dewatering\nOcean, surface water, and sub-surface effluent discharge\nResponsibilities\nEssential functions will include:\nEnsure compliance with Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (ADEC) regulations for utility plant operations.\n\nMaintain a safe working environment and promptly report safety concerns to the supervisor.\n\nSupport, train, or mentor local utility operators as needed or as directed.\n\nCommunicate with the central office daily via phone or email.\n\nPerform operational tasks at small water and wastewater treatment facilities.\n\nOperate and maintain water distribution and wastewater collection systems.\n\nInspect, operate, monitor, and maintain equipment and systems in water/wastewater treatment processes.\n\nMonitor plant operations using visual inspection and SCADA systems.\n\nRegulate flows and conduct chemical analyses to ensure water quality.\n\nMaintain compliance with regulatory requirements for treated water and wastewater effluent.\n\nPerform seasonal raw water pumping and treatment to ensure adequate reserves.\n\nMaintain operation logs and inspect system components such as fire hydrants, pumps, generators, and valves.\n\nConduct annual inspections of residential service barrel connections.\n\nComplete daily work order reporting, including incidents, repairs, and callouts.\n\nSupport preventive and corrective maintenance of utility plants and infrastructure.\n\nImplement emergency protocols to protect public safety and utility operations during system failures.\n\nCoordinate with local resources to identify, isolate, and repair leaks within operator capabilities.\n\nIssue public notifications such as boil water advisories or service shutdowns.\n\nProvide temporary water and sewer solutions to affected residents during service interruptions.\n\nMaintain inventory of utility plant parts and supplies; solicit quotes and submit purchase requisitions.\n\nSubmit service requests to the local municipality for facility and equipment repairs outside W&S scope.\n\nCoordinate water and sewer repair efforts with the local village supervisor.\n\nAct as the water/sewer plant manager and oversee all related activities as needed.\n\nAssume lead operator responsibilities in the absence of a local operator.\n\nOperate heavy equipment if authorized and pre-approved.\n\nMonitor the assigned village cell phone for operational or emergency needs.\n\nBe available for 24-hour call-outs and work varied shifts as assigned.\n\nPerform other duties as assigned.\n\nQualifications\nMinimum Qualifications:\nHigh school diploma or equivalent.\n\nValid driver’s license.\n\nAbility to pass a respirator fit test.\n\nAbility to follow directions and respond to requests from the Utility Systems Supervisor (USS), Training Administrator, and other Water & Sewer Project staff.\n\nWillingness to study exam preparation materials outside of normal working hours.\n\nAbility to coordinate with the Training Administrator and proctors to schedule and complete required certification exams during off-rotation periods\n\nPhysical and Mental Demands:\nMust be able to work outdoors in extreme and varying weather conditions, including cold, snow, wind, and rain.\n\nRequires the physical ability to lift and carry 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environments.\n\nFrequently exposed to extreme weather conditions, including wind, snow, rain, and sub-zero temperatures, particularly in remote Alaskan locations.\n\nMay be required to work in confined spaces, around moving mechanical equipment, and near hazardous chemicals.\n\nSubject to loud noise levels, slippery or uneven surfaces, and low-light environments.\n\nMust be able to work flexible schedules, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.\n\nVillage-based assignments may involve extended shifts (e.g., 10-hour days, 7 days per week) with housing and per diem provided while on-site.\n\nMust be available for emergency call-outs and short-notice travel to remote project sites.\n\nExpected to maintain a professional and respectful demeanor while working in and around residential communities and with customer 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