Markus Seat
Grantsville
Summary
Unrestricted Wastewater Treatment Operator – Level IV with over 20 years of municipal public works experience. Currently serving as Deputy Public Works Director and Direct Responsible Charge (DRC) for the wastewater treatment facility. Extensive experience in wastewater treatment operations, sewer collection systems, water distribution infrastructure, infrastructure inspection, plan review, and UPDES permit compliance. Proven leader overseeing multidisciplinary crews with a calm, practical approach to operations, compliance, and long-term system reliability.
Overview
2007
2007
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Deputy Public Works Director / Assistant Public Works Director
Grantsville City
Grantsville
- Co-manage full public works operations in coordination with the Public Works Director
- Oversee approximately 20 full-time employees and 6–8 seasonal summer hires
- Manage sewer, water, wastewater treatment, parks & cemetery, roads, and fleet maintenance divisions
- Serve as Direct Responsible Charge (DRC) for the wastewater treatment facility
- Oversee daily plant operations, process control, and regulatory compliance
- Conduct and oversee water and sewer infrastructure plan reviews
- Perform infrastructure inspections for new construction and system upgrades
- Ensure compliance with UPDES permits, state regulations, and local standards
- Support emergency response and after-hours callouts
Sewer & Water Operator
Grantsville City
Grantsville
- Operated and maintained wastewater treatment plants and lagoon systems
- Maintained sewer collection systems including inspections, cleaning, and repairs
- Performed water distribution system operations, maintenance, and repairs
- Conducted regulatory sampling, laboratory analysis, and compliance reporting
- Responded to system failures, overflows, and emergency situations
- Trained operators and supported certification development
Education
Tooele High School
Tooele, UTSkills
- Wastewater Treatment & Lagoon Systems
- UPDES Compliance & Regulatory Reporting
- SCADA Monitoring & Process Control
- Sewer Collection System Operations
- Water Distribution Systems
- Infrastructure Plan Review & Inspection
- Sampling & Laboratory Analysis
- Emergency Response & Troubleshooting
Certification
- Wastewater Treatment Operator – Level IV (Unrestricted)
- Direct Responsible Charge (DRC) – Wastewater Treatment Facility
- Sewer Collections Operator – Level 2
- Water Distribution Operator – Level 4
- Sewer & Water Utility Management Certification
- Utah LTAP Heavy Equipment Backhoe – Level 1
- Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)
References
Available upon request.
Timeline
Deputy Public Works Director / Assistant Public Works Director
Grantsville City
Sewer & Water Operator
Grantsville City
Tooele High School