Water Systems Operator (Entry, Journey and Senior Levels)

About the role

The Water Systems Operator performs installation, maintenance and repair on water distribution and wastewater collection facilities and operates a variety of heavy equipment, specialized equipment and other department-related equipment. We are hiring for all levels of operators.

Responsibilities

• Uses proper safety apparel, procedures and equipment per city standards.
• Ability to work safely in very high traffic areas.
• Learns to operate and maintain equipment and vehicles such as dump trucks, front-end loader, excavator and other applicable equipment.
• Maintains assigned equipment to specifications, i.e., uses correct fuel, checks gauges, fluid levels, and makes sure equipment is clean both inside and out.
• Subject to call-back work and must be capable of responding to an emergency situation upon short notice.
• Maintains accurate records such as daily reports, work order service requests and map revisions within 6 months of hire.
• Safely stocks truck with necessary materials and tools, and all equipment is ready for the next job within 6 months of hire.
• Assists with various repairs and maintenance of water and wastewater systems.

Qualifications

• Education: Required: High School or GED.
• Core competencies: Accountability, Integrity, Transparency & Honoring the Public Trust, Collaboration, Innovation, Safety, Excellent Service with Courtesy and Kindness.
• Job specific competencies: Job Knowledge, Equipment Operation, Reporting, Community Relations, Responsiveness, Communication.

Skills

• Valid Colorado Driver's License.
• Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with tanker endorsements and no air brake restriction.
• Colorado Class I Water Distribution and Class I Wastewater Collections Certifications preferred but not required.

Benefits

Employees can expect consistent and regular hours with additional overtime opportunity during weather events.

Pay

The salary range for this position is dependent on qualifications and experience. The hiring range for an Entry level Water Systems Operator is $23.11 - $27.16, With a salary range of $23.11 - $31.20 The hiring range of a Journey Water Systems Operator is $27.88 - $33.46, with a salary range of $27.88 to $39.04. The hiring range of a Senior Water Systems Operator is $31.23 - $37.48, with a salary range of $31.23 to $43.72.

Schedule

Consistent and regular hours with additional overtime opportunity during weather events.