Collections & Distribution Water Operator

EAST CHERRY CREEK VALLEY WATER & SANITATION DISTRICT•Aurora, CO

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

East Cherry Creek Valley Water and Sanitation District (ECCV) has been sustaining our community by providing safe and reliable water since 1962. Sourced from the South Platte River and non-tributary aquifers, ECCV distributes water to approximately 65,000 customers in the eastern portions of the City of Centennial and unincorporated Arapahoe County. As the area has grown into a thriving district of homes, schools, and businesses, ECCV has been there, providing the water the community needs with excellence and efficiency. At ECCV, our commitment begins with our people. Through cooperation, openness, and respect, our teams and departments collaborate to realize our shared mission of providing safe, reliable water to our community. At ECCV, we prioritize trust, teamwork, and communication. We encourage and support our Operators by offering: Flexible schedules such as 4-10s No shift work Paid training Certification bonuses In addition, our excellent benefits package includes: Employer fully funded 401(a) Pension Plan and Health Reimbursement Plan, with 100% vesting immediately. Outstanding group insurance plans and options offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance, with two Employee Assistance Plans (EAPs). Various plans and elections will have little to no premium cost to employees. Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) accrual and nine paid holidays annually. Other benefits include Tuition Assistance, 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, Wellness Reimbursements, Flexible Spending Accounts, and supplemental insurances such as Colonial, Legal Shield, and Pet Insurance. The Collections and Distribution Operators are responsible for monitoring, maintaining and repairing the District’s ground water facilities, distribution system and wastewater collection system.

Requirements

Graduation from High School or completion of GED.
Distribution certification 2 or 3 required.
Experience in repair and maintenance of distribution and collection systems.
Experience in safe operation of tools, equipment, and light vehicles.
Must possess a valid driver's license and pass a background check.

Nice To Haves

Collections certification 2 or 3 preferred. (Will consider applicants that can obtain Collections certification within 6 months of hire.)

Responsibilities

Turns all valves on a regular basis to ensure access and operation for emergency situations.
Responsible for annual fire hydrant flushing to remove sediment build-up in main water lines.
Assists Customer Service Field Representatives as needed with meter reads, meter swaps, turn on/off service, and meter pit inspections.
Responsible for manhole inspections to ensure flow of sewage is not impeded.
Responsible for monthly Pressure Reduce Valve (PRV) inspections to regulate pressure in different zones of the distribution system by visual inspection. Makes any necessary repairs.
Conducts new home/commercial construction inspections to ensure water/sewer lines, taps, meter pits, etc. are installed according to District standards.
Utilizes Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) to monitor all aspects of water production and distribution to meet daily water demands.
Utilizes the Asset Management database to record data and workflow.
Operates and performs routine instrument calibration of in-line analytical equipment.
Performs maintenance of well house assets and booster pump stations as needed.
Operates water treatment facilities/booster stations/aquifer recharge facilities/collection system.
Maps water/sewer lines for future reference.
Assists the Projects Department and consultants with oversight of projects.
Provides back-up coverage for other positions, such as Utility Locator and Water Operator.
Participates in continuous improvement initiatives and provides input and feedback on department policies and standard operating procedures (SOP).
Maintains regular and predictable attendance as scheduled, and perform job duties with varying schedules, including holidays and weekends, on-call and overtime as needed.
Ability to respond to on-call issues within 45 minutes.
Responds to on-call issues and emergencies as assigned.
Participates in or leads OneECCV committee(s) and/or taskforce(s).
Performs other duties and projects as assigned.

Benefits

Flexible schedules such as 4-10s
No shift work
Paid training
Certification bonuses
Employer fully funded 401(a) Pension Plan and Health Reimbursement Plan, with 100% vesting immediately.
Outstanding group insurance plans and options offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance, with two Employee Assistance Plans (EAPs).
Various plans and elections will have little to no premium cost to employees.
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) accrual and nine paid holidays annually.
Tuition Assistance
457 Deferred Compensation Plan
Wellness Reimbursements
Flexible Spending Accounts
Supplemental insurances such as Colonial, Legal Shield, and Pet Insurance.