Distribution & Collection Technician

TOWN OF EAGLE•Eagle, CO

3d•$24 - $36•Onsite

About The Position

Primary assignment is maintaining and operating the town’s Water Distribution System and Wastewater Collection System. The Water Distribution System includes maintaining and operating booster pump stations, operating and maintaining pressure release vaults, maintaining, and fixing fire hydrants, maintaining water valves, fixing water leaks, water service taps, working with annual leak detection contractors, and assisting with water plant facilities and water tanks. The Wastewater Collections System includes jetting wastewater collection mains, wastewater manhole inspections, fixing wastewater leaks, wastewater service taps, working or managing annual camera and jet contractor, and assists with wastewater plant facilities. May also perform a variety of routine and special activities for maintenance within the Public Works Department as conditions warrant.

Requirements

Must possess a valid Colorado driver’s license and be insurable under Town standards.
Requires a High School diploma or equivalent.
Must live within forty-five (45) miles from Town of Eagle Water & Wastewater Facility located at 185 Violet Lane, Eagle, Colorado.
Total travel time should exceed sixty (60) minutes at posted driving speeds.
This position requires the passing of a pre-hire drug test, motor vehicle, and a criminal background check.
Requires 1-3 years related construction experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Possesses a Water Distribution Class 1 certification and a Wastewater Collection Class 1 certification. Trainees must obtain the required certifications within one year of hire.
Valid Colorado Driver’s License and be insurable under Town standards.
Knowledge of construction site safety, including ditch, and excavation safety.
Ability to read and interpret construction plans.
Ability to analyze and interpret common construction standards, specifications, and codes.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, AutoCAD, GIS, etc.
Ability to work productively with minimal direct supervision.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written in English) with public works staff, developers, contractors, and engineers.
Time management and organizational skills; ability to manage a large variety of tasks in a positive and productive manner.
Knowledge of typical construction materials, language, and equipment.
Ability to distinguish objects in low and bright light using visual acuity.
Employees must be able to lift and carry moderate heavy materials, supplies, and equipment (25-50 lbs.) frequently; and to push or pull objects weighing 50-75 lbs. occasionally.
Ability to perform routine to strenuous physical work for extended periods of time.
Ability to participate in routine conversation in person or via telephone and to distinguish telephone, voice, and other auditory tones.

Nice To Haves

Valid Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) preferred but not required.
Technician II: Possesses a Water Distribution Class 2 certification and a Wastewater Collection Class 2 certification.
Technician III: Possesses a Water Distribution Class 3 certification and a Wastewater Collection Class 3 certification.
Technician IV: Possesses a Water Distribution Class 4 certification and a Wastewater Collection Class 4 certification.

Responsibilities

Responds to customer complaints and inquiries; responds to water main breaks and sewer backups and water pressure loss.
Notify affected residences and businesses when services are interrupted.
Maintains and operates the town’s Water Distribution System which includes 68-miles of water main, booster pump stations, pressure release vaults, fire hydrants, valves, air-vacs, water plant facilities, nine water tanks, and other appurtenances.
Maintains and operates the town’s Wastewater Collection System which includes 39-miles of wastewater mains, manholes, etc.
Locate town utilities include water, wastewater, storm sewer, irrigation, electricity, etc. for utility locates.
Schedule and coordinate meter reading and installation activities with other Town departments, prepare and maintain meter reading books and records, and coordinate with Utility Billing Specialist to resolve complaints.
Works with contractors, homeowners, other utility companies, etc.
Manages and maintains regulatory compliance with Town’s collection system maintenance program and Back Flow Prevention and Cross Connection Control Program.
May be required to serve on call outside of regularly scheduled work hours and work overtime as needed.
Ability to communicate in a professional, courteous, and timely manner, both verbally and in written format, when dealing with staff, citizens, customers and vendors with local, State, and Federal agencies, utility companies, elected officials, consultants, contractors, and developers.
Assists with routine maintenance, including heavy equipment operations, asphalt maintenance, traffic signs, etc. within town rights-of-way as needed.
Ability to model Town of Eagle staff values of integrity, respect, commitment, responsibility, collaboration, and leadership.
Supports and champions building and sustaining a culture focused on continuous improvement.
Fosters innovative ideas and streamlines operations to provide meaningful value for customers and the community.
Snow plowing and cindering of town roads, parking lots, pathways, etc.
Emergency water breaks, wastewater breaks, etc.
Supports Special Events