Mechanic Specialist (Buena Vista)

Colorado Springs Utilities • Buena Vista, CO

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Mechanic Specialist position is based at the Otero Pump Station and supports the Homestake Water Project, a partnership between Colorado Springs Utilities and Aurora Water. Therefore, the selected candidate must reside in the general vicinity of Buena Vista, Colorado, to meet the service territory requirements. The Mechanic Specialist will install, maintain, repair, and operate pump station equipment and pipelines, and is also responsible for operating construction equipment. A valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) is required. This position is essential to the transmission of the finest water to our customers in Colorado Springs and Aurora, Colorado. Your expert mechanical knowledge will be utilized to ensure the effective operation and maintenance of the equipment across our system. This position requires the successful candidate to work standby and overtime as needed.

Requirements

• Demonstrated years of progressively responsible mechanical equipment and plant maintenance experience and be willing to enter training to learn all duties of a Mechanic Specialist for Homestake operations.
• A valid Commercial Driver’s License Class B (CDLN), liquid bulk/cargo Tank, and air brakes are required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in heavy equipment operation is preferred.
• Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDLN)-liquid bulk/cargo Tank is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining and troubleshooting large raw water pumping systems, valves, and pipelines
• Performing work outdoors and indoors. Assignments are characterized by intermittent exposure to adverse weather conditions, hazardous mountain driving conditions, frequent bending, heavy lifting, high noise levels, and noxious fumes. Winter conditions may require considerable walking in deep snow, involving the use of snowshoes
• Adjusting valves and headgates to manage water releases out of Dams and collection ponds, inspecting and cleaning flumes, ditches, and trash racks
• Assisting with the installation, maintenance, repair, and overhaul of a variety of mechanical equipment, pumps, valves, piping, heavy equipment, and vehicles, which support the Homestake Water Project water collection and delivery system
• Inspecting plant equipment, pumps, valves, motors, compressors, and construction equipment, to trace and locate malfunctions
• General cleaning; custodial duties
• Transporting and operating construction equipment
• Performing maintenance involving welding, metal fabrication, carpentry, painting, HVAC, plumbing, concrete, and other related building repairs
• Managing a preventive maintenance program
• Complying with the safety and health program in support of an incident and injury-free workplace
• Performing other duties and, responsibilities as assigned

Benefits

• Vacation – Start with 13 days annually, increasing to 24 days with tenure
• Personal Leave – 3 days per year
• Paid Holidays – 12 paid holidays per year
• Sick Leave – 12 days per year for personal or family health needs
• Vacation Buy – Option to purchase up to 40 additional hours annually
• Medical Plans: Three comprehensive options, including a $0 premium High-Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with Health Savings Account (HSA) eligibility
• Zero Health: Access to hundreds of medical services at no cost
• Dental & Vision: Two dental plans and one vision plan
• Family Building-Benefits: Support for fertility, preservation, adoption, and surrogacy
• Wellness Program: A voluntary program that rewards you for prioritizing self-care! If you're enrolled in a our medical plan, you and your spouse can earn up to $600 in HRA or HSA contributions by completing healthy activities
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA): Pre-tax contributions for healthcare and dependent care expenses
• Health Savings Account (HSA): Available with HDHP
• Pension Plan: Colorado PERA provides retirement benefits and peace of mind
• Supplemental Retirement Plans: PERAPlus 401(k), MissionSquare Roth IRA, and 457 plans
• Disability Coverage: Short-Term and Long-Term Disability insurance available
• Life Insurance: Employer-paid coverage with optional supplemental plans
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential support for mental health, stress, legal, financial, and work-life balance
• Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $5,250 annually to support continued education
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness: As a qualifying employer, your student loan payments may be eligible for loan forgiveness

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed