Utilities Operator

City of Montrose•Montrose, CO

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Under direction from the Team Leader and Superintendent, performs tasks for the repair, maintenance, and installation of the water distribution and wastewater collection systems. Maintains a safe work environment. Assists in fire flow tests as needed. Repairs and installs water and sewer mains as directed by the city engineer and utility superintendent. Acts as the main point of contact for a job site or work area. Keeps equipment in good working order. Performs heavy manual labor and equipment operation including loaders, backhoes, sewer jet, and other equipment associated with the repair, maintenance, and installation of the water distribution and wastewater collection systems. Installs, maintains, and repairs water distribution mains, laterals, valves, valve boxes, meter pits, meters, hydrants, and pressure reducing valves. Locates water lines for excavation. Performs meter reading as needed. Installs, maintains, and repairs wastewater mains, lines, and laterals. Makes taps for sanitary sewer services. Locates sewer mains for excavation contractors. Repairs, tests, and maintains sewer lift stations and residential grinder pump systems. Operates and maintains all division equipment such as the Vactor and camera truck as assigned. Records pertinent data utilizing a computer or log book, maintenance records, bench sheets, etc. Analyzes the information and compiles reports using associated computer software. Assists in training while offering support and modeling high performance behavior for new teammates and seasonal workers as assigned. Actively participates in on-call rotation and responds to after-hours emergency calls. Promotes and maintains safe work practices during utility installation/maintenance, traffic control setup, work zone operations, equipment use, and right-of-way activities in accordance with City policies, applicable safety standards, MUTCD guidance, and accepted field practices. Assists and participates in performing tasks within other City Departments as needed or assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
Experience performing maintenance, public works operations, or construction work in the assigned area of responsibility.
Working knowledge of water distribution systems, sanitary sewer collection systems, and maintenance of those infrastructures.
Ability to read and interpret basic maps and blueprints.
CCWP Level 2 certification in Water Distribution and Wastewater Collection
Must have the ability to obtain Current Colorado Class B Commercial Driver’s license, Tanker and Airbrake endorsements; must obtain within 90 days of start date; must have acceptable driving record.
Traffic control Flagger certification
Trench Safety certification
Confined Space safety, entry and rescue certification
PACP certificate for CCTV inspections of pipelines and manholes
HDPE pipe fusion certificate by recognized entity

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of standard construction practices relating to water systems and waste water collection preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform heavy manual labor and equipment operation including loaders, backhoes, sewer jet and other equipment associated with the repair, maintenance and installation of the water distribution and wastewater collection systems.
Install, maintain and repair water distribution mains, laterals, valves, valve boxes, meter pits, meters, hydrants and pressure reducing valves.
Locate water lines for excavation.
Perform meter reading as needed.
Install, maintain and repair wastewater mains, lines and laterals.
Make taps for sanitary sewer services.
Locate sewer mains for excavation contractors.
Repair, test and maintain sewer lift stations and residential grinder pump systems.
Operate and maintain all division equipment such as the Vactor and camera truck as assigned.
Record pertinent data utilizing a computer or log book, maintenance records, bench sheets, etc.
Analyze the information and compile reports using associated computer software.
Assist in training while offering support and modeling high performance behavior for new teammates and seasonal workers as assigned.
Actively participate in on-call rotation and response to after hours emergencies calls.
Promote and maintain safe work practices during utility installation/maintenance, traffic control setup, work zone operations, equipment use, and right-of-way activities in accordance with City policies, applicable safety standards, MUTCD guidance, and accepted field practices.
Assist and participate in performing tasks within other City Departments as needed or assigned.