Utility Services Technician

Town of Gypsum • Gypsum, CO

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Working under the supervision of the Utility Manager, this person shall assist in the operation and maintenance of the wastewater collection and water distribution systems for the Town of Gypsum. Work involves testing, installing, repairing, replacing, and inspecting water/sewer services, water backflow/pressure reducing systems, and meter reading, repairing, and replacing. This person will be expected to analyze work and installation orders, troubleshoot, conduct tests, resolve problems, order and gather components and parts, complete installations, and perform acceptance tests.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• One year of “hands on” experience reading, installing, connecting, disconnecting, repairing, fabricating or calibrating water meters.
• Ability to read a variety of informational documentation, directions, instructions, methods, and procedures related to the job of Utility Inspector.
• Work under restrictive time constraints and under internal and external pressure.
• Operate a computer including the ability to use Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) and read/interpret geographical information systems (GIS) data.
• Knowledge of the geography and street locations in the Town.
• Utilize mathematical formulas; add and subtract totals; multiply and divide; determine percentages and determine time and weight.
• Inspect items for proper length, width, and shape, visually or with equipment.
• Communicate orally with individuals and groups in face-to-face, one-on-one settings, in group settings, or using a telephone.
• Use independent judgement and work with little direct supervision when necessary.
• Work safely without presenting a direct threat to self or others.
• Some positions require the use of personal or Town vehicles on Town business. Individuals must be physically capable of operating the vehicles safely, possess a valid Colorado Driver's license with CDL rating and have an acceptable driving record.
• Personal protective equipment must be worn as necessary where the hazard exists (hard hat, safety shoes, work gloves, safety glasses, etc.).
• Must be available to work evening/weekends/holidays in emergency situations and on duty call, as scheduled.
• Position requires prolonged standing, bending, stooping, and stretching, manual dexterity to operate and use various tools, devices, and equipment; physical agility to walk, climb into confined spaces; working with chemicals; working outdoors during all seasons and all-weather conditions; lifting construction materials, supplies, and equipment.
• Must be capable of lifting up to 60 lbs.

Nice To Haves

• Previous municipal government experience is desirable.
• Equivalent combinations of education, training, and work experience that produces the knowledge, skill, and abilities to successfully perform the essential duties/responsibilities of the position may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Provides location services for collection and distribution lines and services in the field.
• Performs technical labor such as setting meters, backflow preventers and pressure reducing systems.
• Investigates and diagnoses meter malfunction and tampering.
• Performs flushing operations of both water and wastewater systems on a scheduled basis.
• Completes inspection reports with clearly organized thoughts, using proper sentence construction, punctuation, and grammar.
• Maintains project files and distributes as necessary.
• Attends schools, workshops, and meetings as necessary or as directed, to maintain the skillsets necessary to perform the work.
• Perform various services including, but not limited to emailing, copying, filing, and faxing memos and reports; and answering questions.
• Perform other duties as assigned within the department, which may include, but not be limited to roads, snowplowing, water, sewer, trash, and parks.
• Ability to read a variety of informational documentation, directions, instructions, methods, and procedures related to the job of Utility Inspector.
• Work under restrictive time constraints and under internal and external pressure.
• Operate a computer including the ability to use Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) and read/interpret geographical information systems (GIS) data.
• Attend classes and training designed to provide the knowledge, skills and abilities to become more proficient in water and/or wastewater construction and maintenance activities.
• Knowledge of the geography and street locations in the Town.
• Utilize mathematical formulas; add and subtract totals; multiply and divide; determine percentages and determine time and weight.
• Inspect items for proper length, width, and shape, visually or with equipment.
• Communicate orally with individuals and groups in face-to-face, one-on-one settings, in group settings, or using a telephone.
• Use independent judgement and work with little direct supervision when necessary.
• Work safely without presenting a direct threat to self or others.

Benefits

• Use of personal or Town vehicles on Town business.
• Personal protective equipment must be worn as necessary where the hazard exists (hard hat, safety shoes, work gloves, safety glasses, etc.).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED