Water Dist. Assoc. Tech - Emergency Services

Denver Water•DENVER, CO

About The Position

Denver Water is hiring three Water Distribution Associate Technicians for Emergency Services on day and swing shifts; applicants must be comfortable working either schedule. Under direct supervision, the technician performs field activities related to operation and maintenance of the water distribution system and responds to emergency-related tasks. The role operates distribution and transmission valves, isolates water mains, investigates customer water-quality issues, and inspects and maintains distribution assets. This is a safety-sensitive position. Employees must communicate effectively in English with customers and coworkers. Work may include on-call duty, shifts, weekends, holidays, overtime, and outdoor work in varied weather conditions.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 1 year of related work experience.
Colorado Water Distribution Class 1 Certificate required within 18 months of appointment.
Ability to possess and maintain a valid Class R Colorado driver's license and a satisfactory driving record.
English proficiency sufficient to communicate effectively with customers and coworkers through listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
Must be able to perform safety-sensitive functions.
Any equivalent combination of certifications, education, or experience that provides the required skills, knowledge, and abilities.

Responsibilities

Investigate reported leaks as a first responder, determine responsibility for repairs, make appropriate notifications, issue leak notices, and generate work orders to initiate repairs.
Operate valves and hydrants and perform fire-flow tests as required.
Maintain distribution assets through activities such as flushing, valve exercising, and pressure-regulating-valve calibration.
Inspect pump stations, decentralization stations, and job sites.
Assist other Water Distribution workgroups, including System Operations, Utility Locating, and T&D Construction and Maintenance.
Perform unidirectional flushing, sampling, and analyses to monitor, maintain, and improve distribution-system water quality.
Ensure compliance with applicable discharge permits.
Monitor SCADA and investigate distribution-system pressure problems.
Perform valve surveys.
Under direct supervision, perform complex shutouts at pump stations and on transmission and distribution systems associated with capital construction projects.
Perform dewatering, disinfection, dechlorination, and flushing operations.
Under direct supervision, perform leak-detection services.
Provide after-hours Customer Service Field coverage for service turn-ons and turn-offs, meter issues, and billing inquiries.
Perform work in accordance with departmental safety standards and policies.
Perform related work as required.