Water Distribution System Operator

Colorado Springs Utilities•Colorado Springs, CO

6d•$44 - $46•Onsite

About The Position

Colorado Springs Utilities is hiring a Water Distribution System Operator to perform a wide variety of skilled activities related to operating, inspecting, maintaining, and troubleshooting systems and equipment that support the reliability and performance of our potable, non-potable, and raw water distribution systems. The work that you will do ensures the effective operation of our water distribution systems and related components, and the safe transmission of water to over 500,000 people in the Colorado Springs community.

Requirements

Demonstrated experience in the operations and maintenance of water distribution and/or collection systems
Must possess, at minimum, a Colorado State Water Distribution Level 1 Certification
Possession of, or the ability to obtain, a Colorado State Water Distribution Level 4 Certification within four years of hire is required
Possession of a valid, unrestricted driver's license is required
Possession of, or the ability to obtain within one year of hire, a Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) is required

Nice To Haves

A manual transmission endorsement is valued
In-depth understanding of and experience with water distribution/collection systems, including Raw Water, Potable Water, & Non-potable Water Systems
Water distribution/collection systems troubleshooting techniques, maintenance, and repair skills
Water distribution/collection systems operations skills
Strong leadership, mentoring, and collaboration skills
Strong planning and work prioritization skills
Ability to provide technical guidance to personnel and contractors
Knowledge of pump operations and understanding of pump curves, efficiencies, and technology
Ability to read and understand maps, construction drawings, specifications, and as-builds
Knowledge of and commitment to safety practices and processes

Responsibilities

Maintaining, repairing, and troubleshooting water systems and pipelines
Operating and maintaining gravity and high-pressure pipelines
Performing preventative and corrective maintenance of pressure-reducing and pressure-relief valves
Troubleshooting, analyzing, and correcting pressure zone irregularities
Inspecting and maintaining water tanks
Coordinating water system outages
Shutting down and isolating water distribution and transmission mains
Responding to customer issues regarding water flow and pressure
Performing fire hydrant flow testing; inspection, maintenance, and repair of water, air, and vacuum valves; and preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of water pump station equipment
Researching, identifying, and ordering spare or replacement parts for the pumping equipment system components
Provide operational readiness and support of our infrastructure and services by participating in a week-long on-call rotation every nine weeks (subject to change)

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 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
Long-Term Care Insurance: Available for purchase to support extended care needs
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