Water Technician I, II, III

Town of Monument•Monument, CO

2d•$54,739 - $68,424

About The Position

Water Tech 1 performs operation and maintenance activities of the water treatment plant and pump stations. Daily monitoring of system and facility equipment and gathering, compilation of daily data. Conducts daily rounds at water treatment facilities to obtain meter readings, check equipment, clean, and observe for any abnormal conditions. Conducts compliance monitoring and process control testing. Assists with equipment and well maintenance programs. Position Range: $54,739-$68,424/yr.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent
Rotational On-Call availability
Valid Colorado Driver License.
Colorado Department of Public Health and Environmental Small Water Systems Operator License preferred
Class B CDL or ability to obtain within 6 (six) months of hire.

Nice To Haves

Colorado Department of Public Health and Environmental Small Water Systems Operator License preferred

Responsibilities

Performs operation and maintenance activities of the water treatment plant and pump stations, distribution system and pump stations for compliance, monitoring, and process control testing.
Conducts daily rounds at stations to obtain meter readings, check equipment, clean, and observe for abnormal conditions.
Assists with maintenance and repair of water treatment equipment such as pumps, valves, filters, and chemical dosing systems.
Assist in the handing and dosing of water treatment chemicals according to established procedures and safety guidelines.
Collect water samples for laboratory analysis and testing as required.
Follow regulatory guidelines and standards to ensure that water treatment processes meet all legal and safety requirements.
Adhere to safety protocols, use of PPE and maintain a safe working environment for oneself and coworkers.
Participate in emergency response procedures, such as shutdowns, Main breaks, equipment troubleshooting, and problem-solving during water incidents.
Maintains, inspects, and repairs water distribution system consisting of distribution lines, valves, backflow devices, meters, fire hydrants, PRV’s, booster pumps and storage tanks.
Collaboration with peers and technicians to work towards achieving departmental goals.
Assist with current maintenance program.
Performs related work as required.
Responds to Colorado 811 locate requests.
Ability/Availability to be in an on-call rotation and respond to after-hours call backs and response.