Posting Close Date
Location of Position
Hiring Range
$31.49-$35.69/hr.
Full Pay Range: $27.11-$42.87/hr.
Onsite or Hybrid
Position Minimum Requirements
Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Minimum 3 years of related work experience.
- Any equivalent combination of certifications, education, or experience that provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities for the position.
Licenses, Registration, and Certifications
- Colorado Water Distribution Class 1 Certificate.
- Colorado Water Distribution Class 2 Certificate within 18 months of hire.
- Must be able to possess and maintain a valid Class ‘R’ Colorado driver’s license and have a satisfactory driving record.
- This is a safety sensitive job where an employee’s direct action/inaction may lead to immediate harm to self, team, or the public and/or will have significant risk to the mission of Denver Water. To promote the safety, employees in this job must possess English proficiency adequate to effectively communicate with customers and coworkers, including proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
An offer of employment may be contingent upon satisfactory results of a post-offer drug test and alcohol. Denver Water tests for the following: amphetamines, cocaine, marijuana (THC), opiates, and phencyclidine (PCP). A strength test may also be conducted due to the physical requirements of the position. This strength test may include lifting, pushing, and pulling various amounts of weight as well as crouching, squatting, and lifting one’s own body weight from various positions. If the position is deemed safety-sensitive or requires a CDL, you will be placed on the random drug and alcohol testing list, which means you may be tested if your name is selected while employed at Denver Water.
Applicants for employment at Denver Water must be authorized to work in the U.S. Denver Water will not sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa.
Job Description
Position Summary
Under general supervision, operate the potable and non-potable water system in an efficient manner while maintaining and working within specified guidelines. Ability to operate all equipment remotely, locally, or by manual hand operation.
Supervisory Responsibilities
This position does not have formal supervisory responsibilities over other employees.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Assist in controlling the flow of treated water into and throughout the distribution system; operating feeds and regulators into and out of pressure zones.
- Monitor distribution system operation, control distribution system equipment, and operation using a PC based SCADA system.
- Provide information on emergency operating procedures in case of station shut-down or start-up. Assist in system operation to meet fire, pressure, and leak conditions.
- Gather and assist with interpreting and distributing weather and water consumption data and system condition information.
- Perform inspections, operate, and perform minor maintenance on equipment at distribution facilities.
- Assist in the development of standard operating procedures, emergency operations manuals, and facility inspection programs.
- May be required to perform on call duty, work shifts, weekends, holidays and overtime as directed, and work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions.
- Must be able to perform safety sensitive functions.
- Perform related work as required.
