Utilities Technician I, II, Or III - Water Distribution

Description

Is a Public Works career right for you?

Ask yourself the following questions:

Do you want more than a job while working to improve your community's quality of life?

Do you want to make a difference to your community?

Then a career in Public Works is for you!

Make an impact in the community by joining the Utilities Team. The Utilities Division consists of a team of 30 staff that work hand in hand to ensure all residents of Broomfield have access to clean water and proper collection of storm and sewer water by maintaining the water distribution system, the wastewater collection system, and the reuse system.

The Utilities team is currently looking for a Full-time Utilities Technician at level I, II, or III (depending on qualifications/experience). Please see the Minimum Qualifications section below detailing the training/experience required.

Total Compensation Package

14 days paid vacation+ 10 sick days + 12 paid holidays per year

Free Recreation Center Pass (Gym & Pool)

No probationary period - start accruing your leave day 1

Stable year-round employment with a 4X10 schedule with a 3 day weekend

6% employer retirement match

Most evenings and weekends off (on-call duty required 4 times per year)

Medical, dental, & vision insurance

Paid CDL Training

Wellness discount on insurance premiums available

Paid Distribution and Collections Certification training

Level and pay are dependent on qualifications including experience AND certification (see Minimum Qualifications for more details).

Utilities Technician I - $21.12 - $28.58/hour

Utilities Technician II - $25.61 - $34.65/hour

Utilities Technician III - $27.33 - $36.97/hour

Essential Required Tasks/Examples of Duties

The Position

We have current openings on the Water crew. Main duties include: inspecting and maintaining utility infrastructure, responding to main breaks or backups, and repairing utilities infrastructure. This position will receive instruction and training in the operation, servicing, and maintenance of water booster stations and wastewater lift stations. This position supports other Divisions in Public Works such as working as a plow driver for Streets' Snow and Ice Operations.

Minimum Qualifications

Technician I:

• No experience required

• Within one year, must obtain a Class I Water Distribution Certification or Class I Wastewater Collection Certification

Technician II:

• At least two years of experience in construction, maintenance, and repair of Utilities infrastructures

• Class I Water Distribution Certification or Class I Wastewater Collection Certification required

• Within two years, must obtain a Class II Water Distribution Certification or Class II Wastewater Collection Certification

Technician III:

• At least three years of experience in construction, maintenance, and repair of Utilities infrastructures

• Class II Water Distribution Certification or Class II Wastewater Collection Certification required

• Within two years, must obtain a Class III Water Distribution Certification or Class III Wastewater Collection Certification

Additional Requirements

• Must be 18 years or older

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and safe driving record

• Within 6 months of employment, must obtain a valid Commercial Driver's License Class B (must be maintained for continued employment)

• The successful candidate must pass all pre-offer and post-offer/hire processes including interview, reference checks, criminal background checks and pre-placement DOT physical and drug screen

• Able and willing to work on-call duty which requires working weekends on a rotating basis and working all hours during emergency repairs as needed

• Specific experience in Water preferred

Working Conditions

• The noise level in the environment is usually loud

• On-call duty which requires working weekends on a rotating basis and working all hours during emergency repairs as needed.

• Duties require a full range of physical motion to perform manual labor, including heavy lifting and digging, for extended periods of time under all weather conditions

• The incumbent is exposed to the following environmental factors: work near moving mechanical parts; work in high, precarious or dark, wet underground places; work in or near moving traffic, fumes, airborne particles, offensive odors, infectious materials, electrical shock, toxic or caustic chemicals and vibration

• Physical demands are described as very heavy (exert in excess of 100 lbs. of force occasionally for material handling demands and pushing/pulling forces, and/or in excess of 50 lbs. of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 lbs. of force constantly in order to move objects)

• Subject to random, reasonable suspicion and post-accident alcohol and substance abuse testing as required by law

For a full job description, please click here and search for the job title.

All communication via your application will come from info@governmentjobs.com.

Please add this to your email Safe List.

Broomfield is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For additional information click here.

To view the summary of benefits please click here for more details.

01

The salary ranges are as follows: Utilities Technician I - $21.12 - $28.58/hour Utilities Technician II - $25.61 - $34.65/hour Utilities Technician III - $27.33 - $36.97/hour If selected, what are your salary requirements?

02

Are you at least 18 years of age?

• Yes

• No

03

Do you have a valid driver's license and a safe driving record?

• Yes

• No

04

Do you have a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class B or higher?

• Yes

• No

05

Please select the highest level of education you have successfully completed.

• Less than High School diploma or equivalent

• High School diploma or equivalent

• Associate's degree or 60 semester hours

• Bachelor's degree

• Master's degree or higher

06

This position is currently scheduled Monday

• Thursday OR Tuesday

• Friday 6:00am to 4:30pm. Are you available to work all scheduled hours on a regular basis?

• Yes

• No

07

This schedule may change on a long- or short-term basis at any time as needed for on-call and emergency coverage. This could include evenings, weekends and holidays. Please list any days or times you are NOT available to work on a regular basis.

08

This position requires the ability to perform manual labor, including heavy lifting, for extended periods of time under all weather conditions. Also, this position may have to work around dust, weeds, paint and some chemicals. Can you perform these job duties under these working conditions?

• Yes

• No

09

How much experience do you have in the construction, maintenance, and repair of Utilities infrastructures? Experience must be accounted for in your application.

• None

• Less than 6 months

• More than 6 months but less than 1 year

• More than 1 year but less than 2 years

• More than 2 years but less than 3 years

• More than 3 years but less than 4 years

• More than 4 years but less than 5 years

• 5 or more years

10

Please describe any experience with utility maintenance, heavy equipment operation, water distribution maintenance, sewer collections, and stormwater maintenance that may be applicable to this position.

11

Please select any valid Water Distribution/Wastewater Collection certifications you currently possess in the State of Colorado (select all that apply)

• Class I Water Distribution Certification

• Class I Wastewater Collection Certification

• Class II Water Distribution Certification

• Class II Wastewater Collection Certification

• Class III Water Distribution Certification

• Class III Wastewater Collection Certification

• None of the above

12

Please explain why you are interested in this particular position.

Required Question

Agency City and County of Broomfield

Address 1 DesCombes Drive

Broomfield, Colorado, 80020

Phone 303-438-6320

303-438-6320

Website http://www.broomfield.org/jobs