Hydro Operator - Williams Fork

Employee is required to live in Denver Water provided housing on site at Williams Fork Reservoir.

Position Summary

Denver Water’s Williams Fork Reservoir is a hydro-electric dam facility located in Grand County, encompassing approximately 3,500 acres. Hydro Operators are responsible for managing water flows through hydro turbines, valves, and gates, responding to power plant outages, recording weather, water, and equipment data, performing maintenance, creating documents, managing communications, and working outdoors year-round in varying conditions.

During spring runoff, operators face a busy season, making frequent flow adjustments and closely monitoring infrastructure. Summer and fall bring additional tasks such as road grading, concrete patching, painting, property maintenance, and facility repairs. In winter, operators focus on equipment upkeep, snow removal, and system monitoring while working towards certifications. The facility operates year-round, passing water and generating electricity continuously.

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