Water Dist. Assoc. Tech / Water Dist. Tech / Water Dist. Sr. Tech - Valve Ops

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience

- High School Diploma or GED.

- Minimum 1 year of related work experience.

- Minimum 3 years of related work experience. – Water Dist. Tech

- Minimum 4 years of related work experience. – Water Dist. Sr. Tech

- Career progression to Water Distribution Sr Technician requires at least 500 hours of work experience in the Valve Operations workgroup.

- 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 required within 18 months of appointment.

- - Colorado Water Distribution Class 2 Certificate – Water Dist. Tech & Water Dist. Sr. Tech.

- Must be able to possess and maintain a valid Class 'R' Colorado driver's license and have a satisfactory driving record.

- Employee may be required to operate vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating or gross combination weight rating of 10,001-26,000 pounds.

Safety Sensitive Requirements

- 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.

Position Summary

Water Dist. Associate Tech | Water Dist. Tech. | Water Dist. Sr. Tech.

Under direct supervision, Water Distribution Technician performs field activities related to the operation and maintenance of the distribution system. Responds to emergency-related tasks that occur throughout the distribution system. Operates distribution and transmission valves and isolates water mains for both internal and external customers. Conducts water quality investigations for individual customers with water quality issues. Performs inspection and maintenance on distribution assets including tasks such as flushing, valve exercising, pressure regulating valve calibration, etc.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities over other employees.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

- Act as first responders to investigate reported leaks. Determine responsibility for leak repairs and make appropriate notifications. Issue leak notices. Generate work orders to initiate repairs.

- Operate valves and hydrants. Perform fire flow tests as required.

- Perform maintenance on distribution assets including tasks such as flushing, valve exercising, pressure regulating valve calibration, etc.

- Perform facility inspections at pump stations, decentralization stations, and job sites.

- Provide assistance to other Water Distribution workgroups such as System Operations, Utility Locating, T&D Construction and Maintenance.

- Perform activities such as unidirectional flushing, sampling, and analyses to monitor, maintain, and improve water quality in the distribution system. Ensure compliance with applicable discharge permits.

- Monitor SCADA and investigate pressure problems within the distribution system. Perform valve surveys.

- Under direct supervision, perform complex shutouts at pump stations and of transmission and distribution systems associated with capital construction projects. Perform dewatering, disinfection, dechlorination, and flushing operations.

- Under direct supervision, perform leak detection services.

- Provide after-hours coverage for Customer Service Field related to service turn-ons and turn-offs, meter issues, and billing inquiries.

- Ensure that all work is performed in accordance with Departmental safety standards and policies.

- 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.

In addition, Water Dist. Sr. Tech will:

- Perform complex shutouts at pump stations and of transmission and distribution systems associated with capital construction projects. Perform dewatering, disinfection, dichlorination, ad flushing operations.

- Perform leak detection services.

- Provide after-hours coverage for Customer Service Field related to service turn-ons and turn-offs, meter issues, and billing inquiries.

- Train other personnel on PRVs and conduit isolations as required.

- Ensure that all work is performed in accordance with Departmental safety standards and policies.

- 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.

Denver Water is committed to creating a diverse work environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status.

Applications will be accepted until a sufficient number is received. Denver Water reserves the right to either close or extend a posting.

Denver Water proudly serves high-quality water and promotes its efficient use to 1.5 million people in the city of Denver and many surrounding suburbs. Denver Water aspires to be the best water utility in the nation. The organization is a responsible steward of the resources, assets, and natural environment entrusted to us to provide a high-quality water supply, a resilient and reliable system, and excellent customer service.

Denver Water offers excellent benefits that include a pension plan, 401K Plan with a 3% match, 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, Health and Dental coverage, Life Insurance, and Paid Time Off. A background check will be conducted to verify the information submitted on the application. Please be sure that all information on the application is correct and complete, do not say ""see resume"". If the application is not fully completed, we (Denver Water), will not accept your application.

We are committed to the health and well-being of our employees. Smoking, including e-cigarettes, is prohibited on all Denver Water property.

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. 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.

Denver Water is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are dedicated to building a culturally diverse workforce. We encourage applications from women, People of Color, veterans, and people with disabilities.

Brianna Vega

1600 W. 12th Ave.

Denver, CO. 80204-3412

Brianna.vega@denverwater.org

EOE/MF