Public Works Water/Wastewater Technician I/II

Position: Water & Wastewater Technician I or II

Department: Public Works

Hourly Pay: D.O.E.  (Tech I $23.17 - $31.28) or (Tech II 25.49 - $34.41)

Reports to: Water Wastewater Supervisor

Benefits: The Town offers an excellent benefits package including full health, dental, and vision coverage for the employee, including insurance deductible reimbursement, and partial coverage for family health, dental, and vision; short- and long-term disability and life insurances; and a retirement contribution package.

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

• The Water/Wastewater Technician position performs a variety of skilled technical duties and semi-skilled labor in the operation and maintenance of water towers and wastewater lagoons. Performs a variety of semi-skilled and skilled technical and maintenance work in the operation, maintenance, and repair of water and wastewater facilities. Drives a Town vehicle in the normal course of business. All employees are required to perform work in a manner consistent with and exemplary per the Town of Severance’s core values of TOWN PRIDE philosophies and the Town’s Equal Opportunity Employment policy.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

• Operates medium equipment such as backhoe/loader, forklift, 5-ton dump truck, and air compressor.
• Operates, maintains, and repairs malfunctions at the wastewater treatment plant, and repairs gauges, pumps, filters, and other controls and equipment.
• Performs routine inspection and preventative maintenance on assigned equipment and refers defects or needed repairs to supervisor.
• Collects samples and analyzes for process control and regulatory compliance.
• Monitors the performance of all equipment, gauges, and charts at the water pump stations; records statistical data concerning water; maintains, operates, repairs, and replaces equipment as necessary; charts lab test results for trend analysis and maintains accurate analyses and test results.
• Mix chemicals utilized in treatment processes.
• Operates and controls electric motors, pumps, and valves to regulate the flow of water throughout the system.
• Performs all duties in conformance to appropriate safety and security standards. Participates in the safety program to include adhering to safety policies, observing and correcting safety hazards, and participating in safety-related training.
• Record data from numerous meters, gauges, and charts.
• Complete daily laboratory tasks and record/analyze data.
• Operate pumps, motors, valves, sludge equipment, online instrumentation, and other equipment as required to assure successful operation.
• Assists in process control strategy in a team environment.
• Lift Station Rounds.
• Perform jetting of sewer lines.
• Water and sewer inspections.
• Maintain landscape appearance around work areas (mow/trim).
• Assist with valve exercising along with the repair and replacement of valves.
• Maintain safety during maintenance activities, such as traffic control and confined space entry. Operate and maintain mechanical and electronic equipment. 
• Maintain regular attendance and punctuality.
• Helps train and maintain lesser skilled techs in acceptable lab methods, operation and maintenance procedures.
• Maintains a variety of records relating to inspections, maintenance activity, water supply, treatment, consumption, etc.
• There are no supervisory responsibilities for this position
• All other duties as assigned.
• Flagger certified within 90 days of hire

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a high school diploma or general education degree with course work in math and science is required. Two years of experience in water and/or wastewater utility preferred.
• Must have a valid Colorado driver’s license. Must have a CDL Class B and must receive a Flagger Certification within 90 Days of Employment.
• Water/Wastewater Technician I: State of Colorado Water or Wastewater Certification within 1st year of employment. 
• Water/Wastewater Technician II: State of Colorado Water and Wastewater Treatment Operator Certification Class D, and Water Distribution and Wastewater Collection System Operator Certification Class 1
  

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITY, AND SKILL

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Some knowledge of the terminology of the field and its practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of the functions and servicing requirements of mechanical equipment and machinery, and of the treatment processes involved in the collection, pumping and treatment of water and wastewater, including routine laboratory tests.
• Knowledge of operation of personal computers and ability to utilize Microsoft Office Word and Excel.
• Ability to prepare and maintain records according to required procedures and standards.
• Ability to perform accurate mathematic calculations.
• Ability to exercise proper judgment in operating and maintenance decisions.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to follow standard safety procedures.
• Ability to adhere to policy and procedures.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees, supervisors, and the public.
• Strong attention to detail & legible handwriting.
• Ability to read, speak, and write the English language.
• Excellent interpersonal skills & communication (written & oral).
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations related to job responsibilities.
• Ability to work in stressful situations, under time constraints, and in a team environment.
• Must maintain a good motor vehicle driving record. Aptitude for operating tools and equipment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to perform moderate/heavy physical work, to lift 75 pounds, and to lift and carry 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand, walk, sit, ride, climb, bend, crawl, twist, reach, kneel, grasp, push, pull and perform a variety of similar body movements.
• Possesses hand/eye/foot coordination adequate to perform mechanical and electrical repair, operate backhoes, use hand and power tools, and operate a vehicle.
• Ability to talk and hear in person, by telephone and two-way radio; ability to hear equipment and malfunctions.
• Ability to see and read instructions, manuals, electric dials and gauges, and similar documents.

 JOB ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The employee is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals; is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions and is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock and vibration.
• The noise level in the work environment is sometimes loud
• Responds to calls as needed; works weekends and holidays as required.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays and be on-call on a rotating basis.
• Candidates of all experience levels are eligible
• Individuals with education/experience in natural sciences, skilled labor trades, or other related fields are encouraged to apply

 CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Must successfully pass a criminal background check and pre-employment drug screen.
• Must comply with organizational and departmental policies.

HOURS OF WORK

• Regular working hours for this position are Monday-Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., and outside of regular work hours as necessary.  Summer hours may apply (4-10s). On-call rotation required.

Note:  This position description is not intended to be an exclusive list of all of the requirements, duties, tasks, roles or responsibilities associated with the position.  Nothing in this position description restricts the Town’s ability to assign, reassign or eliminate duties and responsibilities of this job at any time.  The Town is an “at will” employer, and Town employees may be separated from employment at any time and at the discretion of management. 

The Town of Severance is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

The Town of Severance is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Applicants are considered for positions for which they have applied without regard to gender (regardless of gender identity or gender expression), race, color, religion, creed, national origin ancestry, age 40 or older, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy or other characteristics protected by law. The Town of Severance will make all reasonable accommodations to ensure that people with disabilities have an equal opportunity in employment.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Notice Regarding Medical and/or Recreational Marijuana Use:  Because the possession and use of marijuana whether for medical use or otherwise, constitutes a federal offense and because the Town is a drug free workplace, the Town will not accommodate the medical use of marijuana and enforces written policy prohibiting working for the Town while marijuana is in the body.  The fact that state law recognizes medical marijuana as a prescribed or otherwise permitted, medication does not alter or otherwise change this policy. 

THE POSITION IS OPEN UNTIL FILLED. ALL INTERESTED CANDIDATES MUST APPLY FOR THIS POSITION BY SUBMITTING OF A RESUME AND SUBMISSION OF A COVER LETTER THROUGH ONE OF THE FOLLOWING:

• The Town of Severance website
  
• In Person to 3 S. Timber Ridge Parkway, Severance CO 80550
• Indeed Job Posting
• Glassdoor Job Posting
• ZipRecruiter