Distribution & Collection Technician

Town of Eagle; Colorado; On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Town of Eagle is seeking an experienced Water & Wastewater Plant Operator to maintain and operate the town’s water distribution and wastewater collection systems. The role includes supervising booster stations, valves, hydrants, tanks, and wastewater mains, and coordinating meter reading with the Utility Billing team.

The candidate will respond to water main breaks, sewer backups, and service interruptions, while ensuring regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Requires 1-3 years related construction experience and/or training.
• Must possess a Water Distribution Class 1 certification and a Wastewater Collection Class 1 certification or the ability to obtain.
• Must live within 45 miles of Town of Eagle facility and pass background, drug test, and driver checks.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain Water Distribution System including booster stations, valves, hydrants, and tanks.
• Operate Wastewater Collection System including mains, manholes, and annual camera/jet contractor coordination.
• Coordinate meter reading/installation with other departments and assist Utility Billing.
• Respond to water main breaks, sewer backups, and service requests; communicate with customers and agencies.
• Participate in on-call rotations and support Special Events when required.

Skills

Safety awareness

Plan reading

Codes & specs

MS Office / AutoCAD / GIS

Supervision-free work

Time management

English communication

Physical endurance

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Water Distribution Class 1

Wastewater Collection Class 1

CDL (preferred)

Tools

AutoCAD

GIS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Reports To/Department: Utility Manager and Water and Wastewater Lead OperatorsLocation: Water and Wastewater Plants, 185 Violet Lane, Eagle, CO 81631FSLA Status: Non-Exempt – hourly, eligible for overtimePre-Hire Requirements: Must possess a valid Colorado driver’s license and be insurable under Town standards. Requires a High School diploma or equivalent. Must live within forty-five (45) miles from Town of Eagle Water & Wastewater Facility located at 185 Violet Lane, Eagle, Colorado. Total travel time should exceed sixty (60) minutes at posted driving speeds. This position requires the passing of a pre-hire drug test, motor vehicle, and a criminal background check.Job Summary: Primary assignment is maintaining and operating the town’s Water Distribution System and Wastewater Collection System. The Water Distribution System includes maintaining and operating booster pump stations, operating and maintaining pressure release vaults, maintaining, and fixing fire hydrants, maintaining water valves, fixing water leaks, water service taps, working with annual leak detection contractors, and assisting with water plant facilities and water tanks. The Wastewater Collections System includes jetting wastewater collection mains, wastewater manhole inspections, fixing wastewater leaks, wastewater service taps, working or managing annual camera and jet contractor, and assists with wastewater plant facilities. May also perform a variety of routine and special activities for maintenance within the Public Works Department as conditions warrant.Essential Functions:Responds to customer complaints and inquiries; responds to water main breaks and sewer backups and water pressure loss. Notify affected residences and businesses when services are interrupted.Maintains and operates the town’s Water Distribution System which includes 68-miles of water main, booster pump stations, pressure release vaults, fire hydrants, valves, air-vacs, water plant facilities, nine water tanks, and other appurtenances.Maintains and operates the town’s Wastewater Collection System which includes 39-miles of wastewater mains, manholes, etc.Locate town utilities include water, wastewater, storm sewer, irrigation, electricity, etc. for utility locates.Schedule and coordinate meter reading and installation activities with other Town departments, prepare and maintain meter reading books and records, and coordinate with Utility Billing Specialist to resolve complaints.Works with contractors, homeowners, other utility companies, etc.Manages and maintains regulatory compliance with Town’s collection system maintenance program and Back Flow Prevention and Cross Connection Control Program.May be required to serve on call outside of regularly scheduled work hours and work overtime as needed. On-call responsibilities will be shared among Water Plant Operators and Wastewater Plant Operators.Ability to communicate in a professional, courteous, and timely manner, both verbally and in written format, when dealing with staff, citizens, customers and vendors with local, State, and Federal agencies, utility companies, elected officials, consultants, contractors, and developers.Assists with routine maintenance, including heavy equipment operations, asphalt maintenance, traffic signs, etc. within town rights-of-way as needed.Ability to model Town of Eagle staff values of integrity, respect, commitment, responsibility, collaboration, and leadership.Supports and champions building and sustaining a culture focused on continuous improvement.Fosters innovative ideas and streamlines operations to provide meaningful value for customers and the community.Other duties as assigned.Other Duties:Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, and responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Activities, duties, and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.Snow plowing and cindering of town roads, parking lots, pathways, etc. A starting time of 2:00 a.m. is typical.Emergency water breaks, wastewater breaks, etc.Supports Special EventsCore Competencies:SafetyCommunicationAttention to DetailCustomer Service and Problem SolvingTeamwork/AdaptableMulti-taskingEthicalProfessionalEnvironment:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position, the employee will have exposure to the following:Indoor environment - exposure to moderately quiet office environments with regulated temperatures.Outdoor environment – exposure to unfavorable weather conditions and noise levels on construction sites is often very loud.Moving mechanical parts and equipment.Will also travel to local offsite meetings after normal work hours and frequently required to visit work sites in inclement weather on unpaved or uneven terrain.During on-site visits to operating construction sites:Exposure to trenching, confined space entry, high precarious places, risk of electrical shock and exposure to dirt, dust, etc., can be expected.Exposure to fumes and airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals, odors and hazards associated with equipment, machinery, moving mechanical parts; etc. can be expected.Position Type and Expected Hours of Work:This is a fulltime, benefits eligible position. Normal days and hours of work are Monday through Thursday 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Friday 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Other hours to perform snowplow and other emergencies (water breaks, wastewater breaks, etc.) and support Special Events. This position may require the ability to provide on-call responses, which may require evening and weekend hours.Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: The Town of Eagle is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace and the broader Eagle community. We strongly encourage and seek applications from women, people of color, including multilingual and multicultural individuals, as well as members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender communities. Applicants shall not be discriminated against because of race, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, color, marital status, or medical conditions. Reasonable accommodations will be made so that qualified disabled applicants may participate in the application process. Please advise in writing of special needs at the time of application.Education, Training and Certifications:Requires 1-3 years related construction experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.Trainee/Technician I: Possesses a Water Distribution Class 1 certification and a Wastewater Collection Class 1 certification. Trainees must obtain the required certifications within one year of hire.Technician II: Possesses a Water Distribution Class 2 certification and a Wastewater Collection Class 2 certification.Technician III: Possesses a Water Distribution Class 3 certification and a Wastewater Collection Class 3 certification.Technician IV: Possesses a Water Distribution Class 4 certification and a Wastewater Collection Class 4 certification.Valid Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) preferred but not required.Valid Colorado Driver’s License and be insurable under Town standards.Knowledge, Skill, and Ability Requirements:Knowledge of construction site safety, including ditch, and excavation safety.Ability to read and interpret construction plans.Ability to analyze and interpret common construction standards, specifications, and codes.Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, AutoCAD, GIS, etc.Ability to work productively with minimal direct supervision.Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written in English) with public works staff, developers, contractors, and engineers.Time management and organizational skills; ability to manage a large variety of tasks in a positive and productive manner.Knowledge of typical construction materials, language, and equipment.Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Employees are regularly required to talk, hear, taste, smell, and use hands and arms to handle, feel, and reach.Employees are frequently required to sit, stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb, or balance.Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.Ability to distinguish objects in low and bright light using visual acuity.Employees must be able to lift and carry moderate heavy materials, supplies, and equipment (25-50 lbs.) frequently; and to push or pull objects weighing 50-75 lbs. occasionally.Ability to perform routine to strenuous physical work for extended periods of time.Ability to participate in routine conversation in person or via telephone and to distinguish telephone, voice, and other auditory tones.