Field Operations Mechanic

Highlands Ranch Metro District; Highlands Ranch (CO); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading water utility as a Field Operations Mechanic, where you'll maintain essential water infrastructure. This hands-on role offers competitive pay and full-time benefits, ensuring the health and quality of our community's water resources.

Benefits

100% paid employee-only medical insurance

100% paid dental & vision insurance

Flexible Spending Account options

Education reimbursement up to $2,000

Qualifications

• Must have a valid Colorado Driver’s License.
• Availability for non-scheduled hours and on-call response.

Responsibilities

• Operates and maintains water infrastructure and treatment facilities.
• Responds to emergency callouts and conducts sampling.
• Performs routine maintenance and inspections.

Skills

Reliability

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma or GED equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Base pay range

$27.77/hr - $40.50/hr

Join the Highlands Ranch Water Team as a Field Operations Mechanic!

Are you looking for a hands-on, dynamic role where every day brings new challenges and opportunities to grow? Highlands Ranch Water is now hiring a Field Operations Mechanic to join our dedicated Field Operations Department.

In this vital role, you’ll help ensure the reliable operation and maintenance of essential water infrastructure, including:

• Water and wastewater pump stations
• Well pumping systems and ASR (Aquifer Storage and Recovery) injection
• Groundwater treatment facilities and distribution systems
• Raw and potable water storage reservoirs
  
  

We’re Looking For Candidates Who Are

• Hard-working and take pride in doing the job right
• Reliable with excellent attendance and time management
• Self-motivated, but also thrive in a team environment
• Eager to learn and adapt in a fast-paced, field-based setting
  
  

Your work will directly impact the health and quality of life in our community.

Explore our exceptional full-time employee benefits! You’ll find them in the Our Benefits section below the job description.

Pay is competitive and based on your experience and certifications, see below job levels.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Starts and stops pumps, engines, generators, and operates valves to control and adjusts flow and processes either manually or by remote control.
• Conducts sampling at various stages of water treatment process and performs routine laboratory analyses.
• Responds to emergency callouts.
• Performs routine building maintenance work.
• Provides recommendations regarding capital and equipment purchases and requisitions of all supplies and materials needed for effective section operation.
• Performs routine preventative maintenance and adjustments to equipment.
• Performs related janitorial, housekeeping duties as required.
• Monitors the performance of all equipment associated with all field facilities and treatment processes, by conducting routine visual inspections, interpreting meter, gauge readings, and test results, for the treatment plants and auxiliary facilities.
• Operates and maintains sewage lift stations, treated water pump stations, well pumping – ASR injection, GWTP, and both raw and potable water reservoirs.
• Operates a variety of diagnostic instruments and a variety of hand, electric, and air driven tools.
• Enters and exits confined spaces such as underground vaults and manholes.
• Verbally and in writing, reports process and equipment status to other operators and supervisor on a regular basis.
• Maintains records, files, and databases related to field facility operation and maintenance.
• Performs work in accordance with safety policies and procedures.
• Handles hazardous and non-hazardous chemicals during delivery, storage and use.
• Loads, unloads, utilizes the district’s fuel trailer, transports equipment and personnel in District vehicles to a variety of work sites
• Maintains assigned tools and equipment.
• Performs other duties and special assignments, which may be outside the primary areas of employment.
  
  

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works under the direct supervision of the Lead Field Operator.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

May supervise temporary staff or other staff as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent is required.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Colorado Driver’s License with an acceptable Motor Vehicle record.
• Availability to work non-scheduled hours when necessary.
• Must be able to respond to the District Facilities within 30 minutes while on-call.
  
  

Desired Qualifications

• Knowledge in working with Microsoft Office suite; Word, Excel and PowerPoint
  
  

JOB LEVELS FOR FIELD OPERATOR

Field Operations Mechanic 1: up to $33.30 an hour

Required to obtain one of the following certifications within the first year: Colorado Class 1 Distribution Operator or Colorado Class 1 Collection Operator or Class D Water Treatment Operator certifications.

Field Operations Mechanic 2: up to $35.00 an hour

Required to have two of the following certifications: Colorado Class 1 Distribution Operator or Colorado Class 1 Collection Operator or Class D Water Treatment Operator certifications and maintain a Colorado Class A CDL license with Hazmat endorsement.

Field Operations Mechanic 3: up to $36.75 an hour

Required to have two of the following certifications: Colorado Class 2 Distribution Operator or Colorado Class 2 Collection Operator or Class C Water Treatment Operator certifications and maintain a Colorado Class A CDL license with Hazmat endorsement.

Field Operations Mechanic 4: up to $38.50 an hour

Required to have two of the following certifications: Colorado Class 3 Distribution Operator or Colorado Class 3 Collection Operator or Class B Water Treatment Operator and maintain a Colorado Class A CDL license with Hazmat endorsement.

Field Operations Mechanic 5: up to $40.50 an hour

Required to have two of the following certifications: Colorado Class 4 Distribution Operator or Colorado Class 4 Collection Operator Class A Water Treatment Operator and maintain a Colorado Class A CDL license with Hazmat endorsement.

Necessary Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Work with people from diverse backgrounds and points of view as part of a team.
• Follow through on tasks and adapt to changing priorities, process conditions, and circumstances.
• Work independently on specific tasks with minimal supervision and exercise independent judgment.
  
  

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT

• Smart phone, tablet, telephone and radio.
• Industrial machinery and equipment; pumps, motors, blowers, power supplies.
• Computer controls inherent to telemetry system.
• Instrumentation; charts, meters and gauges.
• Laboratory and sampling equipment; test kits, meters.
• Motor vehicles, including snowplows.
• Gas detection monitors, fall arresters, and other safety equipment.
• Computer software and hardware.
• Power and hand tools.
• Personal protective equipment.
  
  

WORKING CONDITIONS

Strenuous physical activity under adverse conditions will be required.Must possess the ability to lift items of 50 pounds or more.You must wear personal protective equipment (PPE) to protect your health and welfare during work activities. Requires standing, walking, stooping/bending, lifting, crawling, climbing, and repetitive motion. Frequently exposed to insects and other animals such as snakes. Required to work in all weather conditions and in extreme temperatures below twenty degrees to above a hundred degrees Fahrenheit.

Perform under hazardous and adverse conditions, including but not limited to, slippery and uneven surfaces, proximity to moving mechanical equipment, broken glass and other materials, vibration, electrical currents, high places, precarious places and confined spaces. Work may result in exposure to smoke, gases, chemicals, fumes, odors, mist, dust, airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals that can affect the respiratory system, skin or other aspects of the body.

Work may result in exposure to wastewater and untreated water supplies containing infectious disease agents such as bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites. Work may result in exposure to high noise levels requiring the wearing of personal protection equipment. Frequently exposed to wet and humid conditions.

This position demands frequent use of sensory activities such as talking, hearing, smelling, identifying objects by touch, and specific vision abilities, including but not limited to, close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.This position will involve periods of high physical, mental and/or emotional stress. This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all conditions, duties and responsibilities or qualifications associated with the job.

WORK SCHEDULE

Generally, the schedule is on a rotational shift with 40 hours per week. Work schedule will vary depending on weather conditions, projects, staffing and on-call rotation schedule. The employee must be able to be on “24 hour” call for a period of one week as assigned. The employee must be able to arrive at work within 30 minutes of on-call notification. Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of the job.

SELECTION GUIDELINES

Formal application or resume, rating of education and experience, panel interview, reference check, background check and job-related tests might be required.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all conditions, duties and responsibilities or qualifications associated with the job. The omission of specific states of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all conditions, duties and responsibilities or qualifications associated with the job.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and the employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the District’s and requirements of the job change.

Pre-employment screening includes background check, illegal substances screening and motor vehicle record check.

About Us

Highlands Ranch Water has provided water and wastewater services to Highlands Ranch residential and commercial customers for more than three decades. We strive to ensure that our water resources are used wisely. Highlands Ranch Water’s strategy is to optimize the use of surface water. Over the past 25 years, approximately 90 percent of the water supplied has come from renewable river supplies.

Our Vision

To set the standard of excellence for community-based water and wastewater utility services through innovative practices in finance, operations, and resource management.

Our Mission

Provide safe, sustainable, and reliable water and wastewater utility services to our customers with superior quality and value.

Our Core Values

• Safety - We work to ensure a safe environment for our employees and our customers.
• Teamwork - We collaborate with internal teams and regional partners to achieve our goals.
• Vision - We remain forward thinking to identifying opportunities to benefit our community. We strive to provide leadership within the water and wastewater industry.
• Excellence in Service - We strive for excellence in all facets of our industry, including customer service, water quality, and environmental stewardship.
• Integrity - We take pride in our work and demonstrate honest and ethical behavior to ensure we meet our obligations. We respect the valuable resources that we are entrusted with and are committed to protecting them.
  
  

Our Benefits

The District is a great place to work! We prioritize your well-being and recognize the importance of a work/life balance by offering outstanding benefits such as:

Health & Retirement!

• 100% paid employee-only medical insurance premiums
• 100% paid employee-only dental & vision insurance premiums
• 100% paid life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance premiums
• 100% contribution match for the pension plan
• Up to 6% contribution match for the optional retirement plan
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options for additional medical expenses
  
  

Work/life Balance!

• 80 hours of paid sick leave (renewed each year on work anniversary)
• 10 paid holidays in 2025
• 200 hours of medical leave
• 80 hours of vacation leave accrual each year, increasing after five years
  
  

Wellness & Improvement!

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for confidential support, guidance, and resources for employees and their families
• Up to $2,000 a year for education reimbursement
• Highlands Ranch Community Association recreation center pass for a discounted fee
  
  

Saving, Planning & Other!

• Optional 457 deferred compensation plan to help employees plan for their retirement.
• Generous stipend for personal cell phone and vehicle use
• Discounts for employees on over 1,000 products and services
  
  

APPLICATION INFORMATION

Pre-employment screening includes background check, illegal substances screening and motor vehicle record check.

Applications are accepted for at least two weeks or until the position is filled.

Submit applications at highlandsranch.org/apply or if viewing from our career center, click "Apply" below.

Generally, the schedule is on a rotational shift with 40 hours per week. Work schedule will vary depending on weather conditions, projects, staffing and on-call rotation schedule. The employee must be able to be on “24 hour” call for a period of one week as assigned.

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