Field Operator

Eagle River Water & Sanitation District; Avon, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 37,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing stipend

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Wellness program

Retirement plans (414(h) & 457)

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Parental leave

Relocation assistance

Recreation benefit ($800 annual)

Tuition reimbursement

Loan programs for gear

Job summary

Eagle River Water & Sanitation District is seeking a Field Operator to join the Field Operations team. You will perform repairs and maintenance on our water and wastewater systems, work outdoors most of the time, and also handle some administrative tasks.

The role emphasizes mechanical skills, safety, and collaboration, with a schedule Mon–Fri 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., on-call rotations, and potential overtime. Training and license support are provided.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Mechanical experience with pumps, motors, seals or other relevant mechanical skills preferred.
• Comfortable performing repetitive preventive maintenance tasks (valves, jetting, CCTV work, fire hydrant maintenance).
• Colorado Distribution and Collection Licenses preferred; obtain CCWP I within 1 year of start date.
• Valid Colorado Driver's license; ability to obtain Class B CDL within 2 years.

Responsibilities

• Perform repairs and maintenance on water distribution and wastewater systems using hand tools and heavy equipment.
• Operate backhoes, dump trucks, and jetting equipment to inspect, clean, and maintain infrastructure safely.
• Create and complete work orders, update asset data, and track progress in CityWorks.
• Support hydrant flow tests and line flush tests to ensure system reliability.
• Access and reference service documents and maintenance data to communicate work clearly.
• Collaborate with colleagues and the public while upholding the District's mission and values.

Skills

Mechanical experience with pumps and 


Preventive maintenance tasks

CCTV work

Valve operation

Teamwork and communication

Customer/public interaction

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Colorado Driver's license

Class B CDL (within 2 yrs)

Licenses: CCWP Distribution & Collection I/II/III/IV

Job description

We are looking for a Field Operator to join our team! The Field Operations team maintains our complex and unique water distribution and wastewater collection systems. This is an exciting opportunity for a mechanically inclined self-starter looking to develop their skills and join a team of experts in the industry. This person will spend the majority of their time working outside in the field, but it does have a mix of field and administrative work.

Why work for us?

You provide an essential service to the community while working outside in this amazing place! Additionally, we offer excellent benefits, housing program, and opportunities for training, certification and development.

Day to Day:

• Operations: Perform repairs and maintenance on District water distribution and wastewater collection systems, including fire hydrants, mains, valves, sewer lines, manholes, and lift stations, using both hand tools and heavy equipment. Assist experienced Field Operators with service line locates, taps, and leak detection using specialized equipment including correlators, sound detectors, and sewer cameras.
• Maintenance & Equipment Use: Operate tools and machinery such as backhoes, dump trucks, jetting trucks to inspect, clean, and maintain system infrastructure safely and efficiently.
• Work Orders & Asset Management: Create and complete work orders, update asset data, and track progress in CityWorks to ensure accurate maintenance records.
• Testing and Inspection: Support fire hydrant flow tests, fire line flush tests, and other system performance assessments to help ensure water reliability and fire protection.
• Documentation: Access and reference customer service documents, equipment specifications, and maintenance data to organize and communicate work clearly and professionally.
• Teamwork: Collaborate with colleagues and the public while modeling the District’s mission, vision, and values through accountability, integrity, and a positive attitude.

Qualifications:

• Must be 18 years or older.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Mechanical experience working with pumps, motors, seal replacements, or other relevant mechanical skills preferred.
• Must be comfortable performing repetitive preventive maintenance tasks, including turning valves, jetting, CCTV work, and fire hydrant maintenance.
• Colorado Distribution and Collection Licenses preferred. Must be able to obtain Colorado Distribution I and Collection I certifications within one year of start date.
• Must possess a valid Colorado Driver's license and be insurable under District's standards. Must obtain a class “B” Commercial Driver’s License or higher within two years of employment.

Schedule

This role will work Monday – Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Schedules will vary slightly based on work location. Occasional overtime and participating in an on-call rotation are required. Field Operators are required to be on call in one-week segments once every 6-8 weeks with a one-hour response time.

Salary Range

There are four levels of Field Operator with different titles and pay ranges depending on certifications, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The District will support you in earning your licenses. Pay range and title depend on certifications and experience. Starting range depends on qualifications but generally falls within the minimum and midpoint of the pay range. Pay ranges for each level are as follows:

• Operator I: $27.74- $38.83
• Operator II (requires CCWP Distribution and Collection II Licenses): $30.58 - $42.82
• Operator III (requires CCWP Distribution and Collection III Licenses): $32.11- $44.96
• Senior Operator: (requires CCWP Distribution and Collection IV Licenses): $37.18- $52.05

Benefits

At ERWSD, we value life-work balance and are leaders in the industry with our holistic benefits package, which includes but is not limited to:

• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage
• Employee housing or $559monthly housing stipend
• Wellness program
• Retirement savings plans (414h and 457)
• 13.5 Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Relocation Assistance (if applicable)
• $800 Annual Recreation Benefit
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Loan programs for: Ski Passes, Electrical Vehicles, and Computers

All District employees must submit to a pre-employment drug screen and extensive background check. For a full position description including work environment and physical requirements, [e-mail].

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, geneticinformationor any other status protected by law or regulation. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions are based on job-related factors.