Field Operator - Outdoor Water & Wastewater Tech

Eagle-River-Water-; Avon (CO); On-site; USD 38,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing stipend

Medical benefits

13.5 Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Relocation Assistance

Job summary

Eagle River Water & Sanitation District in Colorado is seeking a Field Operator to help maintain our water and wastewater systems. The role is predominantly outdoor work with some administrative tasks, offering a housing stipend and training opportunities.

You will perform repairs, operate heavy equipment, update work orders, and assist with tests and inspections to ensure reliability and fire protection. A valid Colorado driver’s license is required, with licensing support provided.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Mechanical experience with pumps, motors, seals preferred.
• Must be 18+ and hold a valid Colorado driver's license.
• Ability to perform repetitive preventive maintenance tasks.

Responsibilities

• Perform repairs and maintenance on water distribution and wastewater systems.
• Assist with service line locates, taps, and leak detection.
• Operate backhoes, dump trucks, and jetting trucks safely.
• Create and complete work orders in CityWorks; update asset data.
• Support fire hydrant tests and other system performance assessments.
• Document work and communicate clearly with team and public.

Skills

Mechanical experience

Pump experience

Preventive maintenance

On-call readiness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Colorado Distribution Licenses preferred

Tools

CCTV equipment

Correlators

Sewer cameras

Jetting trucks

Backhoes

Job description

Eagle River Water & Sanitation District in Colorado is seeking a Field Operator to help maintain our water and wastewater systems. The role is predominantly outdoor work with some administrative tasks, offering a housing stipend and training opportunities.

You will perform repairs, operate heavy equipment, update work orders, and assist with tests and inspections to ensure reliability and fire protection. A valid Colorado driver’s license is required, with licensing support provided.