Field Water Distribution Technician

Denver Water; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Pension fund

PTO

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Job summary

Denver Water is seeking a hands-on laborer to support the operation and maintenance of water distribution assets. This role involves cleaning tools, trucks, and the worksite while following safety practices and core values of the organization.

Under supervision, you will perform a range of unskilled to semi-skilled tasks, including pipe and hydrant connections, use of common heavy equipment, and field support to ensure reliable water delivery and community service.

Responsibilities

• Place and connect pipe, hydrants, valves and valve boxes.
• Operate equipment such as pavement breakers, compressors, jackhammers, chain saws, tampers, and related equipment.
• Operate equipment such as utility trucks, dump trucks, and other equipment. Place barricades.
• Assist in the maintenance of buildings, equipment, drains, sewers, and similar facilities.
• Keep tools, equipment, and work area in a clean and orderly condition. Oil and grease machinery.
• Use a variety of tools and resources including electronic pipe locator, measuring wheel, maps, and GIS system to locate water mains, conduits, and service lines.
• Carry out the organization's Safety program through job performance and attendance at scheduled safety meetings.
• May be required to perform on call duty, work shifts, weekends, holidays and overtime as directed and work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions.
• Perform related work as required.

Job description

Denver Water is seeking a hands-on laborer to support the operation and maintenance of water distribution assets. This role involves cleaning tools, trucks, and the worksite while following safety practices and core values of the organization.

Under supervision, you will perform a range of unskilled to semi-skilled tasks, including pipe and hydrant connections, use of common heavy equipment, and field support to ensure reliable water delivery and community service.