Utility System Repairer Operator (Seasonal)

National Park Service; Estes Park (CO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Park Service seeks a Seasonal Utility System Repairer Operator to support water treatment and distribution work across park facilities. Typical duties include reading meters, checking monitoring devices, and troubleshooting equipment, with lab sampling support as needed.

Physical work is required in varied weather, with safety practices and PPE training emphasized. The position supports multiple park infrastructure components and may require travel between sites.

Qualifications

• Experience with utility systems or field repair work preferred.
• Ability to read meters, gauges and monitoring devices.
• Wamiliarity with basic lab sampling and QA/QC basics is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in repair, maintenance and operation of water/wastewater systems.
• Read meters, monitor devices, troubleshoot switches and pumps.
• Assist with lab sampling and bacteriological analysis following QA/QC.
• Work indoors and outdoors with varying safety requirements.

Skills

Meter reading

Troubleshooting

Safety compliance

Field inspection

Water/wastewater basics

Job description

Open: October 5, 2026 — Closes: October 12, 2026

Summary

You will serve as a Utility System Repairer Operator (Seasonal). The typical seasonal entry-on-duty is March- July 2027 but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding. Anticipated Entry on Duty: March- July 2027.

Major Duties

Utility Systems Repairer-Operators (USRO's) are responsible for assisting in the efficient repair, maintenance and operation of water treatment facilities, water distribution systems, wastewater collections systems, lift stations, dump stations and ancillary equipment. Read meters and check monitoring devices, pressure switches, gauges, pumps, motors and troubleshoot and reset switches and breakers. Assist with the collection and processing of water samples in the operation of a state certified lab, performing bacteriological analysis following Quality Assurance/Quality Control requirements. Assist in sewage pumping operations, scheduled and emergency water and wastewater system repairs. Facilities include: 18 water systems, 2 wastewater flumes, 7 lift stations, 30 septic systems, 85 vault toilets, 4 campgrounds with RV dump stations, and 1 industrial waste transfer station. Physical Effort: Work assignments typically require moderately heavy physical effort to lift, carry, or otherwise handle items typically weighing up to 40 pounds. Duties require the incumbent to maneuver into and out of specific locations while dismantling and assembling utility related equipment. The incumbent may make repairs from ladders, scaffolding, and platforms where the parts of systems worked on are in hard-to-reach places. Frequent standing, walking, bending, crouching, reaching, and stooping is typical. Occasionally, climbing and work in high places may be required, as well as the use of hoists, holders, and pulleys when handling large equipment. Working Conditions: Work is both indoors and outdoors where the incumbent may be subject to prevailing weather conditions. The incumbent may be exposed to biological hazards or diseases while cleaning equipment or shoveling sludge, and hazardous gases such as methane, chlorine, hydrogen sulfide, and carbon monoxide. The incumbent may also be subject to electrical shock, loud noises, acids, and hydraulic fluids while working around motors and pumps. There is exposure to shock, burns, and strains. The incumbent follows prescribed safety practices and uses safety equipment such as face shields, gloves, hard-toe shoes, respirators, and protective clothing that may be uncomfortable to wear. The incumbent is required to attend and participate in safety meetings and training and review and follow safety regulations and policies prior to using Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as goggles, rubber mats, gloves, hard hats and respirators as the jobs require. The incumbent may be required to operate motor vehicles.