Water Operator Class D: Entry-Level with Training

Town of Silverthorne; Silverthorne (CO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision insurance

Group Life Insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO) 22 days

Paid Holidays 12

Housing Purchase or Rental Assistance

Wellness Program

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

The Town of Silverthorne is hiring for an entry-level Water Utilities Operator in Public Works. This position supports daily operation of the municipal water and sewer systems, with on-site responsibilities and on-call requirements.

Training and exam assistance are provided to earn required certifications. We value mechanical and mathematical aptitude, reliability, and the ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as part of a rotating schedule.

Qualifications

• Colorado Class D Water Certification within 60 days of hire.
• Class I Distribution and Class I Collections certificates within 1 year.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Colorado Driver’s License and basic math/technical aptitude.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain the Town of Silverthorne’s water supply, distribution, and collection systems daily.
• Operate pumps, motors, equipment, and SCADA systems.
• Maintain water metering systems and flow monitoring equipment.
• Assist in compliance with State of Colorado rules, including chemical feed systems.

Skills

Colorado Class D Water Certification

Class I Distribution

Class I Collections

Intermediate computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

SCADA systems

Job description

The Town of Silverthorne is hiring for an entry-level Water Utilities Operator in Public Works. This position supports daily operation of the municipal water and sewer systems, with on-site responsibilities and on-call requirements.

Training and exam assistance are provided to earn required certifications. We value mechanical and mathematical aptitude, reliability, and the ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as part of a rotating schedule.