Water & Wastewater Technician Trainee - 4-Day Week

Tahoe Daily Tribune; Eagle (CO); On-site; USD 33,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing opportunities may be available

Medical, dental & vision insurance

Retirement plan

7 paid holidays

Vacation accrual

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness program

EHOP – Employee Home Ownership Program

Life and AD&D Insurance

Job summary

The Town of Eagle is seeking a Distribution and Collection Technician Trainee through IV to support its water and wastewater utilities in Eagle, CO. You will operate, inspect, and maintain systems, handle emergency repairs, and participate in on-call rotations with strong training opportunities.

We offer a four-day workweek with Fridays off by noon, competitive benefits, and pathways for certification advancement.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must obtain Water Distribution Class 1 and Wastewater Collection Class 1 within one year.
• Colorado driver’s license required.
• Willingness to train and obtain certifications.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and operate water distribution and wastewater collection systems.
• Fix leaks, hydrants, valves; respond to emergencies.
• Perform utility locates and inspections for safety and compliance.
• Assist with snow removal, events, and emergencies.
• On-call rotations including evenings and weekends.

Skills

Problem solving

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Valid Colorado Driver’s License

Water Distribution Class 1 certification within one year

Wastewater Collection Class 1 certification within one year

Tools

GIS

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Town of Eagle is seeking a Distribution and Collection Technician Trainee through IV to support its water and wastewater utilities in Eagle, CO. You will operate, inspect, and maintain systems, handle emergency repairs, and participate in on-call rotations with strong training opportunities.

We offer a four-day workweek with Fridays off by noon, competitive benefits, and pathways for certification advancement.