Water Distribution System Operator I-IV

About the Role

You can’t live without water, and Castle Rock Water can’t function without great employees. We’re on the lookout for talented individuals who are seeking a place to be valued and make a difference. Key duties include specialized corrective and preventative maintenance and inspections work on town owned infrastructure and repairs and replaces damaged lines and piping. locates and excavates leaks and breaks. performs pipe tapping for new water and sewer service lines. work may be in response to emergencies such as line breaks.

Responsibilities

• Performs specialized corrective and preventative maintenance and inspections work on Town owned infrastructure, including water line valve exercising, fire hydrant maintenance operation and repair, combination air/vacuum release valve inspection, pressure reducing valve inspection and maintenance, water line flushing, repair and maintenance of buried and broken valve boxes and manholes, and assisting with finished water storage tank cleaning and inspections.
• Repairs and replaces damaged lines and piping. Locates and excavates leaks and breaks. Performs pipe tapping for new water and sewer service lines. Work may be in response to emergencies such as line breaks, sewer backups, and mechanical failures.
• Conducts closed circuit television (CCTV) routine and response driven inspection and maintenance of sewer lines, sewer manholes, stormwater lines, manholes, curb inlets and ponds.
• Tracks maintenance work, creates accurate reports, documents work orders and accurate condition assessments using asset management system to ensure optimum performance of buried infrastructure. Creates maintenance orders and performs asset repairs. Records and tracks materials, hours on job and records key information concerning asset condition before and after maintenance.
• Collects bacteriological samples for new waterline connections. Collects and tests chlorine samples to evaluate presence and levels of disinfectant in response to customer concerns and other issues. Submits samples to state lab for compliance.
• Assists with locating Town owned infrastructure, including pipe segments, underground valves, fiber optic cable by utilizing Geographic Information System (GIS) based mapping system, as-built archive research, and highly advanced locate equipment.
• Supports and assists the backflow team by performing hydrant and backflow inspections for bulk water permits.
• Under general guidance of senior staff, operates valves in accordance with emergency operations, planned shutdowns for new construction or rehabilitation and flushing for water quality concerns and pipeline maintenance.
• Performs acoustic leak detection operations by utilizing specialized equipment including, leak correlation equipment, leak noise loggers, and ground microphones to identify and repair sources of non-revenue water.
• Enters confined spaces utilizing proper personal protection equipment (PPE), related safety equipment and entry permits.
• Performs general construction work.
• Operates heavy equipment at work sites under the guidance of more senior staff including backhoe, skid steer, loader, dump truck, or jet/vac truck.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED required
• State of Colorado Operator certification required
• Valid Colorado CDL driver's license required
• Ability to safely operate heavy equipment and automobiles, such as backhoe, loader, dump truck, skid steer loader, jet/vac truck, mowers.
• Skill in utilizing hand tools for repairs and installation of water and sewer lines and meters, pumps, computers, and other related repair and maintenance equipment.
• General knowledge of the methods and practices involved in water, wastewater and drainage construction inspection, repair, and maintenance.
• General knowledge of possible defects and faults in utilities construction, of standard inspection criteria and of effective corrective measures.
• Ability to communicate effectively with coworkers and the public.
• Physical ability to lift 50-100 pounds

Benefits

• Paid CDL Training
• Paid CCWP Training & Bonus Pay for obtaining CCWP Licenses
• Generous Double Time Pay for Emergency On-Call Response