Utility Equipment Operator I ($26.62 - $36.03 Hourly) 
Performs a variety of semi-skilled duties related to the operation and maintenance of Metro’s interceptor system and wastewater treatment facilities. Works under the direction of a Transmission Supervisor.
Utility Equipment Operator II ($28.25 - $39.41 Hourly) 
Performs a variety of semi-skilled duties related to the operation and maintenance of Metro’s interceptor system and wastewater treatment facilities. Works under the direction of a Transmission Supervisor. 
Utility Equipment Operator III ($30.51 - $42.56 Hourly) 
Independently performs skilled work in the operation, maintenance, and inspection of the interceptor sewer system and treatments facilities. Works under the direction of a Transmission Supervisor. 
Utility Equipment Operator IV ($32.95 - $45.97 Hourly) 
Performs skilled work in the operation, maintenance, and inspection of the interceptor sewer system and wastewater treatment facilities. Exercises independent judgement on work sites when a supervisor is not present. Provides direction and training to Utility Equipment Operators and may direct the work of lower classifications. Works under the direction of a Transmissions Supervisor. 
Utility Equipment Operator V ($35.58 - $49.65 Hourly) 
Performs senior-level activities in the operation, maintenance, and inspection of the interceptor sewer system and treatments facilities, which ranges from 8-in. to 90-in. sewer mains over a 750 square mile service area and provides technical support to the Transmission Operations Manager. Works under the direction of a Transmission Operations Manager. Provides direction and training for Utility Equipment Operators. Provide functional leadership in the absence of a Transmission Operations Manager. 
This position is being posted at multiple levels. For Example of Duties, please select the appropriate job description below and wait for pop-up on the right of the screen.
Utility Equipment Operator IUtility Equipment Operator IIUtility Equipment Operator IIIUtility Equipment Operator IVUtility Equipment Operator VUtility Equipment Operator I
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Operation and maintenance of various types of powered equipment, hand, and power tools
• Safety activities such as vehicle traffic control

Skilled at:

• Operating powered equipment, hand, and power tools

 
Ability to:

• Operate powered equipment, hand and power tools
• Check and maintain proper fluid level and lubricate the moving parts and wearing surfaces
• Read procedures, SDS precautions and other similar type documents
• Perform basic arithmetic calculations and use measurement devices.
• Perform line locates
• Complete the transmission training programs

 
Education
Graduation from high school or GED required. Valid Class A CDL with tanker endorsement.
Utility Equipment Operator II
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Operation and maintenance of various types of powered equipment, hand, and power tools
• Safety activities such as vehicle traffic control
• Wastewater collection systems

Skilled at:

• Standard Operating Procedures for complex processes
• Equipment inspections and adjustments as well as planned maintenance activities
• Interpersonal communications skills sufficient to interact effectively in a team-based environment 
• Supporting high safety standards/practices and strong work ethics.

 
Ability to:

• Read and interpret underground utility drawings
• Comprehend written technical procedures and manuals
• Do mathematics using decimals and fractions
• Multi-task in a high-activity work environment.
• Conduct field measurements and observations
• Complete the transmission training programs

 
Education
Graduation from high school or GED required. Collections System Operator Certification Class I. Valid Class A CDL with tanker endorsement.
Utility Equipment Operator III
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Traffic control procedures and standards
• Standard operating procedures and safety standards
• Wastewater collection systems
• Wastewater collection safety procedures

 
Skilled at:

• Monitoring technical systems/equipment and following Standard Operating Procedures for complex processes
• Mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills sufficient to perform equipment inspections and adjustments as well as planned maintenance activities
• Interpersonal communications skills sufficient to interact effectively in a team-based environment 
• Operating autonomously supporting high safety standards/practices and strong work ethics.

 
Ability to:

• Read and interpret underground utility drawings
• Interpret data trends
• Comprehend written technical procedures and manuals
• Do mathematics using decimals and fractions
• Prioritize and multi-task in a high-activity work environment.
• Conduct field measurements, observations and analyses
• Complete the transmission training programs

 
Education
Graduation from high school or GED required. Collections System Operator Certification Class II. Valid Colorado Class A CDL with tanker endorsement.
 
Utility Equipment Operator IV
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Traffic control procedures and standards
• Standard operating procedures and safety standards
• Wastewater collection systems
• Flow Measurement Devices

 
Skilled at:

• Monitoring technical systems/equipment and following Standard Operating Procedures for complex processes
• Mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills sufficient to perform equipment inspections and adjustments as well as planned maintenance activities
• Interpersonal communications skills sufficient to interact effectively in a team-based environment 
• Operating autonomously supporting high safety standards/practices and strong work ethics.
• Training personnel on collection procedures and equipment
• Operating heavy construction equipment 

 
Ability to:

• Complete transmission training programs
• Read and interpret underground utility drawings 
• Interpret data trends
• Comprehend written technical procedures and manuals
• Do mathematics using decimals and fractions.
• Prioritize and multi-task in a high-activity work environment.
• Conduct field measurements, observations and analyses.
• Demonstrate competency in all Transmission work group areas 
• Effectively training lower-level staff

 
Education
Graduation from high school or GED required. Collections System Operator Certification Class III. Valid Colorado Class A CDL with tanker endorsement
Utility Equipment Operator V
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Traffic control procedures and standards
• Standard operating procedures and safety standards
• Maintenance and operation of heavy equipment
• Wastewater collection systems
• Transmission system construction work
• Lift station operation
• Flow Measurement
• Interceptor system standard operating procedure

 
Skilled at:

• Interacting effectively in a team-based environment and with the general public
• Effectively communicating orally and in writing
• Monitoring technical systems/equipment and following Standard Operating Procedures for complex processes.
• Mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills sufficient to perform equipment inspections and adjustments as well as planned maintenance activities
• Interpersonal and communications skills sufficient to interact effectively in a team based environment
• Operating autonomously supporting high safety standards/practices

training personnel on collection procedures and equipment

• Operating heavy construction equipment 
• Operation of CMMS and employee scheduling
• Training employees and evaluation of performance

 
Ability to:

• Operate and maintain heavy equipment
• Perform mechanical work, electrical work, or wastewater treatment.
• Reading and interpret drawings, charts, and/or flow diagrams 
• Interpret data trends
• Comprehend written technical procedures and manuals
• Do basic record keeping 
• Serve as a shift supervisor/lead
• Effectively train lower-level staff
• Evaluate and modify training programs 
• Lead continuous improvement projects for transmissions

 
Education
Graduation from high school or GED required. Collections System Operator Certification Class IV. Valid Colorado Class A CDL with tanker endorsement.Work Environment
While performing the duties of the job, the employee is exposed to wet or humid conditions (non-weather); fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; high and low traffic zones, and outdoor weather conditions 2/3 of the time. The employee is exposed to working near moving mechanical parts, work in high, precarious places, risk of electrical shock, risk of radiation, and vibration less than 1/3 of the time. The employee will be working in confined spaces 1/3-2/3 of the time. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
 
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of the job the employee is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear more than 2/3 of the time. The employee is required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl 1/3 to 2/3 of the time; and climb or balance less than 1/3 of the time. The employee must lift and/or move up to 10 more than 2/3 of the time, up to 25 pounds 1/3 to 2/3 of the time, and more than 100 pounds less than 1/3 of the time. The specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.