What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mechanic Specialist (Buena Vista) position at Colorado Springs Utilities?
Mechanic Specialist (Buena Vista)
The Mechanic Specialist position is based at the Otero Pump Station and supports the Homestake Water Project, a partnership between Colorado Springs Utilities and Aurora Water. Therefore, the selected candidate must reside in the general vicinity of Buena Vista, Colorado, to meet the service territory requirements. The Mechanic Specialist will install, maintain, repair, and operate pump station equipment and pipelines, and is also responsible for operating construction equipment. A valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) is required.
This position is essential to the transmission of the finest water to our customers in Colorado Springs and Aurora, Colorado. Your expert mechanical knowledge will be utilized to ensure the effective operation and maintenance of the equipment across our system.
This position requires the successful candidate to work standby and overtime as needed.
In this position, you will be responsible for:
- Maintaining and troubleshooting large raw water pumping systems, valves, and pipelines
- Performing work outdoors and indoors. Assignments are characterized by intermittent exposure to adverse weather conditions, hazardous mountain driving conditions, frequent bending, heavy lifting, high noise levels, and noxious fumes. Winter conditions may require considerable walking in deep snow, involving the use of snowshoes
- Adjusting valves and headgates to manage water releases out of Dams and collection ponds, inspecting and cleaning flumes, ditches, and trash racks
- Assisting with the installation, maintenance, repair, and overhaul of a variety of mechanical equipment, pumps, valves, piping, heavy equipment, and vehicles, which support the Homestake Water Project water collection and delivery system
- Inspecting plant equipment, pumps, valves, motors, compressors, and construction equipment, to trace and locate malfunctions
- General cleaning; custodial duties
- Transporting and operating construction equipment
- Performing maintenance involving welding, metal fabrication, carpentry, painting, HVAC, plumbing, concrete, and other related building repairs
- Managing a preventive maintenance program
- Complying with the safety and health program in support of an incident and injury-free workplace
- Performing other duties and, responsibilities as assigned
Why should you apply? As an integral member of the team, you will be utilizing your professional experience to provide guidance and make decisions that can have a positive impact to the overall growth of our community. You will have the opportunity to work with a very dedicated team of professionals who are passionate about their service to our community.
What will it take to be successful?
- Demonstrated years of progressively responsible mechanical equipment and plant maintenance experience and be willing to enter training to learn all duties of a Mechanic Specialist for Homestake operations.
- Experience in heavy equipment operation is preferred.
- A valid Commercial Driver’s License Class B (CDLN), liquid bulk/cargo Tank, and air brakes are required.)
- Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDLN)-liquid bulk/cargo Tank is preferred)
- Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
- This position typically requires: climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.
- This position may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, fumes, odors, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, work space restrictions, and intense noises.
- Very Heavy Work: Exerting more than 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Our Commitment to Our Employees…
Our people are the heart and soul of Colorado Springs Utilities. They keep the lights on, gas flowing, water coming in, and wastewater leaving. We don't just say people are important – we prove it! That’s why we are honored to invest in protecting the health and financial security of our employees and their families through our rich benefits program.
Time Off to Recharge
- Vacation – Start with 13 days annually, increasing to 24 days with tenure
- Personal Leave –3 days per year
- Paid Holidays –12 paid holidays per year
- Sick Leave – 12 days per year for personal or family health needs
- Vacation Buy – Option to purchase up to 40 additional hours annually
Health & Wellness – Benefits elected are effective the first of the following month
- Medical Plans: Three comprehensive options, including a $0 premium High-Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with Health Savings Account (HSA) eligibility
- Zero Health: Access to hundreds of medical services at no cost
- Dental & Vision: Two dental plans and one vision plan
- Family Building-Benefits: Support for fertility, preservation, adoption, and surrogacy
- Wellness Program: A voluntary program that rewards you for prioritizing self-care! If you're enrolled in a our medical plan, you and your spouse can earn up to $600 in HRA or HSA contributions by completing healthy activities
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA): Pre-tax contributions for healthcare and dependent care expenses
- Health Savings Account (HSA): Available with HDHP
Financial & Retirement Security
- Pension Plan: Colorado PERA provides retirement benefits and peace of mind
- Supplemental Retirement Plans: PERAPlus 401(k), MissionSquare Roth IRA, and 457 plans
- Disability Coverage: Short-Term and Long-Term Disability insurance available
- Life Insurance: Employer-paid coverage with optional supplemental plans
Additional Support
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential support for mental health, stress, legal, financial, and work-life balance
- Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $5,250 annually to support continued education
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness: As a qualifying employer, your student loan payments may be eligible for loan forgiveness