What are the responsibilities and job description for the Water Distribution Technician I–IV position at Left Hand Water District?
Left Hand Water District is seeking the right individual to join our water distribution team as a Water Distribution Technician I–IV. This is an excellent opportunity for someone interested in a hands-on career in water system operations and maintenance, with opportunities to grow and advance based on experience, qualifications, and training.
Water Distribution Technicians perform a variety of semi-skilled and skilled duties related to the operation, maintenance, repair, and construction of water distribution facilities and infrastructure.
Essential Functions:
- Perform general water distribution, construction, inspection, maintenance, and customer service duties.
- Locate and document District water lines, infrastructure, and appurtenances using maps, as-builts, GPS, and electronic equipment.
- Inspect, maintain, and secure remote facilities including storage tanks, pumping stations, reservoirs, and intake structures.
- Install, repair, and maintain water lines, service connections, meters, valves, pumps, PRVs, and related equipment.
- Read, install, exchange, and troubleshoot water meters; identify leaks, damage, tampering, and other issues and initiate follow-up work orders as needed.
- Collect water samples, perform basic water quality testing, document results, and take appropriate action.
- Operate and adjust pumps, valves, chemical feed systems, and other distribution equipment.
- Perform field customer service, including service turn-ons/shut-offs, customer notifications, and responding to service inquiries and complaints.
- Perform facility cleaning, inspections, grounds maintenance, and heavy physical labor associated with distribution system operations.
- Follow established safety procedures and assist Treatment Operators during emergencies or as needed to maintain reliable customer service.
What we offer:
- Competitive pay: $25.00–$40.00 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience
- Excellent benefits
- On-the-job training and opportunities to develop your skills
- Opportunities for advancement from Technician I through IV
- The chance to build a rewarding career serving our community
Preferred qualifications include:
- Experience operating and maintaining a water distribution system
- Colorado CDL
- Colorado Water Distribution Certification
Don’t have water distribution experience or all of the preferred qualifications? Candidates with experience in construction, excavation, heavy equipment operation, public works, utilities, maintenance, mechanical work, or other hands-on trades who are interested in learning the water distribution field are encouraged to apply. Training will be provided for the right candidate.
This position requires the ability and willingness to work nights, weekends, holidays, and rotating on-call assignments.
How to Apply
To be considered, please download and complete an application from our website: lefthandwater.gov
Submit your completed application and resume to: lhwdhr@gmail.com
Come build your career with Left Hand Water District and help keep our community’s water system running safely and reliably.
Email: lhwdhr@gmail.com
Or mail to:
Left Hand Water District PO Box 210
Niwot, CO 80544
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $25.00 - $40.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $25 - $40