Collection & Distribution Operator Trainee

Applications will be accepted online from July 9, 2026 until 11pm on July 26, 2026 at the website address https://pueblowestmetro.us/172/Job-Opportunities

First review of applications will happen by July 27th.

Please note: Incomplete applications cannot be considered. You will know you have completed the application when it has requested your signature.

Hiring Process Notice: This position is filled through a staffing agency. Candidates selected for this role will initially be employed by the staffing agency for a temporary evaluation period before becoming eligible for consideration as a regular Pueblo West Metropolitan District employee.

Job Summary 

Under the supervision of the Chief Collection and Distribution Operators, assists in the operation, maintenance, and repair of the collection and distribution systems.

Work involves tests, installs, repairs, and replacement of fire hydrants and water valves. Reads, repairs and replaces meters as required. Duties include performing general collection and distribution maintenance, equipment maintenance and repair. Employee follows instructions closely referring deviations in the work to others. Work is closely controlled due to the nature of the equipment that must be operated in accordance with prescribed procedures.

Essential Job Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required.  The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Locates collection and distribution lines.
• Performs repair and/or replacement of damaged water mains or waterlines.
• Performs repair and/or replacement of damaged water and wastewater infrastructure in accordance with SOPs.
• Operates equipment related to the department, to include skid steer, loader, backhoe, and vac truck.
• All work must be in compliance with applicable policies, rules, regulations and laws.
• Advocates health and safety in the workplace.

Other Duties

• Maintain and promote excellent relations and communications with co-workers, management, and customers.
• Performs related duties as assigned

Knowledge

• Knowledge of principles, practices, materials and equipment used in Collection & Distribution

• Knowledge of the established safety and industry guidelines for the tools, equipment and materials used in Collection and Distribution operations.

• Computer skills to include the ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and G-suite as well as an asset management program.
• Knowledge of current principles and practices applicable to assigned areas of responsibility; local, state and federal laws and regulations related to assigned functions.

Skills

• Skill in using common tools, equipment and materials of the trade.

Abilities

• Ability to operate equipment in a safe manner.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with district staff.
• Ability to communicate with the public, to speak clearly and concisely.
• Ability to diagnose and repair malfunctions.

Required Qualifications (Note: Any acceptable combination of education, training and experience that provides the above knowledge, abilities and skills may be considered.)

Required Education/Certifications Required

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Must have and maintain a valid Colorado Class “R” driver’s license.

Preferred Education/Certifications Required

• Must have and maintain a valid Colorado Class “A” CDL with an “N” (Tank Vehicles) or “X” (Tanker & Hazardous Materials) endorsement, or the ability to obtain a Colorado Class “A” CDL within the ninety (90) days from date of hire or provisional period (must be able to take driving portion of CDL within 30 days of obtaining permit). License can have no restrictions that would prohibit the operation of District equipment.
• Must obtain and maintain a State Certification for class “1” Collection and a class “1” Distribution within 1 year.
•  The Technician will be expected to advance in certifications including, “2’s”, “3’s” and “4’s” in Collection and Distribution throughout employment. The higher the certification achieved the more operational responsibility will be given to the employee.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

• Regular organizational business hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Actual work schedule must be flexible to balance organizational needs outside of normal business schedule. Work is subject to recurring deadlines, interruptions, and being on-call.

Special Requirements

• Must provide own safety footwear.
• Must be available by telephone or other communication device for rotating on-call basis.
• Must abide by current Colorado Regulation Number 100-Water and Wastewater Facility Operators Certification Requirements.
• Must abide by the current Colorado Certified Water Professional Code of Conduct.
• Adapt to changing situations and processes.

Physical Demands

• Frequently requires heavy lifting, reaching, stooping, bending, crawling, crouching and climbing, field work requires walking over uneven or rough terrain.
• Work may require occasional exposure to hazards; exposure to dirt and soil; temperature extremes and unusual environmental conditions.  Subject to call back in emergencies.  Use fingers to operate computer or typewriter keyboards, hand tools, mechanical tools and devices.  Appropriate professional interaction with others and in  various sized groups and at various settings.

Unusual Demands

• Worker is required to provide assistance during call backs and emergencies, subject to work hazards and unpleasant conditions, occasionally works unusual hours, weekend and holidays, occasional exposure to inclement weather, occasionally required to work beyond normally secluded work hours. Employee may be required to participate in a standby or on call duty as necessary.

This position is a “safety-sensitive” position and will be subject to random drug and alcohol testing.

Pueblo West Metropolitan District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Salary : $24 - $25