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One position to fill: Water Maintenance Technician I, II or III . Please compare and apply to the applicable Water Maintenance Technician I, II or III posting depending on your qualifications.

Hiring Range: $23.28 - $27.94 hourly

Salary Range: $23.28 - $30.27 hourly

Summary
The Water Maintenance Technician I performs semi-skilled to skilled work supporting the operation, inspection, maintenance, and repair of municipal water distribution systems. This entry-level position is designed for individuals seeking hands-on experience in water utility operations. Work is performed under the supervision and direction of the Water Foreman.

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Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
The following duties are representative of the work performed in this position and are not intended to be all-inclusive.

• Perform monthly water shut-offs.
• Assist with or perform water meter installations, replacements, and maintenance.
• Assist with or perform system pressure checks, including the detection and repair of water leaks.
• Assist with or perform the annual fire hydrant flushing program, including related maintenance and repairs.
• Assist with or perform valve exercising activities and associated repairs.
• Assist the Streets Division with snow removal operations during the winter season.
• Operate a variety of light and heavy equipment in the performance of assigned duties.
• Perform routine pre- and post-operation safety inspections; conduct minor maintenance on vehicles and equipment; and maintain accurate inspection and maintenance records.
• Enter, update, and complete work orders in the Town’s work order management system.
• Accurately enter and interpret data within asset management systems, including processing service orders and utility billing requests.
• Respond to customer inquiries and complaints as directed by the Water Foreman, maintaining professionalism and effective communication.
• Communicate and collaborate effectively with Town staff and the public in a respectful and constructive manner.
• Promote a culture of safety by adhering to all Town and Department safety policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Perform duties requiring the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including work in confined spaces requiring ventilation to mitigate exposure to hazardous gases or fumes.
• Participate in the set-up and tear-down of Town events and festivals as assigned.
• Work a rotating on-call schedule, providing after-hours, weekend, and holiday support as needed.
• May be required to work overtime, varied shifts, weekends, and during emergency situations.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must satisfactorily perform each essential duty. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required:

• Knowledge of maintenance, operation, and proper safety protocols of small engine machinery
• Ability to read and comprehend a variety of written material, including manuals, maps, instructions, and safety information, and to perform common mathematical operations, accurately record numerical data
• Ability to effectively communicate, both orally and in writing
• Strong problem-solving skills that include the ability to analyze and resolve a variety of issues and recognize when to escalate
• Ability to complete daily operations in a competent and safe manner, and perform a wide range of strenuous physical and manual tasks in an outdoor environment
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with management, other employees, vendors, contractors, and the public
• Ability to use standard office equipment, computers, tablets, and software, including the basic use of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, GIS mapping, and databases
• Ability to keep the workplace clean and organized, equipment clean and serviced, and take care of Town-owned assets appropriately
• Ability to work both collaboratively and independently

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent is required
• Experience working in a water maintenance position supporting external customers is preferred
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered

Licenses/Certifications:

• Must possess and maintain a valid Colorado driver's license, obtain a Class B CDL within one (1) year of employment, and maintain a safe driving record throughout employment
• Must possess or be able to obtain a Flagger certification within three (3) months of employment
• Must possess or be able to obtain and maintain a Confined Space certification within
• one (1) year of employment
• Must obtain and maintain a CCWP Class 1 Distribution Certification within one (1) year of employment
• Must obtain and maintain a CSU Pesticide Technician Certificate within one (1) year of employment

Physical Activities:
The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here represent those employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Work is regularly performed outdoors and occasionally indoors, with frequent exposure to extreme temperatures and all-weather conditions. Work is performed year-round, with regular exposure to loud noise, heavy traffic, and hazardous situations. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, though it can increase at times.

Body Movement:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms, stand, walk, bend, stoop, or kneel. On rare occasions, the employee may be required to climb, crawl, and balance. The employee must be physically able to operate various motor vehicles. Employees must frequently lift and move up to 50 pounds.

Vision:
Employees must be able to consistently see with near and far acuity, depth perception, color vision, and field vision.

Hearing:
Employees must have the ability to hear, understand, and distinguish speech and other sounds (e.g., machinery, telephones, alarms); communicate clearly and effectively; understand and be understood; and be able to consistently engage in ordinary conversations.

At the Town of Firestone, we recognize the contributions each employee makes to assist us in achieving Town-wide goals. Because of this, we are committed to providing our employees with a total compensation package comprised of benefits, financial security, and work/life balance. Our benefit package includes:

• Medical – You may choose from (3) Medical Plans under Cigna’s Open Access Plans (OAP) which includes (2) High Deductible Health Plans (HDHP) and (1) Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) plan
• Dental -   Employees are eligible for 100% premium -employer-paid dental coverage through Delta Dental
• Vision -    Employees are eligible for 100% premium -employer-paid vision coverage through VSP

Employer-paid supplemental benefits include:

• Group Life and AD&D Insurance
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Extended Paid Leave (EPL) accrued up to a maximum of 240 hours
• Fourteen (14) Paid Holidays
• Sixteen (16) hours of Paid Volunteer Leave
• HSA Contribution to Base & Choice Plan HDHP
• Employee Education Assistance/Reimbursement up to $2,000 annually
• Membership to Carbon Valley Recreation Center
• Training and development for Certification and Licensure programs
• National and/or Statewide Association Affiliation fees
• Professional Retirement Assessment Assistance
• Flu-Shingles-Covid Vaccination Clinics

You are also able to elect supplemental benefits at the employee's cost, which include:

• Accident/Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Coverages (employee elected/paid)
• Voluntary Life and AD&D Coverage for Employee/Spouse and Dependents (employee elected/paid)
• Cyber Security Coverage through Norton LifeLock (employee elected/paid)
• SPOT Pet Insurance (employee elected/paid)
• Verizon discount program

In compliance with 41 CFR 60-2 The Town of Firestone provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, genetic information, military service, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and Town ordinances. Equal employment opportunity applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.

The Town of Firestone expressly prohibits any form of unlawful harassment or discrimination. Any person with questions or concerns about the Town’s practices relative to equal employment opportunities is encouraged to bring these matters to the attention of the Human Resources department.

The Town of Firestone’s Affirmative Action Plan manages and ensures that equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees.