JOB DESCRIPTION: The incumbent for this position will perform a wide variety of duties to support the mission of the Pagosa Area Water and Sanitation District including the installation, maintenance, and repairs of the Districts water distribution and sewer collection system.

Primary duties include

• Perform emergency and routine shutoff and turn on water services.
• Perform water and sewer connections
• Respond to and take corrective action on water service outages, water quality and water delivery complaints, operate valves, hydrants and other assorted water transmission apparatus.
• Check leaks in mainline and service lines.
• Determine urgency and responsibility for repairs and notify appropriate authority.
• Maintain, repair and complete preventive maintenance on tanks, water pumps, piping, valves and other distribution or collection appurtenances.
• Perform equipment maintenance, earth work and plumbing installation and repair.
• Ability to operate a variety of hand and power tools common to utility operation and maintenance
• Knows, understands and follows OSHA and Safety Regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Position will be required to work overtime, including nights, weekends, holidays and/or rotating on-call shifts and be familiar with all District facilities including water plants, wastewater treatment plants, pumping stations, lift stations and distribution and collection lines.

This job requires the performance of physically demanding tasks.

Employee must be able to stoop, twist, turn, bend, squat, sit and stand for long periods of times; lift items weighting up to 50 pounds; climb to heights of 25 feet; and enter confined spaces.

Position will be required to perform work that may involve exposure to all weather conditions typical of the outside environment; hazardous chemicals; electrical and mechanical hazards; respiratory hazards; noise hazards; eye/face hazards; uneven terrain/walking hazards; blood-borne pathogen bio hazards; water/wastewater hazards such as scum; screenings, grit, and sludge.

Pick-up truck, tools, work boots, work uniforms and laundering of uniforms are provided by the District for each operator along with other safety equipment that may be required.

QUALIFICATIONS: This position prefers a Distribution System Operator license issued by the Colorado Water and Wastewater Facility
Operators Certification Board, or the ability to obtain same by reciprocity.

In addition to the licensure requirements mentioned above, timely advancement through the State Operator Certification Program in other areas adds to the position’s knowledge and responsibility.

Hold a valid Colorado Driver’s License.

Benefit Conditions:

• Only full-time employees eligible

COVID-19 Precaution(s):

• Remote interview process
• Social distancing guidelines in place
• Virtual meetings
• Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place

This Job Is:

• A job for which military experienced candidates are encouraged to apply

Work Remotely

• No

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 5-8 schedule during winter months. 4-10 schedule during summer months.
• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Overtime

Work Location: Multiple locations

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• AD&D insurance
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Supplemental schedule:

• Evenings as needed
• On call
• Overtime

Ability to Relocate:

• Pagosa Springs, CO 81147: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person