Raw Water System Operator I-IV

This posting will remain open continuously until filled.

Salary Range: $26.53/HR - $49.61/HR

Anticipated Hiring Range: $31.96/HR - $42.77/HR, DOQ/E

The Town of Castle Rock’s future and the quality of that depend on the choices we make today. Do you want to be part of a team that make decisions that work now while preserving and protecting Castle Rock’s identity and quality of life for the future? We value teamwork, cooperation, and quality communication.  We strive to provide exceptional public service to our customers and encourage creativity and innovation. We welcome all that share those values to apply.

Working for the Town of Castle Rock includes:

• The opportunity to make a difference in our community 
• Career Advancement Programs
• Employee well-being program
• Competitive total compensation with an excellent benefits package
• Free membership to the MAC or Recreation Center
• Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness eligible employer 

About Castle Rock Water:
You can’t live without water, and Castle Rock Water can’t function without great employees. We’re on the lookout for talented individuals who are seeking a place to be valued and make a difference.
 
Castle Rock Water provides drinking water, sanitary sewer, and storm drainage systems for the Town of Castle Rock’s more than 80,000 residents and businesses. The Town is one of the fastest-growing and most sought-after communities in Colorado and it’s consistently ranked among the best and safest places to live in the State.
 
Castle Rock Water is a national leader in the water industry, recently expanding its infrastructure to accommodate reuse water, implementing progressive conservation measures and implementing legacy stormwater projects. Whether managing water treatment at the award-winning plant, maintaining the $730 million in infrastructure, or ensuring and protecting long-term water, Castle Rock Water has many opportunities available to learn and grow with the organization.

This position is also eligible to receive:

• Paid CDL Training
• Paid CCWP Training & Bonus Pay for obtaining CCWP Licenses
• Generous Double Time Pay for Emergency On-Call Response

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Performs specialized inspections, corrective and preventative maintenance work on Town-owned infrastructure, including surface water diversions, wells, raw water storage reservoirs, raw water pump stations, stream gauges and flumes, water line valve exercising, fire hydrant maintenance operation and repair, combination air/vacuum release valve inspection, pressure reducing valve inspection and maintenance, water line flushing, repair and maintenance of buried and broken valve boxes and manholes, and assists with finished water storage tank cleaning and inspections.
• Repairs and replaces damaged lines and piping. Locates excavates, and repairs leaks and breaks. Performs pipe tapping for new water and sewer service lines. Work may be in response to emergencies such as line breaks, sewer backups, and mechanical failures.
• Tracks maintenance work, creates accurate reports, documents work orders, and conducts accurate condition assessments using an asset management system to ensure optimum performance of infrastructure. Creates maintenance work orders and performs asset repairs. Records and tracks materials, and hours on the job and records key information concerning asset condition before and after maintenance.
• Under the general guidance of senior staff, operate valves following emergency standard operating procedures, planned shutdowns for new construction, rehabilitation, flushing for water quality concerns, and pipeline maintenance.
• Performs general construction work.
• Operates heavy equipment at work sites under the guidance of more senior staff including excavator, backhoe, skid steer, loader, dump truck, or jet/vac truck.
• Operates, inspects, and maintains sewage lift stations, odor control facilities, force mains, and sewer lines.
• Conducts closed circuit television (CCTV) routine and response-driven inspection and maintenance of sewer lines, sewer manholes, stormwater lines, manholes, curb inlets, and ponds.
• Collects and tests water quality samples to evaluate raw water in storage reservoirs, creeks, and wells. Submits samples to the state lab to ensure regulatory compliance. Collects bacteriological samples for new and rehabilitated wells.
• Assists with locating Town-owned infrastructure, including pipe segments, underground valves, and fiber optic cable, by utilizing a Geographic Information System (GIS) based mapping system, as-built archive research, and highly advanced locate equipment.
• Performs acoustic leak detection operations by utilizing specialized equipment including, leak correlation equipment, leak noise loggers, and ground microphones, to identify and repair sources of non-revenue water.
• Enters confined spaces utilizing proper personal protection equipment (PPE), related safety equipment, and entry permits.
• Participates in cross-training to ensure the ability to assist with on-call status for emergency response and general operational needs as required.
• Shares on-call duty on a rotating schedule. Responds to after-hours calls for service related to CRW or related emergencies.  
• This position is part of the Town’s snow removal program. This will include scheduled on-call responsibilities through the winter months to remove snow using a 4-wheel drive pickup and/or heavy equipment. Snow removal shifts are typically 12 hours.
• Performs general building maintenance on Town facilities, including painting, plumbing, carpentry, snow removal, and clean-up. Typical work sites include water plants, pump, and lift stations, well sites, and grounds.
• May be responsible for general maintenance of vehicles and heavy equipment.   
• Provides traffic control by flagging and setting up appropriate devices.
• Works on various Town and or community projects, including hydrant painting and creek clean-up projects with volunteer groups.
• Reads meters and reports accurate readings to Water Resources.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Minimum Qualifications:

An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.

Raw Water System Operator I:  Generally, a High School graduate or GED equivalent; supplemented by two (2) years of related work experience, preferably with exposure to heavy equipment, basic piping techniques, underground utility repair; or any equivalent combination. A State of Colorado - Class I Operator Certification in Water Distribution required; or ability to attain within one (1) year of employment. A Class I Operator certification in Wastewater Collections is preferred. A valid Colorado Class A CDL driver’s license with Tank Vehicle endorsement is required, or ability to attain within six (6) months.

Raw Water System Operator II: Generally, a High School diploma or GED equivalent; supplemented by three (3) years related work experience, experience operating heavy equipment, basic piping techniques, underground utility repair; or any equivalent combination. State of Colorado - Class 2 Operator Certification in Water Distribution required; or ability to attain within one (1) year of employment; Class I in Wastewater Collections and Well Meter Tester Certification is preferred. Valid Colorado Class A CDL driver’s license with Tank Vehicle endorsement, or ability to attain within six (6) months.

Raw Water System Operator III: Generally, a High School graduate or GED equivalent; supplemented by four (4) years previous experience that includes construction and repair of underground facilities and operation of heavy equipment; or any equivalent combination. State of Colorado - Class 3 Operator Certification in Water Distribution or ability to obtain within one (1) year; and Class 2 in Wastewater Collections and/or backflow certification is preferred. Well Meter Testing Certification or the ability to attain within one (1) year. Certified Competent Person Training or ability to obtain within one (1) year. Valid Colorado Class A CDL driver’s license with Tank Vehicle endorsement, or ability to attain within six (6) months.

Raw Water System Operator IV:  Generally, a High School graduate or GED equivalent; supplemented by five (5) years previous, direct Water/Wastewater experience that includes construction and repair of underground facilities and operation of heavy equipment; or an equivalent combination. Well Meter Testing Certification or the ability to attain within one (1) year of hire. State of Colorado - Class 4 Operator Certification in Water Distribution. Class 3 in Collections and/or backflow certification is preferred. Certified Competent Person Training or ability to attain within one (1) year of hire. Valid Colorado Class A CDL driver’s license with Tank Vehicle endorsement is required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to safely operate heavy equipment and automobiles, such as excavators, backhoes, loaders, dump trucks, skid steer loaders, jet/vac trucks, and mowers.
• Skill in utilizing hand tools for repairs and installation of water and sewer lines and meters, pumps, computers, and other related repair and maintenance equipment.
• General knowledge of the methods and practices involved in water, wastewater, and drainage construction inspection, repair, and maintenance.
• General knowledge of possible defects and faults in utility construction, standard inspection criteria, and effective corrective measures.
• General knowledge of inspection principles, practices, and techniques.
• General knowledge and ability to utilize Geographic Information System (GIS) based mapping systems, asset software, as-built archive research systems, and highly advanced locate equipment.
• Ability to navigate and utilize software systems, such as Microsoft Office products.
• Ability to communicate effectively with coworkers and the public.
• Ability to assist in effectively communicating and understanding cause and working toward resolution of commercial or residential service complaints. Some situations may involve concerned or distraught customers.
• Ability to read and understand written materials and understand verbal information and instructions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to identify correct installations of system components.
• Ability to recognize and address confined spaces and other potentially hazardous environments.
• Ability to respond to on-call duty on a routine rotating schedule and arrive on-scene within 60 minutes while on-call

Physical Demands:

• Moderate to heavy physical work to include lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of 50 - 100 pounds 
• Frequent performance of activities requiring a full range of body movement including climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling/bending, crouching, crawling, and/or twisting  
• Frequent hand/eye coordination to operate tools and electrical equipment as well as for driving equipment and vehicles
• Vision for reading, recording and interpreting information
• Speech communication and hearing to maintain communication with employees and citizens

Work Environment:

• Works outdoors with exposure to all weather conditions
• Regular exposure to dust, noise, and chemicals

Equipment Used:

• Operate heavy equipment and automobiles, such as backhoe, loader, dump truck, skid steer loader, jet/vac truck, mowers  
• This position may require the incumbent to occasionally use personal equipment (e.g. vehicle, cell phone, tools, etc.) in the course of their employment

This posting is subject to close at any point in time once a qualified pool of applicants has been obtained.

Must satisfactorily complete a driving record check and criminal background check prior to commencing employment.

The Town of Castle Rock is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Salary : $27 - $50