Utility Maintenance Worker I

$28.50 - $37.41 per hour

Recruitment Opens: Monday March 3, 2025

Recruitment Closes: Friday, March 21, 2025, at 5:00p.m.

DO NOT APPLY THROUGH really. Please follow instructions below. Any really applications that do not have the required information requested below will be considered incomplete.

This position reports to the Distribution Maintenance or Systems Supervisor and is responsible for performing a variety of semi-skilled labor duties in the installation, maintenance, and repair of the District’s water distribution system involving use of light vehicles, dump truck, machinery, hand and power tools. Position works as part of a team, receives daily work orders, investigates, and repairs leaks, operates valves, fire hydrants or meters, completes Lead & Copper Rule tasks, and addresses pressure issues in pursuit of the District’s objectives.

The ideal candidate will be a motivated individual with sound judgment who can work and drive in all weather conditions, work as part of team, think critically to troubleshoot and problem solve, show initiative, has excellent verbal and written communication skills, and works safely while maintaining a high level of organization, accountability, and attention to detail.

This position requires:

· A high school diploma or general education degree.

· One (1) year of experience in pipeline maintenance, small equipment operation, or construction.

· A valid Colorado Driver's License, in good standing, with insurability under the District’s insurance standards.

· Completion of entry-level driver training in accordance with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration regulations, and obtains a Colorado Class A Commercial Driver License with air brakes endorsement, within one (1) year from the date of hire into the position.

· Must obtain a State of Colorado Water Distribution System Operator I certification within two (2) years of being hired into position.

· Flagger, Trenching & Excavation, Confined Space, Forklift, and CPR/First Aid

· training.

· A 40-hour week and overtime, with or without notice, when workload demand requires it.

· Working a regular seven (7) day rotational on-call schedule, on-call shifts as needed, and respond to emergencies.

· Flexible working hours to work rotating shifts, including early mornings, days, nights, holidays, and weekends, and fills in for absent employees when needed.

Preferred skills and experience:

· Class A CDL with air brakes

· Veteran status

· Trade skills

· Bachelor’s degree

· A valid State of Colorado Water Distribution System Operator I- IV certification

· Knowledge of raw water collection and conveyance, domestic water distribution and transmission, and treatment systems.

Any equivalent combination of certifications, education, or experience that provides the required skills, knowledge, and abilities of the position.

Benefits and Pay

This is a non-exempt position and the pay range for this position is $28.50 - $37.41 per hour with a competitive benefits package. Benefits package includes three health insurance plans, dental, vision, mandatory retirement contribution with generous match, voluntary retirement plans, company paid and supplemental life insurances, flexible benefit plan, statutory and other paid leaves, education assistance reimbursement plan, bonus opportunities, supplemental insurance options, department specific allowances and reimbursements, wellness and employee assistance programs, and on-the-job training.

To Apply

DO NOT APPLY THROUGH really. Please follow instructions below. Any really applications that do not have the required information requested below will be considered incomplete.

1. Visit https://www.utewater.org/careers to review the Utility Maintenance Worker I job description for details regarding the position’s essential duties, responsibilities, and qualification requirements.

2. If you have questions about this recruitment, please contact Human Resources at (970) 242-7491 or hr@utewater.org.

3. To be considered for this position, qualified candidates must submit the

· Employment application, and

· Utility Maintenance Worker I supplemental questionnaire.

4. The deadline to apply for this recruitment is Friday, March 21, 2025, at 5:00 PM. Please submit your employment application and supplemental questionnaire to Human Resources

· In-person at 2190 H ¼ Road, Grand Junction, CO 81505,

· By mail to P.O. Box 460, Grand Junction, CO 81502, or

· Via email to hr@utewater.org

The District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The candidate selected for employment must possess a valid Colorado Driver’s License with insurability under the District’s insurance standards, pass a drug screen, physical, background and reference check.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $28.50 - $37.41 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• AD&D insurance
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• On-the-job training
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Physical Setting:

• Construction site
• Outdoor work

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Salary : $29 - $37