Distribution And Collection Specialist – Raw Water

Job Type: Skilled Trades & Craft

Pay Range $34.45 to $36.17

Location OTERO

Date First Posted 5/31/23

Distribution and Collection Specialist – Raw Water

Who We Are…

Nestled at the base of the Rocky Mountains, Colorado Springs is the perfect blend of mountain and city living. Colorado Springs boasts breathtaking scenery, abundant recreation activities, and diverse populations. At Colorado Springs Utilities, we continue to innovate by using state-of-the-art technology. Our employees enjoy the satisfaction of fulfilling work that impacts our citizen owners and community daily.

Come join our Water Operations team as a Distribution and Collection Specialist, where you will help our team safely operate, inspect, and maintain our Blue River Water Collection System and its associated infrastructure located near Breckenridge Co.

Starting pay rate for a Distribution and Collect Specialist is $34.35/hr. Your pay rate, upon successfully completing probation (typically 6 months), will increase to a single pay rate, which is currently $36.17/hr.

Successful candidate will be required to reside in the area (Breckenridge) with the ability to respond to emergency operations within 1 hr.

This position will receive a monthly stipend of $1250 to assist with living expenses.

Some of the ways in which you will make an impact include:

• Performing remote locates and ensuring easement standards
• Operations on CSU watersheds, i.e. reservoir levels, creek/stream flows, piezometers, seep weirs, and pipelines
• Emergency response – you will be one of two Distribution and Collection Specialists assigned to operate and maintain the Blue River system. At least one of the two Distribution and Collection specialists must be available to respond after hours as needed
• Performing preventive maintenance and corrective maintenance on Colorado Springs Utilities watersheds and remote properties
• Ensuring safe, efficient, and quality services and operations
• Coordinating system changes to comply with state and federal regulations (water quality, water rights, and public safety)
• Performing operational flow changes on raw water systems (e.g., diversions, intakes, pipelines)
• Meeting dam inspection schedules and criteria
• Performing preventive and corrective maintenance on reservoir dams for Colorado Springs Utilities

Qualifications…

• Possession of a valid, unrestricted driver's license is required
• Water distribution I and II is preferred
• Ability to operate specialized equipment, vehicles, and hand tools
• Reliable and can self-direct work
• Knowledge of fundamental hydrology principles
• Ability to work in remote locations
• Must be flexible as far as work schedule goes; Raw Waterworks 365 days a year, with varying scheduled days off
• Experience in groundskeeping is valued
• Relevant and progressively responsible experience in operating and maintaining water systems

Our Commitment to Our Employees…

Our people are the heart and soul of Colorado Springs Utilities. They keep the lights on, gas flowing, water coming in, and wastewater leaving. We do not just say people are important – we prove it! That’s why we are honored to invest in protecting the health and financial security of our employees and their families through our rich benefits program.

• Retirement Saving Programs – Supplement your pension plan with voluntary retirement programs such as the PERAPlus 401(k) and MissionSquare’s Roth IRA and 457 plans
• Vacation Buy – Purchase up to 40 hours of additional vacation time
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Makes the going a little easier by aiding with mental health, stress management, work-life balance, financial and legal matters, and much more
• Wellness Program – Voluntary wellness program that allows you and your spouse to each earn up to $500 to use towards healthcare expenses, $100 in Visa gift cards, and up to $400 in gym membership reimbursements
• Time Off – Because everybody needs time off to recharge
• Dental – Select from two dental plans, with in-network PPO preventive care covered at 100% and access to orthodontia coverage
• Qualifying Public Service Employer – Payments made towards student loans may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness ProgramCurious about joining our team? Learn more at https://coloradospringsutilities.jobs/jobs/
• Sick Leave – Accrue 12 days of sick leave annually for those days when you or a family member is feeling under the weather
• Life Insurance – Company-paid life insurance and supplemental coverage available
• Long-Term Care Insurance (LTC) – Whether it's due to an accident or a serious illness, LTC insurance is available for purchase to help you and your loved ones
• Paid Holidays –10 paid holidays per year
• Pension Plan – Looking forward to a comfortable lifestyle once you’re done working? The Colorado Public Employees’ Retirement Association (PERA) provides you with retirement benefits and peace of mind when you retire
• Medical – Select from three comprehensive medical plans, starting at $10.00 a month. Employees also enjoy access to a Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Vacation – New employees accrue 13 days of paid time off to start, while our more tenured employees accrue 24 days per year
• Personal Leave –3 days per year of personal leave
• Tuition Reimbursement – Employees are eligible to receive up to $5,250 annually for Tuition Reimbursement
• Disability Coverage – Short-Term (STD) and Long-Term Disability (LTD) insurance available for purchase
• Vision – Voluntary plan that covers full vision care services and discounts on LASIK eye surgery

ATTENTION :

• Starting pay will be determined within the posted pay range based on the experience, education, and training of the successful candidate; if there is a single pay rate posted, the job starts at that rate.
• Colorado Springs Utilities does not sponsor work visas of any kind (including but not limited to F-1, H-1B, or TN visas). Eligible applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.
• All positions will be posted for a minimum of 5 calendar days.

Colorado Springs Utilities is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Our differences make us richer. Learning and growing from one another makes us more than what we were. We want our workforce to be as diverse as our business and recognize the limitless benefits of this commitment. Our desire is to have the organization reflect the diversity of the Pikes Peak Region. As an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, it is our commitment that no person shall be unlawfully discriminated against because of race, color, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, religious convictions, veteran status, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Affirmative Action is Colorado Springs Utilities’ effort to ensure positive steps are taken to have a representative workforce reflective of the relevant available labor force.

For more information regarding applicant rights, visit https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm

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Job Type: Skilled Trades & Craft