Water Field Technician

Arapahoe County Water & Wastewater Authority

Job Location:

Centennial, CO - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 19 - 35

Posted on: 14 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Are you looking for a fascinating and unique job opportunity Do you want to help make a difference in helping to serve our community

Check out this great position in the Field department at Arapahoe County Water and Wastewater Authority.

Arapahoe County Water and Wastewater Authority (ACWWA pronounced Aqua) provides the drinking water and wastewater services to the people living and working within its service area. The service area is comprised of about 3500 residences and businesses located primarily in Arapahoe and northern Douglas Counties.

ACWWA offers excellent benefits that include a pension plan with 5% match Health Vision and Dental coverage Life insurance Vacation and Sick Leave.

Why Work for ACWWA

ACWWA is a dynamic and positive place to work with passionate employees. ACWWA provides excellent benefits including a

100% employer paid health insurance dental vision

HRA contributions

11 paid holidays

3% employer contributions to employee retirement plus up to 5% matching retirement contribution program

wellness reimbursement

volunteer time off

vacation

sick time

short term disability and many more.

More information about ACWWA can be found at

Requirements

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. The Field Technician repairs water meters and performs meter reading of Authoritys water meters and performs CCTV of collection piping manhole inspections distribution valve exercising and fire hydrant repairs.

2. The Field Technician performs maintenance on variety of equipment such as chlorine pumps booster pumps lift station pumps check valves diesel generators and diesel pumps valves air vacs and prvs.

3. Collect water and wastewater samples for analysis in accordance with State standards and performs minor lab test such as PH and CL2 in accordance with State and ACWWA policy

4. The Field Technician monitors and inspects ACWWA physical facilities; takes appropriate action in accordance with policy and procedures

5. Performs water treatment and lift stations rounds; well checks lift stations checks and routine flushing of the distribution system.

6. Performs minor vehicle maintenance.

7. The Field Technician responds to customer service issues and follows up according to ACWWA policy. Responds to emergency calls as necessary attends required regulatory meetings and observes safe work practices.

8. The Field Technician conducts a variety of administrative tasks such as maintaining logs and recording observations ordering supplies and general clerical duties.

9. Provides regular inputs on team problems solving on treatment systems and use predictable maintenance tools.

10. Understating of the PLC SCADA HMI control for the Field Operations equipment.

11. The Field Technician must be able to obtain the Collection class 1 Distribution Class 1 and Water treatment class D certifications within 12 months of the hiring date.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of:

Hazards and safety precautions applicable to the work
Equipment techniques and procedures involved in the maintenance and repair of sewer systems and related facilities and equipment
Related laws ordinances rules regulations policies and procedures
Operation and maintenance of wide variety of hand and power tools and equipment common to the field
Hydraulic dynamics of water distribution system and wastewater collection system.
Safe work methods and safety regulations pertaining to the work.
Basic computerized record keeping applications
Codes and regulations applicable to the work

Ability to:

Be on-call on a rotational basis and work outside of regular work hours as necessary including weekends and holidays
Perform a variety of repair and maintenance tasks
Work under routine and emergency conditions sometimes in severe weather
Understand and follow instructions and directions
Perform a wide variety of physically strenuous tasks
Enter data into computer system
Read interpret and understand blueprints and construction drawings
Maintain records
Maintain and repair equipment and tools
Able to work with hand tools
Ascending or descending ladders
Able to wear a mask/respirator.

EDUCATION:

High School graduation or GED

EXPERIENCE:

One year of water and wastewater experience preferred but not required.

Hiring ranges

Field Technician (No Certifications)- $19.38-$23.36

Field Technician I (Class D Water Treatment Certification Class 1 Wastewater Collection and Class 1 Water Distribution Certification) -$21.54-$25.85

Field Technician II (Class C Water Treatment Certification Class 2 Wastewater Collection and Class 2 Water Distribution Certification) - $26-$31.20

Field Technician III (Class B Water Treatment Certification Class 3 Wastewater Collection and Class 3 Water Distribution Certification) - $28.60-$35.00

Actual compensation will be dependent upon experience and license/certification level.

Salary Description

$19.38-$35.00

Required Experience:

Are you looking for a fascinating and unique job opportunity Do you want to help make a difference in helping to serve our communityCheck out this great position in the Field department at Arapahoe County Water and Wastewater Authority.Arapahoe County Water and Wastewater Authority (ACWWA pronounced...