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Website City of Loveland
Job Description:
Water distribution and collection positions offer very diverse exposure to projects and facilities. The overall goal of the department is to protect environmental health; both in how it provides safe drinking water to Loveland’s 80,000 residents, and in how it protects downstream river quality. With a diversity of facilities, there is a lot going on, with various pumping, treatment, storage, distribution, and collection at the facilities.
At Water & Power in Loveland, the culture is one that fosters open communication and development of its staff. There are a variety of opportunities to learn many skills. This is an opportunity to contribute to a growing utility and participate in operations and capital projects in water distribution and collection .
Job Responsibilities:
- Subject to call-back work and must be capable of responding to an emergency situation upon short notice.
- Ensures truck is stocked with necessary materials and tools, and all equipment is ready for the next job within 6 months of hire.
- Learns to operate and maintain equipment and vehicles such as dump trucks, front-end loader, excavator and other applicable equipment.
- Assists with various repairs and maintenance of water and wastewater systems.
- Maintains accurate records such as daily reports, work order service requests and map revisions within 6 months of hire.
- Uses proper safety apparel, procedures and equipment per city standards. Ability to work safely in very high traffic areas.
- Maintains assigned equipment to specifications; i.e., uses correct fuel, checks gauges, fluid levels, and makes sure equipment is clean both inside and out.
Job Requirements:
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Thorough knowledge of pipe materials and repair parts used by the department.
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Thorough knowledge of safety practices and procedures of the department including trench, traffic control, and personal protective equipment.
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Working knowledge of water taps and meter installations.
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Must have ability to work with customers and contractors in a positive manner.
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Working knowledge of a distribution and collection systems.
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Ability to use GIS mapping system within 6 months of hire.
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Ability to operate assigned equipment and tools safely under all conditions; i.e., weather, stress, time of day, etc.
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Knowledge of confined space entry and the ability to work in confine spaces.
- Trained to perform pipeline assessments
- Lead duties in absence of Crew Leader, after hour call-back and on weekends
- Must have a thorough knowledge of Water & Wastewater Systems best practices regarding maintenance and safety
- Leadership and management skills
- Colorado Class I Water Distribution and Class I Wastewater Collections Certifications preferred but not required.
- Valid Colorado Drivers License
- Must possess a Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with air brake and tanker endorsements within 6 months of hire.
Qualification & Experience:
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Experience in operating valve exercising equipment, CCTV sewer camera, operating sanitary sewer jetting equipment required within 6 months of hire
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Two (2) years water related equipment operations and/or maintenance experience required.
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All Entry level experience
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Two (2) years water distribution system experience required.
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Combination of two (2) years of experience in underground utilities, water or wastewater systems required.
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One (1) year experience in construction, equipment operation (i.e. backhoe, dump truck, excavator, loader, etc.) required.
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All Entry and Journey level experience
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Five (5) years of experience in underground utilities, water and wastewater systems required.
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Five (5) years of experience in equipment operation required.
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Proficient at maintaining all water and wastewater system infrastructure and associated appurtenances.
Job Details:
Company: City of Loveland
Vacancy Type: Full Time
Job Functions: Information Technology
Job Location: Loveland, CO, US
Application Deadline: N/A
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