Salary: $19.39 - $27.15 HourlyLocation : Durango, COJob Type: Full-TimeJob Number: 2022-00174Department: Public WorksDivision: Water T & D - 8113Opening Date: 10/05/2023Closing Date: ContinuousSchedule Details:: M- F 8 am - 4:30pmDescriptionEarn while you learn as a Distribution/Collections Technician! In this role, you'll ensure Durango residents have access to clean water and effective wastewater management. You'll perform a range of skilled and semi-skilled work to maintain and repair water meters, water and sewer mains, service lines, pumps, lift stations, and other water delivery and collections infrastructure. It's essential that these technical duties are matched by your commitment to delivering excellent customer service, as you'll be the face of our department to other City staff and members of our community.To help you succeed, we'll provide hands-on experience and structured classroom trainings so that you can advance your skills and earn certifications in Water Distribution and Wastewater Collection. As a top performing member of our team, you'll have the opportunity to advance your career and annual salary over a span of just four years. Essential Job DutiesWhat You'll Do in This Role:
- Inspect, maintain, and replace water meters to ensure proper operation
- Maintain water distribution and wastewater collection systems, including hydrants, main lines, and sewer lines
- Conduct sewer line inspections, maintenance, and repairs; lay new water and sewer lines as required
- Operate pneumatic and hand tools; light equipment and trucks; and heavy equipment, including motor graders and heavy wheel front-end loaders during snow plowing and removal operations
- Perform pumping station maintenance
- Locate and mark water and sewer lines
- Respond promptly to emergency callouts and repair needs
Minimum QualificationsYou Have:
- Equivalent to completion of high school or GED
- One year of experience performing maintenance work
- Must obtain a CDL within six months of hire date
- Must obtain and maintain certification in Water Distribution and Wastewater Collection within one year of hire date
- Knowledge of general construction, maintenance, and repair related to water and wastewater distribution and collection systems
- Commitment to delivering excellent customer service and following safety practices
Supplemental InformationWhat We Can Offer You:
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Ample personal time off (PTO) and 11 paid holidays
- Flexible scheduling and work-life balance
- 401(a) retirement plan and optional deferred compensation plan
- Basic life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) coverage
- Long-term disability coverage
- Paid FMLA
- Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Free access to the Durango Community Recreation Center and Chapman Hill Ice Rink & Ski Area
- Holistic Employee Wellness Program, addressing physical, mental, financial, and professional well-being
- Free transit pass and family member discounts
- Reimbursement for job-related classes to foster continuous learning
- Sixteen hours of volunteer time off per year to support local non-profit organizations
To view the full job description, click here.Belong at the City of Durango: We believe in creating an inclusive workforce that welcomes diversity of thoughts, viewpoints, and experiences. The City of Durango is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis age 40 and over, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or any other applicable status protected by state or local law. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions are based on job-related factors.We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including medical, dental & vision insurance, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, and paid time off.To learn more details, visit our 01 Do you have any relatives who currently work for the City of Durango?
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