Job Title: Water Tech 2

Department: Public Works Department

Reports to: Water Superintendent

Supervises: None

Employment Status: Full Time

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Salary Range: $23.00-$27.00 DOQ

Town of Monument:

Our mission is to provide leadership that will deliver municipal services responsibly, while working to inspire public confidence to achieve our vision of the future. The Town of Monument is focused on meeting the community’s needs with the utmost integrity, obligation of service and responsibility. In doing so, the Town will be held accountable and respect the diversity and values of our constituents.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• Life and AD&D
• FMLA/Bereavement/Jury Duty Leave
• ADAA & PDA
• Retirement 457 & 401 A, Employer matching contributions
• Vacation and Sick time
• 13 observed holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition Reimbursement for Career oriented courses
• Membership to Tri-Lakes YMCA

Position Summary:

Performs operation and maintenance activities of the water treatment plant and pump stations. Performs daily monitoring of system and facility equipment and gathering, compilation of daily data. Analyzes and monitors data results to determine process changes required to maintain a quality effluent. Conducts compliance monitoring and process control testing. Troubleshoot and repair electronic components at water treatment facilities. Maintain complete, accurate and accessible lab records for all required testing. Conducts daily rounds at water treatment facilities to obtain meter readings, check equipment, cleaning and observe for any abnormal conditions. Assists with equipment and well maintenance program.

Essential Functions & Basic Duties:

Abilities:

• Ability to learn the theory, principles, practices and methods of water system operation and maintenance.
• Ability to learn principles of the Manual for Uniform Traffic Control Devices.
• Ability to interpret Material Safety Data Sheets for hazardous materials used in water department maintenance.
• Ability to learn materials and operate equipment used in water department maintenance such as pick-up trucks loaders, backhoes, Jet-Vac truck, pumps, snowplows, grinders, welders, drills, demo saw and miscellaneous hand tools.
• Ability to learn operations of electrical devices such as: amp probe and voltmeter.
• Ability to learn and operate air monitoring devices and ability to enter confined spaces if needed.
• Ability to don a SCBA to enter an oxygen deficient atmosphere, as necessary.
• Ability to maintain complete and accurate lab records for all required testing.
• Monitor data results to determine process changes required to maintain a quality effluent.
• Establish and maintain effective communication and working relationships with other plant team members, vendors, inspectors, and the general public.
• Ability to be available for on call duties, as well as the possibility of irregular hours including nights and weekends.

Education/Experience Required:

• High School diploma or G.E.D.
• Valid Colorado Driver’s License.
• Two (2) years’ experience in water treatment and distribution.
• Possession of a Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment Water Treatment Operator Class ‘C’ License or greater.
• Class 1 Distribution License (CDL) or ability to obtain CDL within a year of employment.
• Perform all physical requirements of the position to include lifting and carrying heavy (up to 75 pounds) objects.

Physical Demands:

• Sitting, talking, hearing, seeing, reaching, walking, bending, lifting, climbing, and stooping.
• Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds.
• May be exposed to chemicals and other hazardous materials. The incumbent’s work may expose him / her to high places, dangerous machinery and its moving parts, sharp tools, fumes, chemicals and / or toxic substances.
• Position will require travel to various work sites and mobility in extreme weather conditions.
• Employee must maintain a valid driver’s license at all times.
• Able to drive a 4-wheel drive truck.
• Rotational On-Call availability

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  The work environment characteristics described above are representative of those an employee would encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. This position requires both inside and outside work in all weather conditions year-round. This position requires detailed work under changing, intensive deadlines on multiple concurrent tasks, constant interruptions and interaction with government officials and the general public.

Note: The aforementioned duties are not intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification. Shown are duties intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position specific duties.