Field Technician at Arapahoe County Water & Wastewater Authority

Centennial, Colorado, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

30 Apr, 26

Salary

35.0

Posted On

31 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Water Meter Repair, Meter Reading, CCTV Inspection, Equipment Maintenance, Water Sampling, Lab Testing, Facility Monitoring, Customer Service, Administrative Tasks, Data Entry, Blueprint Interpretation, Safety Regulations, Hand Tool Operation, Emergency Response, Physical Stamina, PLC SCADA HMI Control

Industry

Utilities

Description

Description 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 3,500 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 www.ACWWA.com Requirements ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 1. The Field Technician repairs water meters and performs meter reading of Authority’s 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 prv’s. 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.

Responsibilities

The Field Technician is responsible for repairing water meters, performing meter readings, and conducting inspections of water and wastewater facilities. They also handle maintenance of various equipment and respond to customer service issues.