20230308 Water Utility Technician I/II/III
CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled
APPLY ONLINE AT LONGMONTCOLORADO.GOV/JOBS
Department: Water & Waste Services
Division: Water & Wastewater Operations
Hiring Range: WUT I: $27.97 – $31.07/hour
WUT II: $30.87 – $34.30/hour
WUT III: $33.33 – $37.04/hour
Mon.-Fri. 7AM to 3:30 PM in winter months, on-call & nights/weekends required.
Mon.-Thur. 6AM to 4:30PM in summer months, on-call & nights/weekends required.
Regular Full-time with Benefits
Benefits include: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flex Spending, Defined Benefit Pension
Plan, 401(a) Money Purchase Plan, Life & Survivor, Term Life & AD&D, Long Term
Disability, Bereavement, Jury & Witness Duty, FMLA, Military Leave, Sick,
Vacation, Holiday pay, EAP, Tuition Assistance.
Other benefits: Optional, employee elected, voluntary benefits are available.
Open Until Filled positions may close without advance notice. To be considered, please
apply as soon as possible.
Definition:
WUT I: This is an entry level position similar to an apprenticeship that receives training and
performs a variety of skilled technical duties related to the operation and maintenance of the
City’s potable water Distribution System, wastewater Collection system, and Stormwater System.
Persons recruited in this position will be trained to work within the parameters of an existing
operating plan and will be supported either by other onsite or on-call personnel as needed to
address more difficult and advanced level tasks.
WUT II: This is an advanced level position similar to a journey level in trades that performs
advanced technical duties related to the operation and maintenance of the City’s potable water
Distribution System, wastewater Collection system, and Stormwater System. Persons recruited in
this position perform advanced tasks and are developing skills necessary to reach an expert level
and develop leadership skills. They will be required to demonstrate a high level of experience
and certification necessary to independently operate the Distribution and Collection system
within the parameters of an existing operating plan.
WUT III: This is an expert level position similar to the master level in trades that performs a
variety of expert technical duties and leadership related to the operation and maintenance of
the City’s potable water Distribution system, wastewater Collection system, and Stormwater
collection system. Persons recruited into this position will demonstrate a high level of expertise
and certification necessary to provide leadership to others and independently operate the
Distribution or Collection systems either within the parameters of an existing operating plan or
as a designated Operator in Responsible Charge.
Principal Duties:
WUT I, II & III:
Non-Technical:
* Service Oriented, Positive Attitude, Helpful.
* Trustworthy, Adheres to Ethics & Regulations.
* Collaborative, Team Oriented, Interacts Respectfully.
* Productive, Takes Initiative, Meets Deadlines, Achieves Results.
* Safe & Manages Risks to Minimize Incidents.
* Build effective working relationships with co-workers, and communicate and collaborate
with contractors, vendors and customers.
* Critically analyze operations and equipment performance and implement effective
responses.
* Work with staff in other Divisions to deliver shared work or to complete cross-Division
work assignments.
* Anticipate possible problems and consequences of situations and make decisions or take
necessary steps to solve problems.
* Adhere to applicable standards, protocols and operating plans.
* Demonstrate a general curiosity about the job, and conduct research and technology
reviews, and share information.
* Complete assigned tasks with quality and address important details.
WUT I: Employees working in this career-series job classification perform a wide variety of
technical tasks related to the operation and maintenance of the pressurized systems (i.e.,
Distribution system and sewer lift stations), and/or gravity systems (Collection and Stormwater)
depending on assignment. Water Utility Technician I employees work in teams and
independently in an apprentice role and must demonstrate a collaborative and self-directed
approach to routine tasks and project-related assignments. Routine and project work requires
active and independent learning skills; and the ability to review system records and documents,
conduct technology reviews, and learn to troubleshoot problems. Employee must also
demonstrate cooperative teamwork skills to address shared work assignments and to facilitate
sharing and acting upon critical information. Examples of tasks and duties that will be
developed in this apprentice role include but are not limited to the following:
Technical:
* Calculate operating performance and load capacities, flow rates, pressures, levels, and
related operations and maintenance parameters of the various systems.
* Participate in the operation, maintenance, repair and troubleshooting of sewer, water
and drainage systems, and water and wastewater treatment facilities.
* Locate problem areas in the field and plants, investigate and take corrective action when
appropriate.
* Maintain daily activity records and maintenance logs as required, including use of work
management systems for computerized data and work management. Perform duties as
part of a work crew during emergency maintenance and operation. Locate and identify
underground utilities. Assist with excavation activities. Perform line and valve shut-
offs. Perform manual labor such as digging, moving materials, welding, and making
necessary repairs.
* Inspect, troubleshoot, install, and repair utility equipment.
* Monitor and maintain various storage, pumping, and treatment facilities.
* Maintain and clean city owned tools and equipment. Perform preventative maintenance
and minor repair on equipment including oil changes, washing and cleaning vehicles,
changing of filters, etc.
* Provide field information and collaborate with other City staff on system and facility
operations and maintenance.
* Take and record various readings such as meters, flow monitors, equipment, pumps,
etc. Maintain associated records including work orders, inventories, etc.
* Respond to service calls, including emergency “on-call” shifts as assigned, with an ability
to respond to a site within the established timeframe.
* Perform inspections and installations of residential water meters and related devices.
* Conduct in-shop testing of equipment and perform related repairs.
* Operate snow plows and liquid de-icer trucks while performing snow and ice removal.
* Assist with street maintenance projects as assigned.
* Operate street sweeping equipment.
* Operate a variety of tools and equipment ranging from small hand tools to heavy
equipment.
WUT II: Employees working in this career-series job classification perform a wide variety of
advanced technical tasks related to the operation and maintenance of the pressurized systems
(i.e., Distribution system and sewer lift stations), and/or gravity systems (Collection and
Stormwater) depending on assignment. Water Utility Technician II employees work in teams
and independently and must demonstrate a collaborative and self-directed approach to routine
tasks and project-related assignments. Routine and project work requires active and
independent learning skills; and the ability to review system records and documents, conduct
technology reviews, and learn to troubleshoot problems. Employee must also demonstrate
cooperative teamwork skills to address shared work assignments and to facilitate sharing and
acting upon critical information. Examples of tasks and duties for which experience must be
demonstrated include but are not limited to the following:
Technical:
* Calculate operating performance and load capacities, flow rates, pressures, levels, and
related operations and maintenance parameters of the various systems.
* Participate in the operation, maintenance, repair and troubleshooting of sewer, water
and drainage systems, and water and wastewater treatment facilities.
* Locate problem areas in the field and plants, investigate and take corrective action when
appropriate.
* Maintain daily activity records and maintenance logs as required, including use of work
management systems for computerized data and work management. Perform duties as
part of a work crew during emergency maintenance and operation. Locate and identify
underground utilities. Assist with excavation activities. Perform line and valve shut-
offs. Perform manual labor such as digging, moving materials, welding, and making
necessary repairs.
* Inspect, troubleshoot, install, and repair utility equipment.
* Monitor and maintain various storage, pumping, and treatment facilities.
* Tap water and sewer lines.
* Maintain and clean city owned tools and equipment. Perform preventative maintenance
and minor repair on equipment including oil changes, washing and cleaning vehicles,
changing of filters, etc.
* Provide engineering staff with field information and collaborate with other City staff on
system and facility operations and maintenance.
* Take and record various readings such as meters, flow monitors, equipment, pumps,
etc. Maintain associated records including work orders, inventories, etc.
* Respond to service calls, including emergency “on-call” shifts as assigned, with an ability
to respond to a site within the established timeframe.
* Perform inspections and installations of residential water meters and related devices.
* Perform inspection, installation, testing and repair of backflow prevention devices
* Respond to inquiries from customers regarding the full range of duties and the
corresponding city, dept. or division policy or work practice.
* Perform routine field investigations particularly for residential customers regarding high
bills, leaks, tampering, equipment malfunctions, or other complaints/problems.
* Conduct in-shop testing of equipment and perform related repairs.
* Operate snow plows and liquid de-icer trucks while performing snow and ice removal.
* Assist with street maintenance projects as assigned.
* Operate street sweeping equipment.
* Operate a variety of tools and equipment ranging from small hand tools to heavy
equipment.
WUT III: Employees in this expert level job classification perform a variety of advanced
technical tasks related to the operation and maintenance of pressurized systems (i.e.,
Distribution and lift stations), and/or gravity systems (Collection and Stormwater) depending on
assignment. Water Utility Technician III staff are expected to work in a self-directed manner,
assist with identifying Division work priorities, and provide training and leadership to other staff
on tasks and projects. Task and project leadership requires active and independent learning
skills, and the ability to conduct written and electronic (e.g., internet) technology reviews, review
construction records and documents, and effectively troubleshoot problems. Employee must
also demonstrate effective collaboration skills with other employees to address shared work
assignments and to facilitate sharing and acting upon critical information. Examples of tasks
and duties for which experience must be demonstrated include but are not limited to the
following:
Technical:
* Research and troubleshoot technical problems using vendor manuals including technical
information on vendor websites or other sources of information related to the
troubleshooting task.
* Assist Supervisors with laying out projects and coordinating employee and contractor
work.
* Calculate operating performance and load capacities, flow rates, pressures, levels, and
related operations and maintenance parameters of the various systems.
* Develop written procedures, checklists, and instructions for training purposes and use by
workgroup to address routine work and special operating conditions.
* Lead or assist overall setup and deployment of the computerized work management
system including entering equipment name plate information, scheduling maintenance
tasks recommended by equipment manufacturer, and opening and closing work orders.
* Lead contractors and City approved service providers with operation, maintenance and
constructions projects as assigned.
* Lead field operations for the City’s cross connection and backflow prevention program
* Participate in or lead the installation, maintenance, and repair of sewer and water lines;
troubleshoot and identify storm water drainage, wastewater collection and water
distribution system problems.
* Locate problem areas, investigate and take corrective action when appropriate.
* Perform duties as part of a work crew during emergency repairs. Locate and identify
underground utilities. Lead excavation activities. Perform line and valve shut-offs.
Perform manual labor such as digging, moving materials, welding, and making necessary
repairs.
* Inspect, troubleshoot, install, and repair equipment such as fire hydrants, valves,
manholes, inlets, catch basins and valve boxes.
* Monitor and maintain storage tanks and reservoirs, pumps, and lift stations. Clean and
disinfect reservoirs.
* Tap water and sewer lines.
* Maintain and clean city owned tools and equipment. Perform preventative maintenance
and minor repair on equipment including oil changes, washing and cleaning vehicles,
changing of filters, etc.
* Perform grounds and easement maintenance such as weed cutting, mowing and edging,
snow and trash removal, and fence and gate repairs.
* Provide engineering staff with field information and collaborate with other City staff on
system operations and maintenance.
* Take and record various readings such as meters, flow monitors, equipment, pumps, etc.
Maintain associated records including work orders, inventories, etc.
* Assist supervisors with identifying appropriate monitoring plans and assist with
Distribution, Collection and/or Stormwater system testing and control.
* Critically analyze performance of pressure and gravity systems and/or effective operation
of infrastructure and work with other staff to implement effective responses.
* Calculate operating performance and load capacities, chlorine residuals, pressure, flow
rates, and related operations parameters.
* Document operations and maintenance activities including contractor work as needed.
* Ensure the safety of all crew members and regulatory compliance with pertinent safety
standards. Ensure compliance with traffic laws, traffic control policies, ordinances, and
rules while performing and overseeing tasks.
* Maintain regulatory items such as on-line water quality instrumentation.
* Perform inspections following delegation of authority for critical assets that require
monitoring and regulatory reporting such as finished water storage reservoirs.
* Lead crews for critical tasks following CDPHE & AWWA best practices for water
distribution facility and pipeline disinfection
* Respond to service calls, including emergency “on-call” shifts as assigned, with an ability
to respond to a site within the established timeframe.
* Perform inspections and installations of residential water meters and related devices.
* Troubleshoot and repair routine meter problems.
* Respond to inquiries from customers regarding the full range of duties and the
corresponding city, dept. or division policy or work practice.
* Perform routine field investigations particularly for residential customers regarding high
bills, leaks, tampering, equipment malfunctions, or other complaints/problems.
* Conduct in-shop testing of equipment and perform related repairs.
* Operate snow plows and liquid de-icer trucks while performing snow and ice removal.
* Operate a variety of tools and equipment ranging from small hand tools to heavy
equipment.
* Assist with street maintenance projects and operations as assigned.
* Provide leadership and training to other operators on tasks and projects including
assisting supervisors with identifying training plans and performance parameters for less
experienced operations and maintenance personnel.
* Function as a surrogate for the State designated Operator in Responsible Charge
including authorization to deviate from a documented operating plan if such should be
necessary to optimize results and protect public health.
* Support engineering staff and engineering projects with expert level knowledge of
operations and facilities.
* Support environmental staff and regulatory projects with expert level knowledge of
operations and facilities.
Working Environment:
Work is performed outside and inside both night and day shifts, under varying and extreme
weather conditions. Work includes exposure to noise, dust, gases and oils, solvents and
chemicals. Coordination of eyes, hands, legs and body is needed. Position requires the ability to
work under time constraints and in confined spaces and the use of respirators. The candidate for
this position must be able to meet the physical requirements necessary to do the job.
Qualifications:
WUT I: Persons recruited into this position will generally have no or limited experience with
pressure (i.e., Distribution) and gravity (i.e., Collection and Stormwater) systems but will have work
experience or other demonstrated skills that provide a background for successful training in
system operations and maintenance. Employees working in this position fulfill an important public
health role for the City and must demonstrate honest and trustworthy work ethics as well as the
ability to work in a challenging but supportive work environment. This position requires education
and experience required by Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) to
obtain operator certifications. (Please refer to CDPHE 5 CCR 1003-2 for current requirements.)
Applicants must be able to obtain CDPHE operator certifications as specified below (additional
requirements). Preference will be given to applicants with hands-on experience with industrial
operations, construction, electrical and mechanical equipment maintenance, machinery
maintenance, laboratory equipment calibration, sample analyses, and/or other job experience
related to Distribution and Collection system operations and maintenance. Consideration will be
given to applicants who have demonstrated analytical skills, engaged in progressive career-
oriented learning, and/or a demonstrated ability to be trained to perform complex job functions.
Special
Qualifications: Possession of Class “B” Colorado CDL with “N” Tanker endorsement
during probationary period. The employee must obtain Class 1 Distribution and Class 1
Collection Certification within 12 months of employment of this position. The employee must
obtain a Class 2 Distribution or Class 2 Collection within 30 months of employment in this
position.
WUT II: This is an advanced level labor-trades position that generally requires three or more
years of experience with pressure (i.e., Distribution) and gravity (i.e., Collection and Stormwater)
systems including experience with advanced treatment processes. College course work may be
substituted for one-half of the experience provided the courses were part of a completed
degree program, taken within the past 10 years, and have some relationship to pressure and
gravity systems (i.e., chemistry, biology, hydraulics, water quality, etc.). Substitution will be as
follows: Associate’s Degree or equivalent equals one year of experience, and Bachelor’s degree
or equivalent equals two years of experience. Similar-industry experience can be substituted for
some of the experience requirement depending on length and type of experience. Employees
working in this position also fulfill an important public health role for the City and must
demonstrate honest and trustworthy work ethics as well as the ability to work in a challenging
but supportive work environment. This position requires education and experience required by
Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) to obtain operator
certifications. (Please refer to CDPHE 5 CCR 1003-2 for current requirements.) Applicants must
be able to obtain CDPHE operator certifications as specified below (additional requirements).
Preference will be given to applicants with hands-on experience with industrial operations,
construction, electrical and mechanical equipment maintenance, machinery maintenance,
laboratory equipment calibration, sample analyses, and/or other job experience related to
Distribution and Collection system operations and maintenance. Consideration will be given to
applicants who have demonstrated analytical skills, engaged in progressive career-oriented
learning, and/or a demonstrated ability to be trained to perform complex job functions. Special
Qualifications: Possession of Class “B” Colorado CDL with “N” Tanker endorsement during
probationary period. Depending on assigned work area, the employee must obtain Class 3
Distribution or Class 3 Collection Certification within 6 months of employment in this position,
and Class 2 Distribution if the Class 3 certification is in Collection or Class 2 collection if the Class
3 Certification is in Distribution within 6 months of employment in this position.
WUT III: This is an expert level labor-trades position that generally requires four or more years
of experience with pressure (i.e., Distribution) and gravity (i.e., Collection and Stormwater) systems.
College course work may be substituted for up to one-half of the experience provided the courses
were part of a completed degree program, taken within the past 10 years, and have some
relationship to pressure and gravity systems (i.e., chemistry, biology, hydraulics, water quality, etc.).
Substitution will be as follows: Associate’s Degree or equivalent equals one year of experience,
and Bachelor’s degree or equivalent equals two years of experience. The position also requires
demonstrated leadership skills and attributes. The demonstration of expert and lead skills can be
fulfilled, at least in part, by experience in past jobs that required similar skills and task performance.
Employees working in this position also fulfill an important public health role for the City and must
demonstrate honest and trustworthy work ethics as well as the ability to work in a challenging but
supportive work environment. This position requires education and experience required by
Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) to obtain operator certifications.
(Please refer to CDPHE 5 CCR 1003-2 for current requirements.) Applicants must be able to obtain
CDPHE operator certifications as specified below (additional requirements). Preference will be
given to applicants with hands-on experience with industrial operations, construction, electrical
and mechanical equipment maintenance, machinery maintenance, laboratory equipment
calibration, sample analyses, and/or other job experience related to Distribution and Collection
system operations and maintenance. Consideration will be given to applicants who have
demonstrated analytical skills, engaged in progressive career-oriented learning, and/or a
demonstrated ability to be trained to perform complex job functions. Special
Qualifications:
Possession of Class “B” Colorado CDL with “N” Tanker endorsement within six months of
employment. Depending on assigned work area, the employee must obtain Class 4 Distribution
or Class 4 Collection Certification within 6 months of employment in this position and Class 3
Distribution if the Class 4 certification is in Collection or Class 3 collection if the Class 4 Certification
is in Distribution within 6 months of employment in this position.
We’re committed to building a team that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. The
City may consider an equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and experience to
meet minimum qualifications, and encourages all candidates to apply and help us achieve our
goal of creating an inclusive and equitable workplace.
Selection
The selection process will include complete job description review, personal interview, physical
abilities testing, background investigation, criminal background check, and substance screening.
DEADLINE: Open Until Filled
Online application (required) must be successfully submitted. This position is Open Until
Filled. The online application process is available for this position on our website at
www.longmontcolorado.gov/jobs. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of the City Application.
For more information, call (303) 651-8609.
The City of Longmont offers Equal Opportunity for employment to all qualified applicants. It is the policy of the City
of Longmont not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation,
age, ancestry, veteran status, or disability unless related to a bona fide occupational requirement. If you need special
assistance in the selection process, please contact the Human Resources Department in advance to make
arrangements.
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