Water Utility System Operator I

With a population of about 12,000, Berthoud, Colorado is a vibrant and growing family-oriented community conveniently located between Fort Collins and Boulder. With access to both the I-25 and Highway 287, Berthoud offers easy access to larger cities while maintaining its small-town charm. Aside from Its many beautiful parks, it features a new recreation center, numerous community events, and is located less than an hour away from Rocky Mountain National Park.

Berthoud is building a new Water Department and is looking for operators for water distribution and wastewater collection systems. The Town is a great employer with competitive salaries and superior benefits including health care with a Town funded health savings account (HSA), longevity pay, 13 paid holidays, Town funded retirement contribution, and a membership to the Towns brand new rec center, amongst others.

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Job Summary: Under limited supervision, oversees the maintenance and operation of the Towns water distribution system and wastewater collection system. May lead a crew of assigned employees for the execution of such work.

Series Characteristics:

The Water/Wastewater Operator must be an industrious, self-motivated individual able to work in various aspects of water operations, including assisting in other public works departments as necessary. The Water Operator will be responsible for the maintenance, care, and operation of the Towns water distribution system and wastewater collection system.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The operation and maintenance of the Towns water distribution and wastewater collection system and all related components
Maintains, inspects, troubleshoots, reports, and performs maintenance and repair water lines and sanitary sewer lines, valves, hydrants, pumps, storage tanks, water meters, manholes and other assets necessary for the delivery of water to Town customers.
The operation of Town vehicles and equipment such as, but not limited to, pickup trucks, backhoe, dump trucks, loaders, mowers, etc
Keeps records of work performed.
Maintains records on the locations of Town water delivery and wastewater collection assets and performs utility locates within prescribed timelines.
May collect and analyze water samples to ensure water quality exceeds minimum standards set by the Town, State, or Federal governments.
May assist in developing, monitoring, and implementing asset maintenance plans.
Maintains inventory of operational supplies
Prepares daily, weekly, and monthly reports of system performance.
Ensures cleanliness of assigned areas and proper storage of equipment and supplies.
Employ safe work practice while following procedure and efficiently completing assigned tasks
Maintain an effective, courteous working relationship with supervisors, co-workers, representatives from other agencies, and the general public
The performance of all other duties as assigned
Perform and operate within the guidelines of the Town of Berthoud Employee Manual
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required but any combination of education and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the essential duties will be considered. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience:

A High School Diploma or G.E.D is required.

Knowledge and Abilities: Knowledge of mathematics, and hydrology; laws and regulations regarding water quality; pumps, valves, motors, filters, backflow prevention devices, piping, and plumbing structures; chemical analysis and testing techniques; and personal computers including spreadsheets, word processing, and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) and remote water meter reading software.

Certificates and Licenses:

A valid Colorado drivers license with a good driving history is required. This position may require the incumbent to occasionally use personal equipment (e.g. vehicle, cell phone, tools, etc.) in the course of their employment.
State of Colorado Class 1 Operator Certification in Water Distribution and Wastewater Collection or ability to obtain within 12 months.
Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to inclement weather; work near moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals; and risk of electrical shock and vibration.
The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear.