City of Boulder
Job Summary
Under general supervision, operates and performs skilled operation, construction, maintenance, and repair of a large (CDPHE Class 4) Water Distribution system to include multiple types of water mains, valves, fire hydrants, service lines, water meters and related duties as assigned. Participates as a member of the Utilities Maintenance team and works collaboratively with other workgroups and agencies to foster an efficient, proactive approach to Water maintenance.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Performs a variety of duties (construction, maintenance, and repair) requiring knowledge of water systems. This includes installing and maintaining water mains, valves, hydrants, manholes, and service lines in accordance with industry standards, best practices and state and federal water regulations.
Interprets data trends, comprehends written technical procedures and manuals.
Performs routine maintenance on equipment as needed.
Read and interpret design drawings, blueprints, maps, quarter section books, computer generated drawings, and records measurements and locations, mainlines, valves, fire lines, meter pits, etc.
Assists in and performs leak detection, troubleshooting and repair processes to the distribution system.
Performs utility locates and uses pipe locators, leak locators and correlators. Locates underground water, sewer and storm sewer lines for the Utilities Department, private utilities, contractors, and property owners. Uses equipment to locate utility lines and main breaks including metal detector, pipeline locator, pipe and cable locator, leak correlator, GPS equipment and measuring devices.
Additional Responsibilities
Performs related duties as required by management to meet the needs of the city.
Takes proper safety precautions to prevent accidents. Responsible for the safety of self, others, materials, and equipment. Uses all required safety equipment and follows all safety regulations, policies, and procedures. Reports all accidents and damage to city property.
Knows and complies with all city and department policies and city values; participates in professional trainings and development; and adheres to attendance and workplace attire policies.
Minimum Qualifications
Professional Competencies
Effective Communicator – Able to clearly describe program goals and objectives. Able to assess a situation and adjust their style to meet the needs of the specific situation or audience.
Relationship Builder – Is confident and professional in working with others. Recognizes the importance of collaboration and can build lasting relationships and connections with other city employees and community members. Works to grow and continually foster a high-trust, high-teamwork environment. Can receive candid performance feedback and participate in open dialogue with supervisor and peers regarding team dynamics and work plan progress.
Customer Service – Compassionate and empathetic. Ability to gracefully set boundaries. Is patient with people and processes and models professional maturity in dealing with all people. Is socially perceptive, modeling consideration and tact while maintaining focus on tasks at hand.
Organized – Has attention to detail and can map out processes, meet deadlines and effectively track progress. Is dependable and reliable.
Adaptable – Able to navigate changing priorities and evolving approaches. Links short-term planning with (strategic) task-oriented thinking to anticipate future consequences of current tactics.
Ability to use the following types of tools and equipment and trains others in their safe and proper use: backhoe, excavator, single and tandem axle truck and snowplow, frontend loader, hand tools, power tools, long handle tools, jackhammer, grinder, compressor, tamper, locating equipment.
Ability to perform a wide range of physical and manual tasks in an outdoor environment.
Ability to use all required safety equipment.
Ability to deal courteously and effectively with the public in difficult situations.
Ability to maintain complete and accurate records.
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple work efforts in a high activity work environment.
Ability to read and interpret design drawings, blueprints, maps, quarter section books, computer generated drawings, and records measurements and locations, mainlines, valves, fire lines, meter pits, etc.
Valid driver's license.
Once obtained, must maintain CDL in good standing as part of job function.
Have and maintain acceptable background information, including criminal conviction history and motor vehicle record.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in heavy construction.
Ability to use computers and other technology.
Bilingual in Spanish.
Required Education And Experience
High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 6 months experience in utilities operations and maintenance or construction (water).
Must be certified as State of Colorado Class 1 Water Distribution System Operator within 9 months of hire.
Ability to obtain a valid Commercial Driver's License Class A within 9 months of hire and once obtained maintained in good standing.
Ability to obtain certification for backhoe and loader under the Equipment Operator's Certification and Training Program within one year of hire.
Working Conditions And Requirements Physical Demands: Ability to work in and around moving traffic and equipment; in areas of limited access; and confined spaces requiring standing, walking, bending, and kneeling. Requires upper body strength to lift and carry equipment and supplies as needed.
Work Environment: Works year-round in an outdoor environment and at times in adverse weather conditions, such as rain, wind, heat, cold, and snow. Works in an industrial setting subject to continuous interruptions and background noises.
May experience stress from demanding deadlines, public contact, and changing priorities and conditions. May experience stress from encounters with concerned or distraught customers.
Works irregular hours, weekends, evenings, holidays, and/or emergencies as required to respond to water and wastewater main breaks and other Public Works emergencies.
Machines and equipment used include but are not limited to the following: Hand and power tools, long‑handed tools, backhoe, excavator, single and tandem axle truck and snowplow, frontend loader, hand tools, power tools, rodder, jackhammer, grinder, compressor, tamper, locating equipment, sewer jet, bucket machine, combo cleaners, CCTV equipment, hydro‑excavators, vactor style trucks, two‑way radio, gas detection equipment, pipe/leak locators, correlators and computers (hand‑held, lap‑top, and stationary). Required to wear protective safety gear and use safety equipment to protect against potential biohazards possibly encountered.
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion The City of Boulder is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please send a request to riskmanagement@bouldercolorado.gov.
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Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Performs a variety of duties (construction, maintenance, and repair) requiring knowledge of water systems. This includes installing and maintaining water mains, valves, hydrants, manholes, and service lines in accordance with industry standards, best practices and state and federal water regulations.
Interprets data trends, comprehends written technical procedures and manuals.
Performs routine maintenance on equipment as needed.
Read and interpret design drawings, blueprints, maps, quarter section books, computer generated drawings, and records measurements and locations, mainlines, valves, fire lines, meter pits, etc.
Assists in and performs leak detection, troubleshooting and repair processes to the distribution system.
Performs utility locates and uses pipe locators, leak locators and correlators. Locates underground water, sewer and storm sewer lines for the Utilities Department, private utilities, contractors, and property owners. Uses equipment to locate utility lines and main breaks including metal detector, pipeline locator, pipe and cable locator, leak correlator, GPS equipment and measuring devices.
Additional Responsibilities
Performs related duties as required by management to meet the needs of the city.
Takes proper safety precautions to prevent accidents. Responsible for the safety of self, others, materials, and equipment. Uses all required safety equipment and follows all safety regulations, policies, and procedures. Reports all accidents and damage to city property.
Knows and complies with all city and department policies and city values; participates in professional trainings and development; and adheres to attendance and workplace attire policies.
Minimum Qualifications
Professional Competencies
Effective Communicator – Able to clearly describe program goals and objectives. Able to assess a situation and adjust their style to meet the needs of the specific situation or audience.
Relationship Builder – Is confident and professional in working with others. Recognizes the importance of collaboration and can build lasting relationships and connections with other city employees and community members. Works to grow and continually foster a high-trust, high-teamwork environment. Can receive candid performance feedback and participate in open dialogue with supervisor and peers regarding team dynamics and work plan progress.
Customer Service – Compassionate and empathetic. Ability to gracefully set boundaries. Is patient with people and processes and models professional maturity in dealing with all people. Is socially perceptive, modeling consideration and tact while maintaining focus on tasks at hand.
Organized – Has attention to detail and can map out processes, meet deadlines and effectively track progress. Is dependable and reliable.
Adaptable – Able to navigate changing priorities and evolving approaches. Links short-term planning with (strategic) task-oriented thinking to anticipate future consequences of current tactics.
Ability to use the following types of tools and equipment and trains others in their safe and proper use: backhoe, excavator, single and tandem axle truck and snowplow, frontend loader, hand tools, power tools, long handle tools, jackhammer, grinder, compressor, tamper, locating equipment.
Ability to perform a wide range of physical and manual tasks in an outdoor environment.
Ability to use all required safety equipment.
Ability to deal courteously and effectively with the public in difficult situations.
Ability to maintain complete and accurate records.
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple work efforts in a high activity work environment.
Ability to read and interpret design drawings, blueprints, maps, quarter section books, computer generated drawings, and records measurements and locations, mainlines, valves, fire lines, meter pits, etc.
Valid driver's license.
Once obtained, must maintain CDL in good standing as part of job function.
Have and maintain acceptable background information, including criminal conviction history and motor vehicle record.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in heavy construction.
Ability to use computers and other technology.
Bilingual in Spanish.
Required Education And Experience
High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 6 months experience in utilities operations and maintenance or construction (water).
Must be certified as State of Colorado Class 1 Water Distribution System Operator within 9 months of hire.
Ability to obtain a valid Commercial Driver's License Class A within 9 months of hire and once obtained maintained in good standing.
Ability to obtain certification for backhoe and loader under the Equipment Operator's Certification and Training Program within one year of hire.
Working Conditions And Requirements Physical Demands: Ability to work in and around moving traffic and equipment; in areas of limited access; and confined spaces requiring standing, walking, bending, and kneeling. Requires upper body strength to lift and carry equipment and supplies as needed.
Work Environment: Works year-round in an outdoor environment and at times in adverse weather conditions, such as rain, wind, heat, cold, and snow. Works in an industrial setting subject to continuous interruptions and background noises.
May experience stress from demanding deadlines, public contact, and changing priorities and conditions. May experience stress from encounters with concerned or distraught customers.
Works irregular hours, weekends, evenings, holidays, and/or emergencies as required to respond to water and wastewater main breaks and other Public Works emergencies.
Machines and equipment used include but are not limited to the following: Hand and power tools, long‑handed tools, backhoe, excavator, single and tandem axle truck and snowplow, frontend loader, hand tools, power tools, rodder, jackhammer, grinder, compressor, tamper, locating equipment, sewer jet, bucket machine, combo cleaners, CCTV equipment, hydro‑excavators, vactor style trucks, two‑way radio, gas detection equipment, pipe/leak locators, correlators and computers (hand‑held, lap‑top, and stationary). Required to wear protective safety gear and use safety equipment to protect against potential biohazards possibly encountered.
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion The City of Boulder is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please send a request to riskmanagement@bouldercolorado.gov.
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