Distribution and Collection Specialist- Raw Water Pipeline Operations

Distribution and Collection Specialist – Raw Water Pipeline Operations

Are you up for the challenge of being responsible for representing Colorado Springs Utilities as a Distribution and Collection Specialist? In this job, you will be responsible for helping our team safely operate, inspect, and maintain the raw water system and associated infrastructure.

Please note that the pay for this position is $38.73/hour followed by an increase to $40.67/hour after the completion of the probationary period.

What your day will look like:

• Operating, maintaining, repairing, and troubleshooting raw water systems, transmission pipelines, and valves
• Performing operational flow changes on raw water systems (e.g., diversions, intakes, pipelines)
• Supporting relief operations on Colorado Springs Utilities watersheds (e.g., reservoir levels, creek/stream flows, piezometers, seep weirs, pipelines)
• Coordinating system changes to comply with state and federal regulations (water quality, water rights, and public safety)
• Performing preventative and corrective maintenance on raw water transmission pipelines, system equipment, reservoir dams, watersheds, remote properties, and maintaining preventative maintenance schedules 
• Meeting dam inspection schedules and criteria
• Ensuring safe, efficient, and quality services and operations
• Performing remote locates and ensuring easement standards
• Performing preventive maintenance and corrective maintenance on Colorado Springs Utilities watersheds and remote properties
• Performing preventive maintenance and corrective maintenance on raw water pump stations
• Operations of raw water pump stations 

We are looking for candidates who demonstrate:

• Relevant and progressively responsible experience in operating and maintaining water systems
• Experience in groundskeeping is valued
• Knowledge of fundamental hydrology principles
• Ability to operate specialized equipment, vehicles, and hand tools
• Possession of a valid, unrestricted driver's license is required; CDL Class B or higher is valued
• Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) is preferred and the ability to obtain and maintain within one year of hire is required; we will provide the training/certification for your CDL.
• Must be able to obtain a State Water Certification 2 within two years of hire

The military job codes/duty codes most closely related to this role are: 77W, 92F, 92W, 3E431, 3E451, 3E471, 3E491, 3E4X1, UT, 1120

Who We Are...

• One of the largest four-service public utilities in the nation (over 500,000 customers)
• A national leader in reliability (power on an average of 99.991% of the time)
• Diamond Designation recipient from the American Public Power Association – a utility sector leader in reliability, safety, workforce development, and system improvements
• Located at the base of the Rocky Mountains in one of the most desired cities to live in the United States (U.S. News & World Report)

Our Commitment to Our Employees…  
Our people are the heart and soul of Colorado Springs Utilities. They keep the lights on, gas flowing, water coming in, and wastewater leaving. We do not just say people are important – we prove it! That’s why we are honored to invest in protecting the health and financial security of our employees and their families through our rich benefits program.

• Time Off – Because everybody needs time off to recharge
  
  • Vacation – New employees accrue 13 days of paid time off to start, while our more tenured employees accrue 24 days per year
  • Personal Leave –3 days per year of personal leave
  • Paid Holidays –12 paid holidays per year
  • Sick Leave – Accrue 12 days of sick leave annually for those days when you or a family member is feeling under the weather
  • Vacation Buy – Purchase up to 40 hours of additional vacation time
• Pension Plan – Looking forward to a comfortable lifestyle once you’re done working? The Colorado Public Employees’ Retirement Association (PERA) provides you with retirement benefits and peace of mind when you retire 
• Medical – Select from three comprehensive medical plans, starting at $0 per month.  Employees also enjoy access to a Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA). (effective the 1st of the month following your start date)
• Wellness Program – Voluntary wellness program that allows you and your spouse to each earn up to $500 to use towards healthcare expenses, $100 in Visa gift cards, and up to $400 in gym membership reimbursements
• Dental – Select from two dental plans, with in-network PPO preventive care covered a