Utility Technician I Full Time

THE CONSOLIDATED MUTUAL WATER COMPANY

UTILITY TECHNICIAN I

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $21.15 – $29.00/HOUR

ADDITIONAL PAY: ON-CALL PAY $260/ ON-CALL WEEK

SUPERVISED BY: DISTRIBUTION FOREMAN

SUMMARY OF POSITION

Build and repair Consolidated’s water transmission and distribution infrastructure by handling, moving, building, and performing routine operational and specialized technical work to function effectively and resolve development construction, maintenance, and repair activities of limited complexity with some latitude for independent judgment in largely structured work.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Handle and control tools, equipment, processes, and systems by running, installing, communicating, monitoring, and adjusting activities and performance to ensure effective operations.
• Use physical activities that require considerable use of your hands, arms, and legs, and moving your whole body by handling, maneuvering, and positioning devices, tools, or direct physical action to control machines, equipment, and processes required to repair and maintain the transmission and distribution of water.
• Inspect and monitor operations and maintenance equipment, structures, and surroundings by examining information from all relevant sources to detect or assess issues, the quality of things, services, and performance, make recommendations and corrections, and solve problems.
• Monitor and evaluate data, systems, processes, and equipment by obtaining and reviewing information from reports, materials, people, and the environment to determine whether results, events, and processes abide by laws, regulations, and standards, and report compliance.
• Represent the organization to associates, stockholders, the public, government, and vendors by communicating respectfully and conveying a positive attitude with people inside and outside the company in person, writing, or by telephone or e-mail to report information, updates, and share business-related news.
• Create and build mutual trust, respect, and cooperation with colleagues by offering support, motivation, and encouragement to retain and work with the best people.
• Expand and maintain knowledge of industry developments by identifying opportunities or changes in circumstances or events related to company business to apply new knowledge, skills, or abilities on the job and foster greater understanding among internal and external associates.
• Exercise good judgement and decision making by evaluating options and selecting the best approach to make choices, solve problems, and promote safety in the workplace, especially in an environment frequently exposed to hazardous conditions and materials.
• Practice health and safety wellbeing techniques by monitoring and assessing individual and employee wellness, and utilizing company-provided resources to replenish from work demands.
• Performs other duties as assigned

SUPERVISORY DUTIES

Not Applicable

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL & ABILITY

• Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of water infrastructure transmission and distribution systems.
• Novice ability, knowledge, and experience of receiving, interpreting, and delivering clear, effective communication to take responsibility for understanding others and ensure regular information exchange occurs based on the needs of the work, individual, and situation.
• Basic ability, knowledge, and experience of identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts by acquiring and evaluating data to interpret into meaningful patterns for informing, optimizing, correcting, and validating information and performance.
• Basic ability, knowledge, and practical application of problem sensitivity, logic and reasoning, and good judgment and decision making to materialize novel ideas and solutions to complex challenges, even in the face of ambiguity.
• Intermediate ability, knowledge, and practical application of psychomotor competency concepts, preparation, performance, and maintenance technique requirements to perform the physical demands of this position.
• Basic ability, common knowledge, and fundamental awareness and understanding of establishing and maintaining constructive and cooperative working relationships regardless of status, to resolve differences, work together, and accomplish goals
• Basic ability, common knowledge, and fundamental awareness and understanding of gathering and analyzing sufficient, relevant information from various sources, to make effective, timely, and transparent decisions about people, resources, and risk – in routine and emergency situations. Novice ability, knowledge, and experience of selecting, implementing, and controlling specialized equipment to examine, maintain, and optimize operations.
• Top skills required for success: active learning and listening, equipment selection and maintenance, installation, judgment and decision making, operation and control, service orientation, social perceptiveness, time management, oral and written comprehension, and communication.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 1 year prior relevant experience in Construction or Water Utility Management.
• Possess a valid Colorado driver’s license and be insurable by the Company’s insurance provider.
• Possess/Obtain a valid Colorado commercial driver’s license (CDL) within 6 months to year of hire; and maintain it for the duration of employment.
• Successful completion of Utility Worker On-the-Job-Training (OJT) Program.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Advanced physical activities are required every day, which include:

• considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as standing, walking, bending, stretching, twisting, reaching, climbing, lifting, balancing, stooping, and handling of materials.
• physical dexterity in the fingers, hands, and arms to use, handle, or move objects and interact with computers
• physical precision and steady, coordinated movement and equilibrium of the fingers, hands, arms, legs, and torso, especially when in an unstable position
• physical strength in exerting maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry materials and equipment up to 125 pounds.
• must wear common protective gear and safety equipment every day due to exposure to contaminants and hazards
• listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences; auditory focus; hear alarms and other indicators
• read and understand written information and ideas presented in writing; near vision, visual focus; and visual color detection
• convey information and ideas in oral and written expression so others will understand

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This position works throughout the local service area including indoors, in an environmentally controlled setting and outdoors exposed to weather conditions. Frequent exposure to contaminants, hazardous conditions and equipment, and sounds or noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable. Regular overtime is required. Emergency on-call, and irregular hours (i.e., holidays, weekends, nights) required.

HOURS – COMPENSATION
Regular business hours (MONDAY – FRIDAY 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM); frequent overtime; ability to be placed on the on-call emergency leak repair rotating schedule; hourly compensated

On-call: An additional $260. You will be scheduled for on-call one week out of each month.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.15 – $29.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• AD&D insurance
• Bereavement leave
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• On-the-job training
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Would you have the ability to be on-call once a month for one week?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Labor: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Colorado – Driver’s License (Required)

Work Location: In person