JOB TITLE: Utility Maintenance Field Technician

MUSTS: Must be at least 18 years old with a valid driver s license. Must be able to read and interpret technical and operational documents, manuals, blueprints, system maps, diagrams, construction specs & standards. Must have basic math skills and a High school diploma or equivalent. Must be willing to participate in on-call duty schedule rotation and must also be able to pass a background check and drug testing. Must be able to demonstrate critical thinking skills to make decisions in order to sustain the operation, maintenance, and services of water and wastewater treatment facilities.

SKILLS: Good communication skills required including demonstrated fluency with reading, writing, and speaking the English language. General knowledge of water and wastewater system maintenance and ability to inspect equipment or monitor operating conditions, meters, and gauges to determine load requirements and detect malfunctions. Ability to record operational data, personnel attendance, or meter and gauge readings on specified forms and utilizing required technical programs and equipment. General computer and Microsoft word skills preferred. Physical Requirements may include: Working in confined spaces; Working in areas exposed to noise and chemicals; Working in extreme weather conditions; Lift and carry loads up to 50lbs.; Climb inspection ladders and perform work up to the limits of elevated water storage tanks; Standing, sitting, walking, lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, reaching, handling, grasping, find dexterity, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, bending, twisting, climbing, balancing, vision including color determination, hearing, foot & hand controls.

DUTIES: Performs activities related to water and wastewater system maintenance, including water quality and water supply. Installs, repairs and replaces water mains, water services, water meters, fire hydrants, backflow devices, sewer lines, lateral cleanouts, manholes collection lines and other related water and wastewater systems. Responds to Work Orders related to line locations and marks water and wastewater facilities. Performs customer support activity and interacts with the public in a professional manner. Develops a working knowledge and understanding of safety practices for all materials used in water and wastewater system operations including the handling of liquid and gaseous chemicals. Notifies customers of scheduled and emergency outages. Develops knowledge of system operations, control settings, and plan/lift station operations. Responds quickly and accurately to service requests. May operate heavy machinery including dump truck, Vactor truck and backhoe as well as other related equipment in performing skilled and semiskilled duties for water and system wastewater maint

WAGES: $17- $29 per hour, depending on experience and level of operator license held. Employer is willing to train the right entry level applicant. Paid Bi-weekly.

BENEFITS: The district offers an excellent benefits package including: 160 hours of paid leave annually; health; dental; and life insurance 100% covered by the District for the Employee; 10% of Employee s annual salary contributed to PERA retirement by the District with 8.5% Employee Contribution; Paid training and more!! Applicable benefits to be discussed further with the Employer.

JOB TO START: As soon as a qualified applicant is hired.

DURATION: This is a permanent full time 40 hours per week position.

SHIFT: Monday-Thursday 4PM-10PM or Tuesday-Friday 7AM-5:30PM. Overtime may be required and rotating weekday after hours and weekend on-call is require

JOB SITE: Crestone, Colorado, Saguache County (located in the Baca Grande Subdivision)

HOW TO APPLY: Obtain referral and application instructions from the Workforce Center. Or may obtain applications at www.bacawater.com or in person - 57 Baca Grant Way S, Crest ne, CO 81131. May also submit a completed application and resume to: HR@bacawater.com or mail to Baca Grande Water and Sanitation District PO Box 520 Crestone, CO 81131.

Must be registered with Connecting Colorado. Please call 719-852-5171 or 719-589-5118 to register. You may also go to connectingcolorado.com