JOB TITLE: Utility Worker

　　MUSTS:High school diploma or GED required3 - 6 months of related experience or training; 6 to 12 months preferred.Additional vocational or trade school education is highly desirable.Valid Colorado Class A CDL with airbrake endorsement is required or mustbe acquired within 6 months from date of hire at the applicant's expense.

　　SKILLS:Must possess a valid current state-issued driver's license and not beunder suspension, revocation or denial nor have any prior alcohol relateddriving offenses within the last five years.Successful candidates must pass a physical examination in accordancewith job duties and a background investigation.Must pass the City's Drug and Alcohol program, includingpre-employment testing, post-accident testing, random testing,reasonable suspicion testing, return-to-duty testing, and follow-up testing.Class I Water Distribution Certification required within 12 months.Knowledge of:Safety practices and procedures related to the operation and maintenanceof department infrastructure and functions.Emergency, routine and preventative maintenance programs.Operation and maintenance requirements of power-driven equipment.Skilled in:Strong written and verbal communication skills.Strong organizational and time management skills.Public relations and customer service skills to effectively work withcustomers, employee, supervisors and department heads.Ability to:Physically perform the essential functions of the job under minimalsupervision.Learn new skills and techniques.Maintain licenses and certifications.Accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.Effectively interact with other City Departments and coworkers toaccomplish work.

　　DUTIES: Regular and predictable attendance in the performance of this job isan essential function.Repairs and maintains existing water main lines, distribution linesand pressure regulating stations and completes new pipeline construction andinstallation.Responds to customer issues to repair leaks and locate water lines.Assists in the installation of water meters and fire hydrants.Conducts sampling of water for chlorine.Maintains equipment, trucks and tools; Cleans and organizes the shopas needed.Hauls materials to job sites.Assists with the maintenance of large motors, such as greasing pumpsat stations; provides cleanup of weeks around pump stations.Maintains general record keeping and map updating as required.Use of basic tools, air compressor with pavement cutter, earthtampers, abrasive wheel cutters and other equipment. General driving dutiesincluding pickup trucks, dump trucks and trailer towing.Must sometimes work under adverse weather and work conditions. Someheavy lifting may be required.May be required to work extra overtime hours, weekends or holidays inthe event of emergencies. Hours of work are generally 7:00am to 3:30pmMonday through Friday. Must respond to emergency call outs and participate inthe "on call" program.Performs other duties as required and assigned.

　　WAGES: $21.47/hour, paid bi-weekly.

　　BENEFITS: Will be discussed with employer at later interview.

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

　　SHIFT & DURATION: . Hours of work are generally 7:00am to 3:30pmMonday through Friday. Must respond to emergency call outs and participate inthe "on call" program.

　　JOB SITE: Trinidad, Colorado.

　　HOW TO APPLY: May apply on employer website. Must apply by February 2, 2024.

　　Must be registered with Connecting Colorado.