Utilities Apprentice (Temporary) - Water/Wastewater Field Maintenance
City of Westminster, CO, Denver, CO, United States
Overview
The Water Field workgroup operates and maintains approximately 540 miles of Water Distribution piping system to include hydrants, valves, pumps, meters and other appurtenances. The Wastewater Field workgroup operates and maintains approximately 400 miles of Wastewater piping system to include manholes, pumps, diversion structures and other appurtenances. The Apprentice will accompany and assist Certified Water Professionals in the maintenance, repair and replacement of pipes, pumps, valves, hydrants, manholes, PRV’s, storage tanks and other related infrastructure. It is a mandatory requirement of this position to work overtime, take weekend duty and be on-call for emergency work such as snow removal, water breaks, and sewer backups. Must be able to respond within thirty minutes when on-call. This is a safety sensitive position with operating hours of Monday – Thursday from 6:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. On-call assignments are mandatory.
This is a temporary Apprentice position (full-time hours with benefits) that will last up to, and no more than three (3) years. The full salary range for this position is stated above. The starting range of pay is dependent on qualifications and experience of each individual candidate. The City of Westminster has a Multilingual Stipend Program to encourage, and reward benefited employees who are conversationally fluent in languages other than English. Benefited employees have the opportunity to test their language proficiency skills and qualify for a bi-weekly stipend that will vary based on the employee’s level of proficiency and usage.
The City's work culture encourages passionate, positive and enthusiastic employees who, along with our City Council and City Manager, are strong supporters of our mission: The City of Westminster provides high-quality core services and fosters resilience in order to promote a safe and thriving community. Westminster is a city of beautiful, safe, well-maintained neighborhoods and destinations with a vibrant, diverse economy, rich and resilient environment and a strong sense of community belonging. Our core values are embodied in our SPIRIT (Service – People – Integrity – Respect – Innovation – Teamwork).
This position supports the goals of the Public Works and Utilities Department, which maintains and enhances the safety and well-being of the community by providing exceptional water and wastewater service and maintaining the city’s extensive network of street infrastructure. The Department continuously strives to meet the needs of the community by focusing on customer service, efficient and effective utilization of resources, safety, innovation, and teamwork.
General Competencies
Citywide
Every employee in this position is accountable to:
Establish effective interpersonal relationships through honest, open communication and follow-through on commitments
Recognize personal strengths and weaknesses, and target areas for personal self-development
Demonstrate initiative in performing job tasks
Exhibit problem-solving skills leading to sound judgment and quality decisions
Achieve goals, and handle assigned workload and new assignments effectively; demonstrate an ability to work independently
Communicate effectively with individuals and groups using clear and concise verbal and written communications
Demonstrate accountability for work, and take ownership in job performance
Demonstrate concern for the accuracy and quality of work; take steps to correct mistakes and improve the overall product
Job Specific
Every employee in this position must learn to be able to:
Demonstrate knowledge of safety practices common to hazards such as confined space, traffic control, fall protection, proper PPE
Demonstrate knowledge of the general practices applied in the care and safe operation of a wide variety of light to heavy construction and maintenance equipment, especially those related to Utilities Operations
Perform thorough daily vehicle inspections
Demonstrate knowledge of the laws, regulations, and City’s policies, SOPs and standards; and ensure team members comply
Demonstrate the ability to work with minimal supervision and both understand and follow oral instructions or written diagrams
Demonstrate sufficient physical stamina to withstand fatiguing elements involved in operating light and heavy equipment for long hours and in adverse weather conditions
Demonstrate ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with citizens, the public and contractors
Build positive relationships and rapport with other team members both within the work group, the division, the department and across all departments
Demonstrate knowledge of using a telephone, fax machine, copier, two-way radio, pager, computer, and necessary computer programs
Perform work safely to include operating various types of equipment and City vehicles
Demonstrate proper handling of asbestos, excavation and trench safety and traffic control safety and ensure team members comply
Communicate clearly, plan, and organize work in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale in rapidly changing situations under normal, stressful and/or emergency situations
Analyze situations quickly and objectively recognizing established precedents and practices, and to use resourcefulness in meeting new problems
Obtain and Maintain a Class A CDL with tanker endorsement, a DOT physical card, a valid driver’s license, and a safe driving record
Maintain regular and punctual attendance
Perform CPR and basic first aid
Essential Job Functions, Duties, Responsibilities, and Tasks
Perform maintenance on water distribution or wastewater collection system, 10-hour days, Monday-Thursday. On-call assignments are mandatory
Install new water and wastewater mains, repair water or wastewater main breaks and participate in on-call assignments to provide emergency maintenance service
Inspect manholes for safety, quality and maintenance
Use tools and materials to stop I&I in manholes
Work as part of a team to repair defects in the system
Utilize required personal protective equipment and safety apparatus
Operate light and heavy construction equipment including dump trucks, passenger trucks, high pressure sewer cleaning equipment, pot-holing equipment, backhoes, skid steers, air compressors, jackhammers, power or hand tools, confined space equipment, closed circuit televising equipment, and other equipment as required
Regularly use dump trucks, passenger trucks, high-pressure flushers, pothole machines, backhoes, skid steers, air compressors, jackhammers, power or hand tools, confined space equipment, and other equipment as required
Maintains regular and punctual attendance
Other Duties and Responsibilities
Will be required to perform duties from other primary assignment areas, such as working with the Distribution Maintenance Crew, Distribution Construction Crew, Meter Shop and Cross Connection Control Team, Reclaimed Water Crew, Wastewater Collection Crew, Infrastructure Asset Management Team and the Street Division on snow removal
Incumbent is accountable for all duties of this job, and other projects and responsibilities may be added at the City’s discretion.
Education, Experience, Skills, Formal Training, Licenses, and Certifications
Required:
Graduation from high school or completion of GED
Must possess a valid driver’s license, provide proof of a safe driving record, and maintain a safe driving record for continued employment
Safety sensitive positions are subject to random drug and alcohol testing
Must obtain a Class 1 Colorado Distribution or Wastewater Collection certification within 12 months, with the ability to advance to a Class 2 certification within two years
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Class A Commercial Driver License with tanker endorsement within 90 days of employment (training and testing paid for and provided by the City of Westminster)
Aptitude and desire to pursue a career in construction/labor trades to build and maintain public utilities and infrastructure and to become a certified water operator (State of Colorado Water Distribution and/or Wastewater Collection)
Preferred:
Previous work experience and/or education in construction, equipment operation, manual labor, and/or skilled trades (plumbing, electric, mechanical, etc.)
Basic experience and/or education in water or wastewater field
Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
Knowledge of CPR/first aid
Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience, which would provide the required knowledge and skills, may be considered.
Physical Requirements
This position is physical in nature and requires sufficient physical strength and stamina to:
Frequently sit while driving to and from work sites and frequently stand and walk on uneven terrain
Frequently crouch/squat, bend/twist and kneel in awkward confined spaces; frequently climb equipment, trenches, and 45-foot ladders through 24-inch-diameter manholes
Frequent light grasp and reaching; occasional firm grasp and fine motor functions to handle tools and material
Constant near/far acuity and hearing to safely perform duties and perform office tasks
Occasional lifting of up to 100 pounds from ground to waist to move manhole covers; occasional lifting of up to 80 pounds from ground to shoulder to move cement bags and equipment, and occasional lifting of 40 pounds overhead; occasional carrying and pushing/pulling of up to 100 pounds 20 feet to lift and move manhole covers
Working Conditions
Work is occasionally performed indoors and constantly outdoors with frequent exposure to extreme temperatures. Maintenance and repair are performed year-round on busy city streets where loud noise and traffic may cause a distraction. Work is very physical in nature and requires a great amount of physical exertion in extreme conditions while working in confined spaces.
Pre-Employment Requirements
Background check including employment references, criminal history, and driving history review
If current CDL holder, DOT questionnaire (Form 49 CFR part 40 Drug and Alcohol Testing) and required background check will be submitted to previous employer for the past two years
Drug screen
Physical
Must be legally entitled to work in the United States
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The Water Field workgroup operates and maintains approximately 540 miles of Water Distribution piping system to include hydrants, valves, pumps, meters and other appurtenances. The Wastewater Field workgroup operates and maintains approximately 400 miles of Wastewater piping system to include manholes, pumps, diversion structures and other appurtenances. The Apprentice will accompany and assist Certified Water Professionals in the maintenance, repair and replacement of pipes, pumps, valves, hydrants, manholes, PRV’s, storage tanks and other related infrastructure. It is a mandatory requirement of this position to work overtime, take weekend duty and be on-call for emergency work such as snow removal, water breaks, and sewer backups. Must be able to respond within thirty minutes when on-call. This is a safety sensitive position with operating hours of Monday – Thursday from 6:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. On-call assignments are mandatory.
This is a temporary Apprentice position (full-time hours with benefits) that will last up to, and no more than three (3) years. The full salary range for this position is stated above. The starting range of pay is dependent on qualifications and experience of each individual candidate. The City of Westminster has a Multilingual Stipend Program to encourage, and reward benefited employees who are conversationally fluent in languages other than English. Benefited employees have the opportunity to test their language proficiency skills and qualify for a bi-weekly stipend that will vary based on the employee’s level of proficiency and usage.
The City's work culture encourages passionate, positive and enthusiastic employees who, along with our City Council and City Manager, are strong supporters of our mission: The City of Westminster provides high-quality core services and fosters resilience in order to promote a safe and thriving community. Westminster is a city of beautiful, safe, well-maintained neighborhoods and destinations with a vibrant, diverse economy, rich and resilient environment and a strong sense of community belonging. Our core values are embodied in our SPIRIT (Service – People – Integrity – Respect – Innovation – Teamwork).
This position supports the goals of the Public Works and Utilities Department, which maintains and enhances the safety and well-being of the community by providing exceptional water and wastewater service and maintaining the city’s extensive network of street infrastructure. The Department continuously strives to meet the needs of the community by focusing on customer service, efficient and effective utilization of resources, safety, innovation, and teamwork.
General Competencies
Citywide
Every employee in this position is accountable to:
Establish effective interpersonal relationships through honest, open communication and follow-through on commitments
Recognize personal strengths and weaknesses, and target areas for personal self-development
Demonstrate initiative in performing job tasks
Exhibit problem-solving skills leading to sound judgment and quality decisions
Achieve goals, and handle assigned workload and new assignments effectively; demonstrate an ability to work independently
Communicate effectively with individuals and groups using clear and concise verbal and written communications
Demonstrate accountability for work, and take ownership in job performance
Demonstrate concern for the accuracy and quality of work; take steps to correct mistakes and improve the overall product
Job Specific
Every employee in this position must learn to be able to:
Demonstrate knowledge of safety practices common to hazards such as confined space, traffic control, fall protection, proper PPE
Demonstrate knowledge of the general practices applied in the care and safe operation of a wide variety of light to heavy construction and maintenance equipment, especially those related to Utilities Operations
Perform thorough daily vehicle inspections
Demonstrate knowledge of the laws, regulations, and City’s policies, SOPs and standards; and ensure team members comply
Demonstrate the ability to work with minimal supervision and both understand and follow oral instructions or written diagrams
Demonstrate sufficient physical stamina to withstand fatiguing elements involved in operating light and heavy equipment for long hours and in adverse weather conditions
Demonstrate ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with citizens, the public and contractors
Build positive relationships and rapport with other team members both within the work group, the division, the department and across all departments
Demonstrate knowledge of using a telephone, fax machine, copier, two-way radio, pager, computer, and necessary computer programs
Perform work safely to include operating various types of equipment and City vehicles
Demonstrate proper handling of asbestos, excavation and trench safety and traffic control safety and ensure team members comply
Communicate clearly, plan, and organize work in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale in rapidly changing situations under normal, stressful and/or emergency situations
Analyze situations quickly and objectively recognizing established precedents and practices, and to use resourcefulness in meeting new problems
Obtain and Maintain a Class A CDL with tanker endorsement, a DOT physical card, a valid driver’s license, and a safe driving record
Maintain regular and punctual attendance
Perform CPR and basic first aid
Essential Job Functions, Duties, Responsibilities, and Tasks
Perform maintenance on water distribution or wastewater collection system, 10-hour days, Monday-Thursday. On-call assignments are mandatory
Install new water and wastewater mains, repair water or wastewater main breaks and participate in on-call assignments to provide emergency maintenance service
Inspect manholes for safety, quality and maintenance
Use tools and materials to stop I&I in manholes
Work as part of a team to repair defects in the system
Utilize required personal protective equipment and safety apparatus
Operate light and heavy construction equipment including dump trucks, passenger trucks, high pressure sewer cleaning equipment, pot-holing equipment, backhoes, skid steers, air compressors, jackhammers, power or hand tools, confined space equipment, closed circuit televising equipment, and other equipment as required
Regularly use dump trucks, passenger trucks, high-pressure flushers, pothole machines, backhoes, skid steers, air compressors, jackhammers, power or hand tools, confined space equipment, and other equipment as required
Maintains regular and punctual attendance
Other Duties and Responsibilities
Will be required to perform duties from other primary assignment areas, such as working with the Distribution Maintenance Crew, Distribution Construction Crew, Meter Shop and Cross Connection Control Team, Reclaimed Water Crew, Wastewater Collection Crew, Infrastructure Asset Management Team and the Street Division on snow removal
Incumbent is accountable for all duties of this job, and other projects and responsibilities may be added at the City’s discretion.
Education, Experience, Skills, Formal Training, Licenses, and Certifications
Required:
Graduation from high school or completion of GED
Must possess a valid driver’s license, provide proof of a safe driving record, and maintain a safe driving record for continued employment
Safety sensitive positions are subject to random drug and alcohol testing
Must obtain a Class 1 Colorado Distribution or Wastewater Collection certification within 12 months, with the ability to advance to a Class 2 certification within two years
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Class A Commercial Driver License with tanker endorsement within 90 days of employment (training and testing paid for and provided by the City of Westminster)
Aptitude and desire to pursue a career in construction/labor trades to build and maintain public utilities and infrastructure and to become a certified water operator (State of Colorado Water Distribution and/or Wastewater Collection)
Preferred:
Previous work experience and/or education in construction, equipment operation, manual labor, and/or skilled trades (plumbing, electric, mechanical, etc.)
Basic experience and/or education in water or wastewater field
Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
Knowledge of CPR/first aid
Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience, which would provide the required knowledge and skills, may be considered.
Physical Requirements
This position is physical in nature and requires sufficient physical strength and stamina to:
Frequently sit while driving to and from work sites and frequently stand and walk on uneven terrain
Frequently crouch/squat, bend/twist and kneel in awkward confined spaces; frequently climb equipment, trenches, and 45-foot ladders through 24-inch-diameter manholes
Frequent light grasp and reaching; occasional firm grasp and fine motor functions to handle tools and material
Constant near/far acuity and hearing to safely perform duties and perform office tasks
Occasional lifting of up to 100 pounds from ground to waist to move manhole covers; occasional lifting of up to 80 pounds from ground to shoulder to move cement bags and equipment, and occasional lifting of 40 pounds overhead; occasional carrying and pushing/pulling of up to 100 pounds 20 feet to lift and move manhole covers
Working Conditions
Work is occasionally performed indoors and constantly outdoors with frequent exposure to extreme temperatures. Maintenance and repair are performed year-round on busy city streets where loud noise and traffic may cause a distraction. Work is very physical in nature and requires a great amount of physical exertion in extreme conditions while working in confined spaces.
Pre-Employment Requirements
Background check including employment references, criminal history, and driving history review
If current CDL holder, DOT questionnaire (Form 49 CFR part 40 Drug and Alcohol Testing) and required background check will be submitted to previous employer for the past two years
Drug screen
Physical
Must be legally entitled to work in the United States
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