Utility Specialist - Water Systems

Job Description:

Utility Specialist - Water Systems

Description

South Adams County Water & Sanitationis dedicated to providing reliable, affordable, and sustainable water resources and services in order to protect public health, the environment, and quality of life.We are looking to fill a position within our Development Department.

This position requires the following job duties:

• Completes post construction walk-throughs and attends to the punch list
• Performs inspection of new District infrastructure installation as part of new subdivision developments
• Performs inspections of new infrastructure for residential, commercial and industrial type businesses
• Ability in working through daily construction conflicts between other utilities, working with multi-jurisdictional construction regulations and align with District Construction Standards
• Coordinates workload along with demands by contractors in an active development environment
• Communicates with project owners and contractors to daily construction challenges
• Coordinates on-site locate requests with developers, contractors and others
• Conducts locates on water, irrigation and sanitary sewer utilities throughout the District
• Maintains appropriate electronic and paper files, logs and requests
• Participates in the on-call rotation schedule

This position is primarily a field position.A company vehicle will be assigned for use only while at work or on-call.

Qualified candidates should have a High School Diploma OR equivalent combination of education and experience. Valid, current Driver’s License required. Colorado State Distribution & Collection Certification preferred.

A minimum of five (5) years’ experience in the construction of sanitary sewer, water and irrigation utilities, or related construction, and/or inspection and locating experience.Demonstrated ability to perform post construction walk-throughs along with solid knowledge of operations and construction of water utility lines, hydrants, pumps, controls, and equipment.Proficiency in reading construction plans, standards and rules & regulations to solve conflicts.

Proficient computer skills including knowledge of MS Office and GIS. Solid problem solving, troubleshooting and communication skills required.Must be able to adapt to changing priorities, procedures, conditions and circumstances, along with the solid ability to work independently and take ownership of multiple projects.

Successful candidate will be required to complete a drug screen and background check prior to employment.

The District offers a salary commensurate with qualifications and certificate level:

Hiring Salary Range $25 - $40

The District offers a comprehensive benefits package including 100% medical/dental premiums paid with meeting wellness goals as well as vision, basic life/disability, 457 savings plan, money purchase pension plan, paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, employee assistance plan, pet insurance and uniform allowance.

visit https://jobs.southadamswaterco.gov/ to submit a resume