Distribution/Collections Technician bei City of Durango, CO

About the Department

Join our Public Works Department as a Distribution/Collections Technician and build a career where your growth is our priority. In this role, you’ll ensure Durango residents have access to clean water and effective wastewater management. You'll perform a range of skilled and semi-skilled work, maintaining and repairing water meters, mains, service lines, pumps, and lift stations. It’s important that these technical duties are matched by your commitment to delivering excellent customer service, as you'll often be the face of our department to City staff and the community.

We're committed to your success, providing hands-on experience and structured classroom training designed to help you advance your skills and earn valuable certifications in Water Distribution and Wastewater Collection. We believe in investing in our team members' professional development, empowering you to build a rewarding long-term career.

Position Duties

What You’ll Do in This Role:

• Inspect, maintain, and replace water meters to ensure proper operation.
• Maintain water distribution and wastewater collection systems, including hydrants, main lines, and sewer lines.
• Conduct sewer line inspections, maintenance, and repairs; lay new water and sewer lines as required.
• Operate pneumatic and hand tools; light equipment and trucks; and heavy equipment, including motor graders and heavy wheel front-end loaders during snow plowing and removal operations.
• Perform pumping station maintenance.
• Locate and mark water and sewer lines.
• Respond promptly to emergency callouts and repair needs.

Minimum Qualifications

You Have:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• One year of experience performing maintenance work.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a CDL and relevant certification within six months of hire, and Water Distribution and Wastewater Collection certifications within one year.
• Knowledge of general construction, maintenance, and repair related to water and wastewater distribution and collection systems.
• Commitment to delivering excellent customer service and following safety practices.

Other Qualifications

What We Can Offer You:

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance. 

• Ample personal time off (PTO) and 11 paid holidays.   
• 401(a) retirement plan and optional deferred compensation plan.  
• Basic life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) coverage.  
• Long-term disability coverage. 
• Paid Family and Medical Leave (FMLA). 
• Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP).  
• Free access to the Durango Community Recreation Center and Chapman Hill Ice Rink & Ski Area.
• Holistic Employee Wellness Program, addressing physical, mental, financial, and professional well-being. 
• Free transit pass and family member discounts.  
• Reimbursement for job-related classes to foster continuous learning.  
• Sixteen hours of volunteer time off per year to support local non-profit organizations.

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