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East Cherry Creek Valley Water and Sanitation District (ECCV) has been sustaining our community by providing safe and reliable water since 1962. Sourced from the South Platte River and non-tributary aquifers, ECCV distributes water to approximately 65,000 customers in the eastern portions of the City of Centennial and unincorporated Arapahoe County. As the area has grown into a thriving district of homes, schools, and businesses, ECCV has been there, providing the water the community needs with excellence and efficiency.

At ECCV, our commitment begins with our people. Through cooperation, openness, and respect, our teams and departments collaborate to realize our shared mission of providing safe, reliable water to our community. At ECCV, we prioritize trust, teamwork, and communication. We encourage and support our Operators by offering:

• Flexible schedules such as 4-10s
• No shift work
• Paid training
• Certification bonuses

In addition, our excellent benefits package includes:

• Employer fully funded 401(a) Pension Plan and Health Reimbursement Plan, with 100% vesting immediately.
• Outstanding group insurance plans and options offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance, with two Employee Assistance Plans (EAPs). Various plans and elections will have little to no premium cost to employees.
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) accrual and nine paid holidays annually.
• Other benefits include Tuition Assistance, 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, Wellness Reimbursements, Flexible Spending Accounts, and supplemental insurances such as Colonial, Legal Shield, and Pet Insurance.

The Collections and Distribution Operators are responsible for monitoring, maintaining and repairing the District’s ground water facilities, distribution system, and wastewater collection system.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Turns all valves on a regular basis to ensure access and operation for emergency situations.
• Responsible for annual fire hydrant flushing to remove sediment build-up in main water lines.
• Assists Customer Service Field Representatives as needed with meter reads, meter swaps, turn on/off service, and meter pit inspections.
• Responsible for manhole inspections to ensure flow of sewage is not impeded.
• Responsible for monthly Pressure Reduce Valve (PRV) inspections to regulate pressure in different zones of the distribution system by visual inspection. Makes any necessary repairs.
• Conducts new home/commercial construction inspections to ensure water/sewer lines, taps, meter pits, etc. are installed according to District standards.
• Utilizes Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) to monitor all aspects of water production and distribution to meet daily water demands.
• Utilizes the Asset Management database to record data and workflow.
• Operates and performs routine instrument calibration of in-line analytical equipment.
• Performs maintenance of well house assets and booster pump stations as needed.
• Operates water treatment facilities/booster stations/aquifer recharge facilities/collection system.
• Maps water/sewer lines for future reference.
• Assists the Projects Department and consultants with oversight of projects.
• Provides back-up coverage for other positions, such as Utility Locator and Water Operator.
• Participates in continuous improvement initiatives and provides input and feedback on department policies and standard operating procedures (SOP).
• Maintains regular and predictable attendance as scheduled, and perform job duties with varying schedules, including holidays and weekends, on-call and overtime as needed.
• Ability to respond to on-call issues within 45 minutes.
• Responds to on-call issues and emergencies as assigned.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

• Participates in or leads OneECCV committee(s) and/or taskforce(s).
• Provides back-up coverage for other positions.
• Performs other duties and projects as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Thorough knowledge of local, state, and federal regulations relating to water operations, including collection and distribution systems. 
• Knowledge and understanding of Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system and other computer applications including Microsoft Office products.
• Ability to establish, foster and maintain effective working relationships with all District employees, management, consultants, governmental officials, and the general public.
• Demonstrate with all interactions, a high level of quality customer service; a positive and professional demeanor; the ability to exercise sensitivity; the ability to handle stressful situations in a diplomatic and tactful manner.
• Demonstrate the ability to exercise good judgment, discretion, and maintain confidentiality to handle sensitive information appropriately.
• Ability to accurately compile, analyze and interpret facts to troubleshoot; arrive at valid conclusions and make logical decisions to solve problems; exercise sound judgment in making decisions involving processes and equipment.
• Demonstrate attention to detail, critical and analytical thinking, and problem-solving.
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing, prioritize tasks, make independent decisions, prioritize workload with multiple shifting priorities and interruptions; follow-up, and follow-through on tasks; and meet deadlines.
• Understand and utilize blueprints, schematics, and other layouts; perform math and algebraic equations associated with the water treatment field.

REQUIREMENTS

• Graduation from High School or completion of GED.
• Distribution certification 2 or 3 required.
• Collections certification 2 or 3 preferred. (*Will consider applicants that can obtain Collections certification within 6 months of hire.)
• Experience in repair and maintenance of distribution and collection systems.
• Experience in safe operation of tools, equipment, and light vehicles.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and pass a background check. 

WORKING ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES

This position consists primarily of field work with reoccurring office work and requires the frequent operation of a district vehicle to various work sites including remote locations. Office work requires the ability to operate standard office equipment, such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and fax machines. Field work includes exposure to all weather conditions and working in potentially hazardous environments which may involve handling and exposure to hazardous chemicals. This position requires full range of physical motion with hand/eye coordination: for frequent standing and walking including on uneven terrain; for the use of tools and equipment; for the ability to access confined dark spaces, including vaults, water tanks and manholes; to climb stairs, equipment, and ladders. Position includes the occasional lifting and/or moving of items up to 100 pounds and regular lifting of 20-50 pounds of equipment and tools. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

The omission of specific statements of duties and responsibilities in this job description does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. This job description is subject to change by the District as the needs of the District and requirements of the position change at any time with or without notice.

Pay based on qualifications and experience.  ECCV is an equal opportunity employer.

Level II pay $25.75/hr. – $30.29/hr. 

Level III pay $28.44/hr. - $33.46/hr.