City of Loveland · 10 hours ago
Water Systems Operations Assistant NB
Loveland, CO
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$19.07/hr - $25.74/hrCity of Loveland is seeking a Water Systems Operations Assistant to perform installation, maintenance, and repair on water distribution and wastewater collection facilities. The role involves operating heavy equipment and ensuring that all tools and materials are ready for use.
Government
Responsibilities
Installs, maintains, and repairs or replaces water distribution and wastewater collection facilities and lines, fire hydrants, water valves and water services
Maintains equipment and vehicles such as dump trucks, front end loader, excavator and other applicable equipment
Ensures truck is stocked with necessary materials and tools, and all equipment is ready for the next job
Uses proper safety apparel, procedures and equipment per City standards
Ability to work safely in very high traffic areas
Subject to call-back work and must be capable of responding to an emergency situation upon short notice
Assists other work groups in the Water and Power Department and other City departments and performs other duties as assigned
Keeps accurate and meaningful records
Maintains assigned equipment to specifications, i.e., uses correct fuel, checks gauges, fluid levels, and makes sure equipment is clean both inside and out
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
High School Graduate or GED required
Valid Driver's License required
Knowledge of operational procedures of construction equipment, hazards and necessary safety precautions common to equipment operation
Ability to recognize and report abnormal operating function of equipment
General knowledge of construction methods and equipment
General knowledge of safety practices and procedures of the department including trench, traffic control, and personal protective equipment
Knowledge of confined space entry and the ability to work in confined spaces
Ability to operate equipment and use tools in all kinds of weather
General knowledge of pipe materials and repair parts used by the department
Working knowledge of a distribution and collection systems
Working knowledge of water taps and meter installations
Operates assigned equipment safely under all conditions, i.e., weather, stress, time of day, etc
Preferred
Some experience in underground utilities, water, and/or wastewater systems preferred
Benefits
Retirement – 457 Plan (employee funded plan)
Medical Leave – Accrue 1 hour of leave per 30 hours worked (up to 48 hours)
Employees working more than 30 hours per week are eligible to enroll in one of our 2 Medical plan options (per the ACA)
Company
City of Loveland
City of Loveland is a government administration project.
Founded in 1877
501-1000 employees
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Chief Financial Officer
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