Utilities Operator-In-Training​/Utilities Operator - Distribution​/Collections

The City of Westminster is recruiting for an entry-level, full-time, and benefited Operator-in-Training with the opportunity to advance to an Operator I after becoming a State of Colorado Certified Water Professional. In addition to competitive pay and benefits, and a values-driven work environment, you will be provided with on-the-job and classroom training to ensure your success. We are seeking individuals who have a strong desire to learn, work hard in the field, and serve the public.

We also look for candidates who are interested or experienced in skilled trades and equipment operation. If this opportunity interests you, please read on for more details and apply!

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 Operator-in-Training 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.

Operating Hours are Monday through Thursday from 6:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.It is a mandatory requirement of this position to work overtime, take weekend duty and be on call for emergency work such as water breaks, sewer backups and snow removal. Applicants must be able to respond to the City of Westminster Municipal Service Center within 30 to 45 minutes when on call, including in inclement weather.

This is a safety sensitive position.

The full salary range for this position is stated above.
The hiring salary range for Utilities Operator-in-Training is $48,568.00 to $49,774.40 per year ($23.25to $23.93 hourly) with a salary range of $48,568.00 to $62,129.60 annually ($23.35 to $29.87 hourly).
The hiring salary for Utilities Operator I (holds a current Colorado Water Distribution System Operator Class 1 certification) is $56,076.80 per year ($26.96 hourly) with a full salary range of $56,076.80 to $71,822.40 annually ($56,076.80 to $71,822.40 hourly).

This position is open to current City of Westminster, Colorado, employees only. 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.

• Demonstrate a high level of customer service; encourage others to focus on the customer; foster an environment where customer service is a priority
• Communicate with customers to ensure that, where possible, they are satisfied, and that their needs are being addressed; solicit and evaluate customer feedback
• Act as an ambassador by understanding and fostering the organization's mission and vision
• Exhibit pride in self, the department, the city, and the community; conduct self in a professional manner
• Demonstrate integrity and builds trust through credibility, reliability, commitment, loyalty, and ethical behavior
• Address difficult or contentious issues in a constructive manner
• Support and promote change; demonstrate flexibility, and take calculated risks when appropriate
• Participate in personal growth opportunities, and attend trainings designed to enhance capacity to bring new skills and ideas to the job and the organization
• Work to continuously improve…