Hydro Operator - Roberts Tunnel

Employee is required to live in Denver Water provided housing on site at the Roberts Tunnel Facility near Bailey, Colorado.

Working for Denver Water offers a rewarding and comprehensive employment experience marked by exceptional benefits and a strong organizational culture. Employees enjoy a robust 401(k) plan with employer contributions, a secure pension fund to support long-term financial well-being, and high-quality benefits that include a generous PTO package as well as medical, dental, and vision coverage.

At the heart of Denver Water’s workplace are its core values: vision, integrity, passion, excellence, and respect. These principles guide every aspect of the organization, fostering a collaborative and purpose-driven environment where employees are empowered to make a meaningful impact on the community and the future of water sustainability.

Under general supervision, operate and maintain the safe storage and delivery of raw water. Maintain ditches, canals, dams, conduits, reservoirs, culverts, and valves. Perform water changes through operation of valves and hydroelectric turbines.

This position does not have formal supervisory responsibilities over other employees.

• Take and record a variety of information which includes reservoir elevations, stream flow readings and weather data.
• Maintain patrol of departmental property to prevent vandalism, trespassing, and fires. Cooperate with various local public and private agencies.
• Maintain liaison with visitors to department facilities and work with local agencies concerning recreational opportunities at these facilities.
• Operate and maintain hydro power plant operations. Operate and maintain dams, valve houses, intakes, canals, ditches, conduits, flumes, and associated properties.
• Provide recordkeeping, documentation, reporting and data entry from internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure safe working conditions and practices through inspection.
• Assist with public relations and recreation activities including tours and orientations.
• Must be able to perform safety sensitive functions.
• Perform related work as required.