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

Overview

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. On-the-job and classroom training are provided to ensure success. We are seeking individuals who are eager to learn, work in the field, and serve the public, with an interest or experience in skilled trades and equipment operation.

This opportunity includes competitive pay and benefits and a values-driven work environment.

The Water Field workgroup operates and maintains approximately 540 miles of Water Distribution piping system, including hydrants, valves, pumps, meters and other appurtenances. The Wastewater Field workgroup operates and maintains approximately 400 miles of Wastewater piping system, including 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, PRVs, storage tanks and other related infrastructure.

Operating Hours are Monday through Thursday from 6:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Overtime, weekend duty, and on-call for emergency work (water breaks, sewer backups, snow removal) are mandatory. 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 ($23.25 to $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 candidate. Westminster also offers a Multilingual Stipend Program to encourage and reward benefited employees who are fluent in languages other than English. Benefited employees have the opportunity to test language proficiency and qualify for a bi-weekly stipend that varies based on proficiency and usage.

The City's work culture encourages passionate, positive and enthusiastic employees who, along with our City Council and City Manager, support our mission:
The City of Westminster provides high-quality core services and fosters resilience to promote a safe and thriving community. Westminster is a city of beautiful, safe, well-maintained neighborhoods and destinations with a vibrant, diverse economy and strong sense of community belonging. Our core values are embodied in SPIRIT (Service – People – Integrity – Respect – Innovation – Teamwork).

This position supports the goals of the Public Works and Utilities Department, which maintains and enhances the safety and well-being of the community by providing exceptional water and wastewater service and maintaining the city’s extensive network of street infrastructure. The department focuses on customer service, efficient resource utilization, safety, innovation, and teamwork.

Every employee is accountable to:

• 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 satisfaction and address needs; 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 oneself professionally
• Demonstrate integrity and trust through credibility, reliability, commitment, loyalty, and ethical behavior
• Address difficult or contentious issues constructively
• Support and promote change;…