Utility Technician I​/II​/III​/IV

Utility Technician

The City of Golden is currently seeking Utility Technician applicants. Come and see why the City of Golden is the place you want to be! Being a Golden employee is more than just a job, it's a lifestyle. Golden is a vibrant outdoor community making it a great place to live, work and play. Location, location, location – Work near great restaurants and shops, hit the trails, and enjoy the outdoor scenery of Clear Creek and the foothills.

Convenient commuting from all directions.

Paid time off – Paid vacation starts at 16 days (that's over 3 weeks!), plus 12 days of sick time and 12 paid holidays each year.

Great benefits – The City matches up to 8% of your retirement contributions, plus offers a full-spectrum of benefits and perks, including tuition reimbursement!

This position performs a variety of activities and equipment operation in the construction, operation, repair, maintenance, and replacement of city water and sewer facilities and systems. On–call assignments are required. Utility Technician I:
Entry level position. Utility Technician II:
Journey level position. Utility Technician III:
Journey level position. Utility Technician IV:
Senior level position.

Inspects, repairs, and conducts preventative maintenance on water and sewer facilities and systems including water distribution mains, valves, hydrants, water meters, head gates, reservoirs, manholes, wastewater collection lines, and other appurtenances. Test, disassemble, clean and repair commercial and residential water meters; sand blast and replace worn or faulty parts. Maintain a variety of records relating to inspection, prevention, maintenance, and work activities.

Responds to customer complaints and inquiries; responds to water main breaks and sewer backups and water pressure loss. Notify affected residences and businesses when services are interrupted. Identify equipment and material needs for each assigned project. Maintain an inventory of parts, tools, materials, and equipment used. Performs required labor involved in pavement cutting, digging, repairing and back filling. Install, repair, and replace manholes, fire hydrants, valves, meters and meter vaults and boxes;
Utility Technician II/III/IV: exercise valves according to prescribed schedules. Locates city owned water, sewer, storm and telecommunication lines. Remove and apply paint to water and wastewater facilities and equipment. Weld and fabricate tools, equipment, plumbing parts, and vault lids using arc and gas welding equipment. Rotating on-call duty as assigned. Other duties as assigned. Additional Duties Utility Technician III/IV Install street barricades and cones prior to the performance of construction and repair activities, direct and control traffic around work sites.

Act as traffic control tech in conformance with MUTCD. Utility Technician III Acts as crew lead as assigned and in the absence of the Utilities Supervisor. Acts as ORC (Operator in Responsible Charge) as assigned. Utility Technician IV Acts as ORC (Operator in Responsible Charge) as assigned. Responsible for supervision of confined space and trenching activities.

High school diploma or general education diploma (GED). Must possess basic computer skills necessary to meet the requirements of the position. Utility Technician I Previous water or wastewater experience preferred. Utility Technician II Minimum 2 years' experience working in water or wastewater and/or heavy construction. Minimum Utility Technician I experience or similar from other entity. Proficiency in at least four (4) of the following skills:
Water Meter Operations & Maintenance, Fire Hydrant Operations & Maintenance, Water Valve Operations & Maintenance, Water & Sanitary Sewer Main Repair, Pump Station Inspection/Maintenance, Water Tank Operations & Maintenance, Sanitary Sewer Manhole Operations & Maintenance, Sanitary Sewer Main Operations & Maintenance (jetting), Sanitary Sewer Main Camera Operation, Utility Locates, Reservoir & Tunnel Operations & Maintenance. Utility Technician III Minimum 3 years' experience working in water or wastewater and/or heavy construction.

Minimum Utility Technician II experience or…