Water Distribution Associate Tech - LTE

Position Summary

This is a limited-term position with an expected end date of April 2025. This date may be extended.

Under direct supervision, Water Distribution Associate Technician LTE performs field activities related to the operation and maintenance of the distribution system. Responds to emergency-related tasks that occur throughout the distribution system. Operates distribution and transmission valves and isolates water mains for both internal and external customers. Conducts water quality investigations for individual customers with water quality issues. Performs inspection and maintenance on distribution assets including tasks such as flushing, valve exercising, pressure regulating valve calibration, etc.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Act as first responders to investigate reported leaks. Determine responsibility for leak repairs and make appropriate notifications. Issue leak notices. Generate work orders to initiate repairs.
• Operate valves and hydrants. Perform fire flow tests as required.
• Perform maintenance on distribution assets including tasks such as flushing, valve exercising, pressure regulating valve calibration, etc.
• Perform facility inspections at pump stations, decentralization stations, and job sites.
• Provide assistance to other Water Distribution workgroups such as System Operations, Utility Locating, T&D Construction and Maintenance.
• Perform activities such as unidirectional flushing, sampling, and analyses to monitor, maintain, and improve water quality in the distribution system. Ensure compliance with applicable discharge permits.
• Monitor SCADA and investigate pressure problems within the distribution system. Perform valve surveys.
• Under direct supervision, perform complex shutouts at pump stations and of transmission and distribution systems associated with capital construction projects. Perform dewatering, disinfection, dichlorination, and flushing operations.
• Under direct supervision, perform leak detection services.
• Provide after-hours coverage for Customer Service Field related to service turn-ons and turn-offs, meter issues, and billing inquiries.
• Ensure that all work is performed in accordance with Departmental safety standards and policies.
• May be required to perform on-call duty, work shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime as directed, and work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions.
• Must be able to perform safety-sensitive functions. • Perform related work as required.

This Limited-term appointment is within the competitive service. Limited-term regular employees have the same rights and privileges and are subject to the same requirements under the Personnel Policies as regular employees. Limited-term appointments are used to fill positions for projects that are expected to take two or more years for completion, but which are clearly not continuing in nature and will terminate upon completion of the work. Denver Water also reserves the right to terminate the position if the Limited-term employee's role on the project is completed or it is determined that there is no longer a need for the position on the project.

Individuals who are selected for Limited-term employment with Denver Water will be appointed for a pre-determined period of time depending on project needs, but that period may be shortened or extended depending on project needs. A limited-term appointment will end when the employee's role on a project is completed or it is determined there is no longer a need for the limited-term position on the project.

The first six months of employment for a Limited-term employee is an introductory period. During this period, your employment can be terminated at any time, and are entitled to the same limited protection and procedures provided to introductory employees.

Eligibility for Benefits: Limited-term employees are eligible to participate in Denver Water Employees Health, Dental and Vision Benefits, as well as Paid Time Off, and after the six months introductory period, are eligible for Denver Water benefits that include a pension plan, 401K Plan with 3% match, 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, and Life Insurance.

Compensation: Limited-term employees are eligible for within-grade increases through Denver Water's annual merit program. Limited-term employees are able to compete for other Limited-term or Regular status positions if seeking other opportunities.