Utilities Operator II/III - Collections

CITY EQUITY STATEMENT
The City of Westminster welcomes diverse candidates from the broadest base possible. Our goal is to find the best candidate for the job-someone who belongs, not just fits. We value life and professional experiences, recognizing equivalent combinations of knowledge skills and education.

Aligned with our city SPIRIT values, the successful candidate will have a passion and commitment to serving a diverse population of residents and must respect and uphold the principles of justice, equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging.

We encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for this role, even if you believe you have a less traditional background than described we invite you to apply.

POSITION PURPOSE / IMPORTANT APPLICATION INFORMATION

This position is primarily responsible for operating a jetter or jetter/vacuum combination truck as well as supporting the field operations for the Utilities Operations Division. Candidates should also be skilled in the operation of a variety of other light and heavy construction and maintenance equipment used to repair and maintain sewer lines.

It is a mandatory requirement of this position to work overtime, take weekend duty, and be on call for emergency work such as snow removal, water breaks, and sewer backups. 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.Operating Hours are Monday through Thursday from 6:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

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.

ORGANIZATIONAL COMPETENCIES AND CULTURAL VALUES/GENERAL COMPETENCIES

The City's work culture encourages passionate, positive and enthusiastic employees who, along with our City Council and City Manager, are strong supporters of our mission: The City of Westminster provides high-quality core services and fosters resilience in order to promote a safe and thriving community. Westminster is a city of beautiful, safe, well-maintained neighborhoods and destinations with a vibrant, diverse economy, rich and resilient environment and a strong sense of community belonging. Our core values are embodied in our 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 continuously strives to meet the needs of the community by constantly focusing on customer service, efficient and effective utilization of resources, 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 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/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 the efficiency and effectiveness of the service or product being delivered
• Demonstrate support for team efforts by accepting new roles and responsibilities, and helping others achieve objectives
• Value diversity; demonstrate an awareness of differences; demonstrate sensitivity, and adapt behaviors and communication to accommodate these differences

GENERAL COMPETENCIES
Citywide - Every employee in this position is accountable to:

• Establish effective interpersonal relationships through honest, open communication and follow-through on commitments
• Recognize personal strengths and weaknesses and target areas for personal self-development
• Demonstrate initiative in performing job tasks
• Exhibit problem-solving skills leading to sound judgment and quality decisions
• Achieve goals, and handle assigned workload and new assignments effectively; demonstrate an ability to work independently
• Communicate effectively with individuals and groups using clear and concise verbal and written communications
• Demonstrate accountability for work, and take ownership in job performance
• Demonstrate concern for the accuracy and quality of work; take steps to correct mistakes and improve the overall product

Job Specific - Every employee in this position must be able to:

• Demonstrate knowledge of safety practices common to hazards such as confined space, traffic control, fall protection, proper PPE
• Demonstrate knowledge of the general practices applied in the care and safe operation of a wide variety of light to heavy construction and maintenance equipment, especially those related to Utilities Operations
• Build positive relationships and rapport with other team members both within the work group, the division, the department and across all departments
• Perform thorough daily vehicle inspections
• Demonstrate knowledge of the laws, regulations, and City’s policies, SOPs and standards; and ensure team members comply
• Demonstrate the ability to work with minimal supervision and both understand and follow oral instructions or written diagrams
• Demonstrate sufficient physical stamina to withstand fatiguing elements involved in operating light and heavy equipment for long hours and in adverse weather conditions
• Demonstrate ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with citizens, the public and contractors
• Demonstrate knowledge of using a telephone, fax machine, copier, two-way radio, pager, computer, and necessary computer programs
• Perform work safely to include operating various types of equipment and City vehicles
• Demonstrate proper handling of asbestos, excavation and trench safety and traffic control safety and ensure team members comply
• Communicate clearly,plan, and organize work in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale in rapidly changing situations under normal, stressful and/or emergency situations
• Analyze situations quickly and objectively, recognizing established precedents and practices, and using resourcefulness in meeting new problems
  
  

JOB SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS

Essential Job Functions, Duties, Responsibilities, and Tasks
Technical Operations & Program Support

• Operates jetting and combination cleaning equipment to maintain sewer lines and prevent system blockages
• Demonstrates knowledge in procedures and equipment related to the operation and maintenance of the collection system
• Performs routine and emergency repairs to collection system infrastructure, ensuring work meets safety and quality standards
• Supports compliance and asset management programs by accurately documenting work, reporting system conditions, and assisting with inspection or data collection efforts.
• Demonstrates consistent equipment care, field awareness, and technical competency in executing core maintenance tasks
• Contributes to the efficiency and reliability of system operations through proactive identification and communication of needed repairs

Team Support & Field Leadership

• Provides direction and support to crew members during daily operations, promoting safe work practices and teamwork
• Assists with informal training and mentorship of less experienced staff in the use of tools, equipment, and procedures
• Takes initiative in organizing field activities, adjusting to changing priorities, and escalating issues to supervisors when necessary
• Demonstrates accountability and leadership presence without requiring direct supervision for task execution
• Maintains readiness to assist with scheduling, on-call duties, or special projects when assigned

Communication & Collaboration

• Communicates clearly and respectfully with coworkers, supervisors, and members of the public during field work and service calls
• Keeps accurate records of daily work, including completed tasks, materials used, and field observations
• Participates actively in team meetings and contributes input from the field to improve operations and problem-solving
• Maintains a professional demeanor during high-contact interactions, including customer inquiries or complaints
• Demonstrates reliability in providing updates, following directions, and representing the department in the field

Maintains regular and punctual attendance
Other Duties and Responsibilities
May lead or direct small groups of employees on daily activitiesAssist in preparation of staff reports, agenda memos, and special letters and reportsWill be required to perform duties from other primary assignment areas, including but not limited to, the Distribution Maintenance Crew, Distribution Construction Crew, Meter Shop and Cross Connection Control Team, Reclaimed Water Crew, Infrastructure Asset Management Team, and the Street Division on snow removal Incumbent is accountable for all duties of this job, and other projects and responsibilities may be added at the City’s discretion.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS/PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

Education, Experience, Skills, Formal Training, Licenses, and Certifications
Required :

• Graduation from high school or possession of a GED
• Must possess a valid driver’s license, provide proof of a safe driving record, and maintain a safe driving record for continued employment
• Minimum two (2) years of experience in the operation of a wide variety of light and heavy equipment used in utilities construction and maintenance work
• Minimum two (2) years of experience in utilities operations: wastewater collections (preferred) and/or water distribution
• Must currently possess State of Colorado Class 1 Collections Certification with the ability to obtain a Class 2 Collections Certification within 12 months of hire
• Must possess a Commercial Driver License with the following endorsements: Air Brakes, Tanker, and Combination Vehicle/Class “A” License
• Must be able to pass a DOT (Department of Transportation) physical upon hire and then every two (2) years after that

Preferred :

• Three (3) or more years of experience in the operations and maintenance of wastewater collections systems
• CPR/first aid knowledge
• Certified for working in the field for the following: confined space entry, gas detection, Asbestos awareness, cement pipe awareness, and flagger training

Incumbent can progress from Utilities Operator II to Utilities Operator III upon the receipt of State of Colorado Collection certification Class 3 along with the request of the immediate supervisor. Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience, which would provide the required knowledge and skills, may be considered.
Physical Requirements
This position is physical in nature and requires sufficient physical strength and stamina to:

• Constantly sit while driving to and from work sites and operating heavy equipment on site, constantly walk on uneven terrain to assure crew safety and quality of work; frequently stand on uneven terrain
• Frequently squat and kneel in awkward confined spaces; occasionally crawl to inspect heavy equipment and work performed and balance to enter and exit vehicles and heavy equipment at elevated heights; constantly climb to enter equipment and vehicles at elevated heights; constantly bend to observe work from cab of equipment; constantly reach below and overhead to operate equipment and enter vehicles; constant twisting while operating heavy equipment
• Constant light/firm grasp and fine manipulation to handle tools, equipment and material
• Constant step up/down to use ladders to enter vehicles; constant actuate mechanism to operate heavy machinery and vehicles
• Constant near/far acuity and hearing to safely perform duties and perform office tasks
• Frequent lifting and carrying of up to 100 pounds from ground to waist to move manhole covers; constant lifting and carrying of up to 100 pounds to move cement bags and equipment; occasional pushing/pulling of up to 100 pounds twenty (20) feet to lift and move manhole covers and other equipment

WORKING CONDITIONS
Work is occasionally performed indoors and constantly outdoors with frequent exposure to extreme temperatures. Maintenance and repair are performed year-round on busy City streets where loud noise and traffic may cause a distraction. Work is very physical in nature and requires a great amount of physical exertion in extreme conditions while working in confined spaces. Exposure to chemicals, fumes, methane gas with limited ventilation, and human and medical waste products also exist. On-call duty is also required for emergency maintenance and snow removal.
Required Materials and Equipment
May operate light to heavy equipment and machinery used in utilities operations, such as backhoe, high-pressure sewer cleaners, sewer television van, forklifts, loaders, tandem-axle dump trucks with a plow, crane truck, as well as other similar equipment. May also operate electrical test equipment, diesel-powered electrical generators, basic hand and shop tools, saws, welders, cherry pickers or overhead cranes, boom trucks, shovels, and two-way radios. Personal computers, telephones, adding machines, and other basic office equipment.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

• Background check including employment references, criminal history, and driving record review
• DOT questionnaire (Form 49 CFR part 40 Drug and Alcohol Testing) and required background check will be submitted to previous employer for the past two years
• Drug screen
• Physical
• Must be legally entitled to work in the United States

The City of Westminster, Colorado, is a drug free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity and aims to have its workforce reflect the community.

The City of Westminster offers a comprehensive benefit package including:

• Health and Dental
• Flexible Spending
• Pension/Retirement Plans
• Term Life Insurance
• Long-term Disability
• Survivor Benefits
• Wellness Program
• Career Development Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Leave program that provides for vacation, holidays, sick leave, major illness, and on the job injury

For a more detailed overview of our General Non Exempt employee benefit package:
Benefit Package

The City of Westminster does not participate in the Social Security system. In lieu of Social Security contributions, the city contributes to a 401(a) defined contribution plan on your behalf.

401(a) Contribution Rates:
Employee Mandatory Contribution: 11.5% of your base pay. Contributions are pre-tax and fully vested.
Employer Contribution: 12% of your base pay.

Employer Contribution Vesting Schedule

• Less than 3 years - 0%
• 3 to 4 years - 60%
• 4 to 5 years - 80%
• Over 5 years - 100%
• For employees age 55 and older, the employer contributions are 100% vested

The City of Westminster provides employees with innovative and practical ways to improve their commute through two key features, EcoPass and Commute Benefits powered by Commutrics. EcoPass provides unlimited trips on RTD's core transit services and Commute Rewards allows you to record your trips and get rewards based on your commute mode.

Closing Date/Time: 9/8/2025 8:30 AM Mountain

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• City of Westminster, Colorado

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