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City Of Durango Distribution/Collections Technician in Durango, Colorado
POSITION: Distribution/Collections Technician
DUTIES: * Inspect, maintain, and replace water meters to ensure proper operation * Maintain water distribution and wastewater collection systems, including hydrants, main lines, and sewer lines * Conduct sewer line inspections, maintenance, and repairs; lay new water and sewer lines as required * Operate pneumatic and hand tools; light equipment and trucks; and heavy equipment, including motor graders and heavy wheel front-end loaders during snow plowing and removal operations * Perform pumping station maintenance * Locate and mark water and sewer lines * Respond promptly to emergency callouts and repair needs
REQUIREMENTS: * Equivalent to completion of high school or GED * One year of experience performing maintenance work * Must obtain a CDL within six months of hire date * Must obtain and maintain certification in Water Distribution and Wastewater * Collection within one year of hire date * Knowledge of general construction, maintenance, and repair related to water and wastewater distribution and collection systems * Commitment to delivering excellent customer service and following safety practices
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WAGE: $18-39-$23.91 / Hour
SHIFTS: Monday-Friday 08:000 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
JOB SITE: Parks & Recreation 949 E. 2nd Ave. Durango, Co. 81301
BENEFITS: * Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance * Ample personal time off (PTO) and 11 paid holidays * 401(a) retirement plan and optional deferred compensation plan * Basic life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) coverage * Long-term disability coverage * Paid FMLA * Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP) * Free access to the Durango Community Recreation Center and Chapman Hill Ice Rink & Ski Area * Holistic Employee Wellness Program, addressing physical, mental, financial, and professional well-being * Free transit pass and family member discounts * Reimbursement for job-related classes to foster continuous learning * Sixteen hours of volunteer time off per year to support local non-profit organization
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