The Town of Carbondale Utility Department is seeking motivated individuals to join our team in a variety of roles supporting water treatment, wastewater treatment, distribution, and collection system operations. This posting may be used to fill Maintenance Worker, Utility Technician, Water Operator I to III, or Wastewater Operator I to III positions.

Individuals who are not Colorado certified professionals and hold no license will receive a pay rate of $30.90.

ABOUT THE WORK

Employees help ensure Carbondale’s drinking water, wastewater treatment, and infrastructure systems operate safely and reliably. Duties vary by level but include maintenance, repairs, plant operations, sampling, SCADA monitoring, field work, meter services, and distribution/collection system tasks.

ENTRY-LEVEL & TECHNICIAN RESPONSIBILITIES

Assist with operation and maintenance of water and wastewater facilities

Perform routine maintenance of pumps, valves, chemical systems, and SCADA-connected equipment

Repair and maintain water distribution mains, fire hydrants, valves, and service lines

Support wastewater collection system work, such as lift station checks, jetting, CCTV inspections, and manhole maintenance

Read water meters, perform meter replacements, and troubleshoot issues

Learn to interpret utility maps, plans, and field locates

OPERATOR-LEVEL RESPONSIBILITIES (STATE-LICENSED POSITIONS)

Operate and monitor Water & Wastewater Treatment Plants in compliance with CDPHE regulations

Interpret laboratory data, SCADA trends, and process indicators

Adjust flows, chemical dosing, filtration, aeration, clarification, digestion, and disinfection

Perform regulatory sampling and reporting

Troubleshoot advanced mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation issues

DESIRED EXPERIENCE & SKILLS

Mechanical aptitude (pumps, motors, valves, piping)

Industrial or utility experience in water/wastewater, oil & gas, mining, construction, irrigation, etc.

Plumbing, pipefitting, welding, fabrication

Electrical troubleshooting or understanding of controls/SCADA

Heavy equipment operation (backhoe, mini-excavator, loaders)

Ability to read maps, plans, and schematics

Water/Wastewater certifications preferred but not required

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Must be 18+ years old

High school diploma or GED

Valid Colorado Driver’s License

Ability to perform physical outdoor work

Must pass physical, background check, integrity test, and drug screen

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Hourly Pay Range: $30.90–$52.69 (DOE & Licensure)

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan with employer contribution

Flexible spending account

Paid vacation, holiday, and sick leave

Training, certification reimbursement, and advancement opportunities

Daily employee shuttle from Parachute to Carbondale

WORK SCHEDULE

Monday–Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Rotating on-call assignments with overtime pay

Occasional weekend duties based on operator level

APPLY

For job descriptions and application, visit carbondalegov.org

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $30.90 - $52.69 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

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