Works with the Water Treatment ORC to operate and maintain the Town of Palisade microfiltration membrane water treatment facility, manage the Town of Palisade watershed and source water infrastructure and assist with Distribution system maintenance.

This position will also include assisting other department employees in the areas of water distribution, wastewater collection, wastewater treatment, and street maintenance.

For a full job description and application please visit https://palisade.colorado.gov/employment-forms/employment

Salary: $70,000.00 - $80,000.00

Requirements

In-depth knowledge of State of Colorado and federal regulations regarding the treatment and distribution of water.

Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in written communications.

Ability to maintain and establish effective working relationships with co-workers, government agencies, contractors, and customers.

Use interpersonal communications to resolve customer service complaints and problems.

Knowledge of correct safety practices used in confined space entry and trenching and shoring.

Knowledge of Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA).

Physical Requirements:

Ability to conduct activities requiring extensive walking and standing and moderate sitting.

Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull burdens up to 50 lbs. frequently and up to 100 pounds on a daily basis.

Ability to perform activities requiring climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling/bending, crouching, crawling, and reaching daily.

Ability to hear and respond to routine telephone and interpersonal communication, two-way radios, and pager signals. Ability to hear and respond to alarms, signals, and machinery noises associated with a work environment.

Ability to utilize the full scope of visual capacity in performing duties.

Physical ability to operate a motorized vehicle and light/medium equipment.

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