Hydro Operator - Williams Fork Reservoir

Skills/Competencies

• The use of power and hand tools, operation of heavy equipment, pumps, generators, recording devices, hoisting equipment and snow blowers.
• Computer and applicable software skills.
• Interpersonal relations.
• Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.
• This is a safety sensitive job where an employee's direct action/inaction may lead to immediate harm to self, team, or the public and/or will have significant risk to the mission of Denver Water. To promote the safety, employees in this job must possess English proficiency adequate to effectively communicate with customers and coworkers, including proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
• Respiratory Protection Testing
• This position is subject to respiratory protection testing as directed per Denver Water Physician.
• An offer of employment may be contingent upon satisfactory results of a post-offer drug test and alcohol. Denver Water tests for the following: amphetamines, cocaine, marijuana (THC), opioids, and phencyclidine (PCP). A strength test may also be conducted due to the physical requirements of the position. This strength test may include lifting, pushing, and pulling various amounts of weight as well as crouching, squatting, and lifting one’s own body weight from various positions. If the position is deemed safety-sensitive or requires a CDL, you will be placed on the random drug and alcohol testing list, which means you may be tested if your name is selected while employed at Denver Water.
• Applicants for employment at Denver Water must be authorized to work in the U.S. Denver Water will not sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa.

Position Summary

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Take and record a variety of information which include reservoir elevations, stream flow readings and weather data.
• Maintain patrol of departmental property to prevent vandalism, trespassing, and fires. Cooperate with various local public and private agencies.
• Maintain liaison with visitors to department facilities and work with local agencies concerning recreational opportunities at these facilities.
• Operate and maintain hydro power plant operations. Operate and maintain dams, valve houses, intakes, canals, ditches, conduits, flumes, and associated properties.
• Provide recordkeeping, documentation, reporting, and data entry from internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure safe working conditions and practices through inspection.
• Assist with public relations and recreation activities including tours and orientations.
• Must be able to perform safety sensitive functions.
• Perform related work as required.

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