Water Leak Survey Specialist

Water Leak Survey SpecialistJob Type: Skilled Trades & CraftPay Range $38.73 to $40.67Location Colorado Springs, CODate First Posted 11/13/24Applications are being accepted through: 11/19/24If no date is displayed, applications are being accepted on an ongoing basis; however, this job posting may close at any time after a minimum of 5 days of being posted.Water Leak Survey SpecialistThe start date will be January 2025Colorado Springs Utilities’ Water Leak Survey & Detection team is looking for a Water Leak Survey Specialist . In this job, you will be responsible for leak surveys, valve exercising, detailed investigations, and troubleshooting for Colorado Springs Utilities’ internal and external customers. You will provide an added level of support to other water leak survey activities, as you will also be responsible for the analytical data as it relates to leak surveys, computerized equipment, and working directly with Laboratory Services for water quality sampling and identification.Key responsibilities for the role include:

Utilizing acoustic, mechanical, and computerized equipment in the completion of distribution system surveys to detect and classify water leaks and pinpoint leak locations

Calibrating and maintaining data logger and acoustic leak noise correlation equipment

Responding to customer calls for water leak investigations

Performing leak surveys on system extensions to ensure adequate installation under warranty

Completing work orders, time entry, and detailed investigative reports

Working with other departments to identify and locate potential leaks

Providing training to other personnel regarding water survey equipment and techniques

Creating detailed survey results and performance presentations to be utilized by managers and claims personnel as official documentation of surveys and investigations

Implementing quality assurance procedures

Collection and testing of water samples to determine water quality and identification of possible leaks

Reviewing, editing, and analyzing pollutant, meteorological, and groundwater field data. Interpreting data, preparing and analyzing technical reports, and maintaining required logs

This position will require the successful candidate to work overtime and be on call as needed. In addition, this position requires a great deal of walking, lifting, and working in all types of weather conditions.Who you are… The ideal candidate will possess previous water leak survey experience, water distribution system operation, maintenance, and repair experience with a focus on leak identification and repair. Solid knowledge of general construction principles, including knowledge of essential hand tools, and a working knowledge of water utility distribution systems design and function is expected.This job requires the use of a jackhammer, vibrations, fumes, odors, dust, gases, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, workspace restrictions, and intense noises.

Additional skills, abilities, and certifications/licenses we seek:

Must demonstrate technical aptitude and curiosity

The ideal candidate would have a State of Colorado Water Distribution System Operator I or higher certification and demonstrate the ability to obtain a Distribution 2 within one year of hire

This position requires driving a Colorado Springs Utilities vehicle, so a valid driver’s license is required

Our Commitment to Our Employees…Our people are the heart and soul of Colorado Springs Utilities. They keep the lights on, gas flowing, water coming in, and wastewater leaving. We do not just say people are important – we prove it! That’s why we are honored to invest in protecting the health and financial security of our employees and their families through our rich benefits program.

Time Off – Because everybody needs time off to recharge

Vacation – New employees accrue 13 days of paid time off to start, while our more tenured employees accrue 24 days per year

Personal Leave –3 days per year of personal leave

Paid Holidays –12 paid holidays per year

Sick Leave – Accrue 12 days of sick leave annually for those days when you or a family member is feeling under the weather

Vacation Buy – Purchase up to 40 hours of additional vacation time

Pension Plan – Looking forward to a comfortable lifestyle once you’re done working? The Colorado Public Employees’ Retirement Association (PERA) provides you with retirement benefits and peace of mind when you retire

Medical – Select from three comprehensive medical plans, starting at $0 per month. Employees also enjoy access to a Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA). (effective the 1st of the month following your start date)

Wellness Program – Voluntary wellness program that allows you and your spouse to each earn up to $500 to use towards healthcare expenses, $100 in Visa gift cards, and up to $400 in gym membership reimbursements

Dental – Select from two dental plans, with in-network PPO preventive care covered at 100% and access to orthodontia coverage (effective the 1st of the month following your start date)

Vision – Voluntary plan that covers full vision care services and discounts on LASIK eye surgery (effective the 1st of the month following your start date)

Retirement Saving Programs – Supplement your pension plan with voluntary retirement programs such as the PERAPlus 401(k) and MissionSquare’s Roth IRA and 457 plans

Disability Coverage – Short-Term (STD) and Long-Term Disability (LTD) insurance available for purchase (effective the 1st of the month following your start date)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Makes the going a little easier by aiding with mental health, stress management, work-life balance, financial and legal matters, and much more

Long-Term Care Insurance (LTC) – Whether it's due to an accident or a serious illness, LTC insurance is available for purchase to help you and your loved ones (effective the 1st of the month following your start date)

Life Insurance – Company-paid life insurance and supplemental coverage available (effective the 1st of the month following your start date)

Tuition Reimbursement – Employees are eligible to receive up to $5,250 annually for Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifying Public Service Employer – Payments made towards student loans may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

ATTENTION :

All positions will be posted for a minimum of 5 calendar days.

Starting pay will be determined within the posted pay range based on the experience, education, and training of the successful candidate; if there is a single pay rate posted, the job starts at that rate.

Colorado Springs Utilities does not sponsor work visas of any kind (including but not limited to F-1, H-1B, or TN visas with a STEM OPT extension). Eligible applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.

Colorado Springs Utilities is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Our differences make us richer. Learning and growing from one another makes us more than what we were. We want our workforce to be as diverse as our business and recognize the limitless benefits of this commitment. Our desire is to have the organization reflect the diversity of the Pikes Peak Region. As an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, it is our commitment that no person shall be unlawfully discriminated against because of race, color, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, religious convictions, veteran status, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Affirmative Action is Colorado Springs Utilities’ effort to ensure positive steps are taken to have a representative workforce reflective of the relevant available labor force.For more information regarding applicant rights, visit https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htmAccessibility Accommodations . If you are an individual with a disability or disabled veteran who is unable to use our online tools to search and apply for jobs, you may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting us at accessibility@csu.org or by calling 719-668-7500. This option is reserved for individuals who are unable to use or require assistance with the online tools as the result of a disability and is not intended for other purposes.E-Verify and Right to Work Notice . Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. Colorado Springs Utilities participates in E-Verify. For more information on your rights and responsibilities as an applicant, please visit: http://coloradospringsutilities.jobs/applicants-rights-and-responsibilities/ . If you have a legal right to work in the United States, there are laws to protect you against discrimination in the workplace. You should know that no employer can deny you a job or fire you because of your national origin. Unless mandated by law or government contract, employers cannot require you to be a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident or refuse any legally acceptable documents. If any of these things have happened to you, you may have a valid charge of discrimination that can be filed with the OSC. Contact the OSC for assistance in your own language. Call 1-800-255-7688. TDD for the hearing impaired is 1-800-237-2515. In the Washington, D.C., area, please call 202-616-5594, TDD 202-616-5525 Or write to: U.S. Department of Justice Office of Special Counsel NYA 950 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W. Washington, DC 20530.Have a question? If you have a question about a position or need assistance from a recruiter, email us at csurecruiting@csu.org or call 719-668-7500.Job Type: Skilled Trades & Craft