Description

Why Work for Dillon
Dillon is committed to supporting its employees with a comprehensive benefit package and programs designed to enhance wellbeing, financial stability, and work life balance. Team members enjoy living and working in a mountain community with close access to trails, the Dillon Reservoir, and a wide variety of cultural and recreational activities.

Benefits

• On-Call Pay
• Certifications paid for by the Town!
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and AD&D Insurance
• Paid Vacation Time (accrual begins at 16 days per year and increases with tenure)
• Paid Sick Time (15 days per year)
• 13 Holidays per year
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
• Retirement match of 8% for full-time employees.
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee housing options
• Rental and down payment assistance programs
• 40% employee discount on Dillon merchandise
• Discount on Dillon Marina rentals
• 6 tickets to Dillon Amphitheater events each year
• Recreation Center membership discount

Chief Plant Operator

Approximate annual income: $79,627 - $111,479

GENERAL SUMMARY:
This is a highly skilled and limited supervisory level of work related to the operation and maintenance of water treatment facilities. Independent judgment must be exercised, and the delegation of additional duties will and can be made over extended periods of time.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES
System Supervision & Maintenance: Supervises the control and use of, and assumes responsibility for all materials, supplies and equipment used in the operation, maintenance, construction, and repair of water treatment facilities. Inspects and supervises the repair of water quality equipment, pumping stations, meters, pressure reducers and backflow preventers at frequent intervals to ensure that all aspects of the systems are functioning properly. Staff Leadership & Management: Exercises close supervision over assigned treatment plant operators and others as assigned. Assists in motivating and evaluating assigned personnel. Organizes and supervises the activities of various crews performing construction and maintenance work. Safety & Training: Oversees the safety of assigned personnel by instructing individuals in proper safety procedures and monitoring work in progress. Regulatory Compliance & Reporting: Enforces rules, regulations, policies, and procedures relating to the operation of the water utility systems. Budgeting & Procurement: Analyzes annual operating costs and makes recommendations for department budgets. Requisitions needed supplies for the department and maintains a variety of records relating to personnel, equipment, supplies, water consumption and reports. Planning & Engineering: Assists in short and long-term planning of capital improvement projects. Assists in the design and installation of new water treatment lines, pumps, plants or related systems and facilities. Communication & Coordination: Provides information to the public concerning water treatment and quality. Field & On-Call Response: Participate in the mandatory on-call rotation to respond to after-hours, weekend, and holiday emergency utility calls. Other Tasks: Performs other related work as assigned (examples listed may not include all tasks which may be found in positions of this class).

Utility Superintendent

Approximate annual income: $107,143 - $150,000
GENERAL SUMMARY:
The Utility Superintendent is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the Town of Dillon Water Treatment Facility, Water Distribution System, and Wastewater Collection System. This position performs and oversees a variety of skilled, semi-skilled, and routine tasks required in operating, maintaining, and optimizing the Town’s water and wastewater infrastructure. Key operational areas include the membrane water treatment plant, water distribution system and storage, sanitary sewer collection system, cross-connection control program, raw water intakes, and GIS information systems. This position is given considerable latitude for independent judgment and decision-making to ensure compliance with federal and state drinking water standards. 

PRINCIPLE DUTIES
System Supervision & Maintenance: Provide supervision of all activities associated with the operation and maintenance of the water treatment facility, water distribution system, and wastewater collection system to ensure continuous service, and ensure that proper maintenance programs are formulated and implemented. Staff Leadership & Management: Plan, organize, motivate, schedule, direct, establish responsibilities, and review activities of employees to meet all job requirements, formulating and scheduling all work of subordinates including on-the-job training. Supervise, coordinate, and inspect work activities to ensure safe, efficient performance in accordance with standard operating procedures. Team Development & Training: Work to improve the knowledge and abilities of the water department team by training and delegating responsibilities accordingly. Safety & Emergency Response: Formulate and implement employee safety training programs to alleviate occupational hazards. Provide supervision and technical expertise in formulating emergency operations procedures to minimize service interruptions, performing service or providing guidance during emergency repairs. Regulatory Compliance & Reporting: Provide and maintain complete reports and records to ensure compliance with town, state, and federal regulatory requirements, and maintain accurate records of work to include labor and material. Budgeting & Procurement: Assist with budget development and implementation. Work with personnel to ensure repair material, equipment, and chemicals are ordered on a timely basis and on hand when needed, handling purchase requests as required. Planning & Engineering: Participate in the long-range planning and design of water infrastructure replacement and maintenance projects. Work with the town's engineering department on the integration of new water and sewer facilities. Troubleshooting & Cost Estimating: Determine resolutions, troubleshoot utility problems, determine corrective actions, prioritize projects, and design and prepare cost estimates on small projects. Communication & Coordination: Respond to requests and inquiries by utility and construction companies, contractors, outside agencies, and the public. Coordinate work activity with the treatment operation, town departments, and other agencies. Field & On-Call Response: Participate in the mandatory on-call rotation to respond to after-hours, weekend, and holiday emergency utility calls.

Requirements

Chief Plant Operator

QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Experience: Graduation from a standard high school. Additional course work in water, wastewater, environmental, and computer technology is desired. Thorough knowledge of equipment, facilities, materials, methods, and procedures used in the operation of a water treatment facility. Considerable knowledge of equipment, facilities, materials, methods and procedures for operation and installation of water distribution and wastewater collection systems. Required Certifications: Colorado Class A Water Treatment License Driver's License Requirement: Valid Colorado Driver’s License Schedule & On-Call Availability: Must be available for on-call shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays on a rotating basis, working an equal share of total on-call hours for the department, and be available to work overtime when required to meet operational needs. Technical Systems Knowledge: Knowledge of principles and practices of construction and maintenance of water/sewer systems, including mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic equipment, chemicals, and materials. Knowledge of procedures to locate lines, pump stations, and valves, and understanding of emergency equipment use. Equipment & Software Skills: Skill in the operation of assigned tools and equipment, and computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or related software. Communication & Interpersonal Skills: Ability to speak, write, and understand English proficiently. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, subordinates, other departments, vendors, contractors, and the public. 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job; reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. The employee frequently works outdoors in variable weather conditions, near moving mechanical parts, in wet/humid environments, and in areas with vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to high/precarious locations, chemical fumes, airborne particles, toxic or caustic substances, and electrical hazards, with noise levels ranging from moderate to loud. This position requires the ability to perform heavy manual tasks for extended periods of time and the physical ability to access all areas of town-owned facilities. The employee is frequently required to stand, talk, hear, reach, and use hands/fingers to operate tools and equipment, and is regularly required to walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, taste, or smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. This position may require that incumbents wear and maintain appropriate personal protective equipment such as, but not limited to, steel-toed shoes, hard hats, safety glasses, gloves, or other safety attire and equipment in designated areas of risk.

Utility Superintendent

QUALIFICATIONS
Education & Experience: Requires any combination of education (above the high school level) and/or experience and training equivalent to five (5) years in fields related to water and sewer operations which provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities, in such positions as Utility Supervisor, Utility Manager, Superintendent or Assistant Superintendent. Additional coursework from a trade or technical school in maintenance, repair, and construction is desired. Required Certifications: Class A Water Treatment License, Class I Distribution License, Class I Collection License, and Backflow & Cross Connection Certified. Driver's License Requirement: Requires a valid driver’s license; a valid Colorado Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) is preferred. Schedule & On-Call Availability: Must be available for on-call shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays on a rotating basis, working an equal share of total on-call hours for the department, and be available to work overtime when required to meet operational needs. Regulatory & Legal Knowledge: Knowledge of federal laws, occupational hazards, and safety requirements according to OSHA, EPA, federal, state, and city standards. Knowledge of water law and rights needed to operate legal decrees for municipal operations. Technical Systems Knowledge: Knowledge of principles and practices of construction and maintenance of water/sewer systems, including mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic equipment, chemicals, and materials. Knowledge of procedures to locate lines, pump stations, and valves, and understanding of emergency equipment use. Building & Construction Proficiency: Considerable knowledge of building codes across all trades (electrical, plumbing, HVAC, basic maintenance), with the ability to read and review blueprints, design/construction drawings, and contract documents. Equipment & Software Skills: Skill in the operation of assigned tools and equipment, and computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or related software. Communication & Interpersonal Skills: Ability to speak, write, and understand English proficiently. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, subordinates, other departments, vendors, contractors, and the public. 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS: 
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job; reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. The employee frequently works outdoors in variable weather conditions, near moving mechanical parts, in wet/humid environments, and in areas with vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to high/precarious locations, chemical fumes, airborne particles, toxic or caustic substances, and electrical hazards, with noise levels ranging from moderate to loud. This position requires the ability to perform heavy manual tasks for extended periods of time and the physical ability to access all areas of town-owned facilities. The employee is frequently required to stand, talk, hear, reach, and use hands/fingers to operate tools and equipment, and is regularly required to walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, taste, or smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. This position may require that incumbents wear and maintain appropriate personal protective equipment such as, but not limited to, steel-toed shoes, hard hats, safety glasses, gloves, or other safety attire and equipment in designated areas of risk.