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  • Student Apprentice - Utilities (Temporary)

    Municipal Service Center, Colorado United States Westminster, Colorado Part Time $18.57 - $23.76 Hourly Jun 24, 2025
    City of Westminster, Colorado Employer:

    Westminster, Colorado

    Welcome to employment with the City of Westminster, Colorado! Centrally located between Denver and Boulder, Colorado, on the US Highway 36 high-tech corridor, Westminster is a beautiful city designed for an exceptional quality of life. The community is a nationally recognized community with a reputation for innovation and progressive management in local government. Over 115,000 residents enjoy superb recreation amenities, beautiful neighborhoods, numerous entertainment and shopping opportunities. Westminster is 80% developed and maintains a goal to preserve 15% (3,300 acres) of its land area for natural open space. The City of Westminster, Colorado, is a drug free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity and aims to have its workforce reflect the community. The City of Westminster offers a bonus of up to $1,500 per year depending on the employee's level of fluency in Spanish, Hmong, Laotian, and/or American Sign Language (ASL). The City's work culture encourages passionate, positive and enthusiastic employees who, along with our City Council and City Manager, are strong supporters of our mission: Westminster’s purpose is to provide core services and foster economic resilience to give our community the opportunity to thrive. Our core values are embodied in our SPIRIT (Service – Pride – Integrity – Responsibility – Innovation – Teamwork). The City of Westminster is a full-service city employing over 1,600 talented individuals in a variety of jobs. Our employees are committed to delivering the highest quality of service to the local community in areas of:  Law Enforcement Fire, Medical and Emergency Management Parks, Open Space, Golf and Recreation Library Services Community Development, including City Planning and Engineering Economic Development Utilities Operations Street Maintenance Plus internal services including: Human Resources, City Management, City Attorney’s Office, Finance, Facilities Management and Fleet Management  The City of Westminster offers a comprehensive benefit package including: Health and Dental Insurance, General Leave that provides vacation, holidays, and illness leave, Flexible Spending, Pension/ Retirement Plans, Term Life Insurance, Long-term Disability, Survivor Benefits, Wellness Program, and Education and Training Reimbursement. You are welcome to apply online for any open City of Westminster position. Click on the appropriate job title for a detailed job announcement. Please note, that unless otherwise indicated, jobs close at 8:30 a.m. on the posted closing date. Applications can take from 20 to 30 minutes to complete, so please allow plenty of time for completion. Applications submitted after the job closing deadline cannot be accepted. Current City of Westminster employees may be eligible to apply for internal jobs when they are available. Business hours for City Hall, and several administrative offices are Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. However, working schedules may vary depending on the needs of the operation.

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    Job Description

    CITY EQUITY STATEMENT
    The City of Westminster welcomes diverse candidates from the broadest base possible. Our goal is to find the best candidate for the job-someone who belongs, not just fits. We value life and professional experiences, recognizing equivalent combinations of knowledge skills and education.

    Aligned with our city SPIRIT values, the successful candidate will have a passion and commitment to serving a diverse population of residents and must respect and uphold the principles of justice, equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging.

    We encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for this role, even if you believe you have a less traditional background than described we invite you to apply.

    POSITION PURPOSE / IMPORTANT APPLICATION INFORMATION

    Are you looking to complete a degree or certification in Water Quality from Red Rocks Community College while gaining on-the-job experience as an operator for a municipal utilities system?

    The Student Apprentice is an entry-level, part-time, and benefited position. The City of Westminster is recruiting for individuals to complete a comprehensive two (2)-year registered apprenticeship program in our Public Works and Utilities department. This two (2)-year program includes 2,000-hours on-the-job learning minimum (City of Westminster), 390 hours of related instruction (Red Rocks Community College) as well as 50 percent tuition assistance for qualified candidates. In addition to competitive pay and benefits, and a values-driven work environment, you will be provided with on-the-job and classroom training to ensure your success. We are seeking individuals who have a strong desire to learn, work hard in the field, and serve the public. We also look for candidates who are interested or experienced in skilled trades and equipment operation. If this opportunity interests you, please read on for more details and apply!

    The Utilities Division operates and maintains the city’s water and wastewater system assets which includes the following infrastructure:
    • Potable water piping to include related appurtenances such as valves, hydrants and meters
    • Pumping Stations
    • Water Treatment Facilities
    • Water Storage Tanks
    • Wastewater piping
    • Lift Stations
    • Wastewater Treatment Facilities
    • Reclaimed Treatment Facilities

    The Division is further divided into the following work groups:
    • Water Distribution Field Operations
    • Wastewater Collections Field Operations
    • Water Treatment Facilities
    • Wastewater Treatment Facilities

    This is a safety sensitive position with ideal operating hours of Monday - Thursday from 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Schedule flexibility upon request.

    The full salary range for this position is stated above. The hiring range is $18.57 - $20.49 per hour. The starting range of pay is dependent on qualifications and experience of each individual candidate. The City of Westminster has a Multilingual Stipend Program to encourage, and reward benefited employees who are conversationally fluent in languages other than English. Benefited employees have the opportunity to test their language proficiency skills and qualify for a bi-weekly stipend that will vary based on the employee’s level of proficiency and usage.

    ORGANIZATIONAL COMPETENCIES AND CULTURAL VALUES/GENERAL COMPETENCIES

    The City's work culture encourages passionate, positive and enthusiastic employees who, along with our City Council and City Manager, are strong supporters of our mission: The City of Westminster provides high-quality core services and fosters resilience in order to promote a safe and thriving community. Westminster is a city of beautiful, safe, well-maintained neighborhoods and destinations with a vibrant, diverse economy, rich and resilient environment and a strong sense of community belonging. Our core values are embodied in our SPIRIT (Service - People - Integrity - Respect - Innovation - Teamwork).

    This position supports the goals of the Public Works and Utilities Department, which maintains and enhances the safety and well-being of the community by providing exceptional water and wastewater service and maintaining the city’s extensive network of street infrastructure. The Department continuously strives to meet the needs of the community by focusing on customer service, efficient and effective utilization of resources, safety, innovation, and teamwork.

    Every employee is accountable to:
    • Demonstrate a high level of customer service; encourage others to focus on the customer; foster an environment where customer service is a priority
    • Communicate with customers to ensure that, where possible, they are satisfied, and that their needs are being addressed; solicit and evaluate customer feedback
    • Act as an ambassador by understanding and fostering the organization's mission and vision
    • Exhibit pride in self, the department, the city, and the community; conduct self in a professional manner
    • Demonstrate integrity and build trust through credibility, reliability, commitment, loyalty, and ethical behavior
    • Address difficult or contentious issues in a constructive manner
    • Support/promote change; demonstrate flexibility, and take calculated risks when appropriate
    • Participate in personal growth opportunities, and attend trainings designed to enhance capacity to bring new skills and ideas to the job and the organization
    • Work to continuously improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the service or product being delivered
    • Demonstrate support for team efforts by accepting new roles and responsibilities, and helping others achieve objectives
    • Value diversity; demonstrate an awareness of differences; demonstrate sensitivity, and adapt behaviors and communication to accommodate these differences

    GENERAL COMPETENCIES
    Citywide - Every employee in this position is accountable to:
    • Establish effective interpersonal relationships through honest, open communication and follow-through on commitments
    • Recognize personal strengths and weaknesses, and target areas for personal self-development
    • Demonstrate initiative in performing job tasks
    • Exhibit problem-solving skills leading to sound judgment and quality decisions
    • Achieve goals, and handle assigned workload and new assignments effectively; demonstrate an ability to work independently
    • Communicate effectively with individuals and groups using clear and concise verbal and written communications
    • Demonstrate accountability for work, and take ownership in job performance
    • Demonstrate concern for the accuracy and quality of work; take steps to correct mistakes and improve the overall product
    Job Specific - Every employee in this position must learn to be able to:
    • Demonstrate knowledge of safety practices common to hazards such as confined space, traffic control, fall protection, proper PPE
    • Demonstrate knowledge of the general practices applied in the care and safe operation of a wide variety of light to heavy construction and maintenance equipment, especially those related to Utilities Operations
    • Perform thorough daily vehicle inspections
    • Demonstrate knowledge of the laws, regulations, and City’s policies, SOPs and standards; and ensure team members comply
    • Demonstrate the ability to work with minimal supervision and both understand and follow oral instructions or written diagrams
    • Demonstrate sufficient physical stamina to withstand fatiguing elements involved in operating light and heavy equipment for long hours and in adverse weather conditions
    • Demonstrate ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with citizens, the public and contractors
    • Build positive relationships and rapport with other team members both within the work group, the division, the department and across all departments
    • Demonstrate knowledge of using a telephone, , copier, two-way radio, , computer, and necessary computer programs
    • Perform work safely to include operating various types of equipment and City vehicles
    • Demonstrate proper handling of asbestos, excavation and trench safety and traffic control safety and ensure team members comply
    • Communicate clearly, plan, and organize work in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale in rapidly changing situations under normal, stressful and/or emergency situations
    • Analyze situations quickly and objectively recognizing established precedents and practices, and to use resourcefulness in meeting new problems
    • Maintain a Grade Point Average of 3.0 or higher at Red Rocks Community College’s Water Quality Management program
    • Maintain a valid driver’s license and a safe driving record
    • Maintain regular and punctual attendance
    • Perform CPR and basic first aid



    JOB SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS

    Essential Job Functions, Duties, Responsibilities, and Tasks
    1. Performs maintenance, repair and replacement on water distribution or wastewater collection system, five (5)-hour days Monday through Thursday
    • Installs new water and wastewater mains, repairs water or wastewater main breaks and remains on-call to provide emergency maintenance service
    • Inspect manholes for safety, quality and maintenance
    • Use tools and materials to stop infiltration and inflow (I&I) in manholes
    • Work as part of a team to repair defects in the systems and to meet key performance indicators (KPI’S)
    • Utilizes required personal protective equipment and safety apparatus
    • Operates light and heavy construction equipment including dump trucks, passenger trucks, high pressure sewer cleaning equipment, pot-holing equipment, backhoes, skid steers, air compressors, jackhammers, power or hand tools, confined space equipment, leak detection equipment, closed circuit televising equipment, and other equipment as required
    • Regularly use dump trucks, passenger trucks, high-pressure flushers, pothole machines, backhoes, skid steers, air compressors, jackhammers, power or hand tools, confined space equipment, and other equipment as required
    2. Assist in operating and maintaining two water treatment facilities, a conventional dual-media filtration facility and a micro-membrane filtration facility
    • Assist in determining appropriate facility treatment rates in relation to water consumption
    • Assist in monitoring and evaluating process water quality readings via SCADA interface programs and perform water quality analyses as needed using a variety of lab equipment for the assessment of process performance
    • Assist in making necessary process adjustments to control the finished water quality of both treatment facilities
    • Assist in interpreting data and make corrections or additions in plant operations to maintain standards set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) and the City of Westminster
    • Assist in the installation, calibration, on-going maintenance, record keeping and operation of up to 100 different benchtop and in-line water quality monitoring instruments including the attendant sampling systems which include:
      • sample pumps
      • pipelines
      • valving configurations and varying types of pH meters
      • turbidimeters
      • chlorine analyzers
      • ORP meters
      • spectrophotometers
    3. Will be required to keep up on the studies and classwork for the Water Quality Management program
    4. Maintains regular and punctual attendance
    Other Duties and Responsibilities
    1. Assist in preparation of staff reports, agenda memos, and special letters and reports
    2. Will be required to perform duties in all four of the primary work groups for the Utilities Operations Division
    Incumbent is accountable for all duties of this job, and other projects and responsibilities may be added at the City’s discretion.

    POSITION REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS/PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

    Education, Experience, Skills, Formal Training, Licenses, and Certifications
    Required :
    • Graduation from high school or completion of GED
    • Must possess a valid driver’s license, provide proof of a safe driving record, and maintain a safe driving record for continued employment
    • Safety sensitive positions are subject to random drug and alcohol testing
    • Must be enrolled in a Water Quality Management program at Red Rocks Community College
    • The apprentice must maintain a satisfactory academic record of 3.0 GPA or higher, with the participating school and remain in good standing with the City of Westminster for continuation of contracted dates
    Preferred :
    • Obtain the following four (4) State of Colorado certifications over the two (2)-year period: Class 1 Water Distribution, Class 1 Wastewater Collection, Class D Water Treatment, and Class D Wastewater Treatment
    • Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
    • Previous experience and/or education in construction, equipment operation, manual labor, and/or skilled trades (plumbing, electric, mechanical, etc.)
    • Knowledge of CPR/first aid
    • Basic experience and/or education in water or wastewater field
    Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience, which would provide the required knowledge and skills, may be considered.
    Physical Requirements
    This position is physical in nature and requires sufficient physical strength and stamina to:
    • Frequently sit while driving to and from work sites and frequently stand and walk on uneven terrain
    • Frequently crouch/squat, bend/twist and kneel in awkward confined spaces; frequently climb equipment, trenches, and 45-foot ladders through 24-inch-diameter manholes
    • Frequent light grasp and reaching; occasional firm grasp and fine motor functions to handle tools and material
    • Constant near/far acuity and hearing to safely perform duties and perform office tasks
    • Occasional lifting of up to 100 pounds from ground to waist to move manhole covers; occasional lifting of up to 80 pounds from ground to shoulder to move cement bags and equipment, and occasional lifting of 40 pounds overhead; occasional carrying and pushing/pulling of up to 100 pounds 20 feet to lift and move manhole covers

    WORKING CONDITIONS
    Work is occasionally performed indoors and constantly outdoors with frequent exposure to extreme temperatures. Maintenance and repair are performed year-round on busy city streets where loud noise and traffic may cause a distraction. Work is very physical in nature and requires a great amount of physical exertion in extreme conditions while working in confined spaces.

    PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS
    • Background check including employment references, criminal history, and driving record review
    • If current CDL holder, DOT questionnaire (Form 49 CFR part 40 Drug and Alcohol Testing) and required background check will be submitted to previous employer for the past two (2) years
    • Drug screen
    • Physical
    • Must be legally entitled to work in the United States


    The City of Westminster, Colorado, is a drug free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity and aims to have its workforce reflect the community.

    The City of Westminster offers a comprehensive benefit package including:
    • Health and Dental
    • Flexible Spending
    • Pension/Retirement Plans
    • Term Life Insurance
    • Long-term Disability
    • Survivor Benefits
    • Wellness Program
    • Career Development Program
    • Tuition Reimbursement Program
    • Leave program that provides for vacation, holidays, sick leave, major illness, and on the job injury


    For a more detailed overview of our General Non Exempt employee benefit package:
    Benefit Package

    The City of Westminster does not participate in the Social Security system. In lieu of Social Security contributions, the city contributes to a 401(a) defined contribution plan on your behalf.

    401(a) Contribution Rates:
    Employee Mandatory Contribution: 11.5% of your base pay. Contributions are pre-tax and fully vested.
    Employer Contribution: 12% of your base pay.

    Employer Contribution Vesting Schedule
    • Less than 3 years - 0%
    • 3 to 4 years - 60%
    • 4 to 5 years - 80%
    • Over 5 years - 100%
    • For employees age 55 and older, the employer contributions are 100% vested

    The City of Westminster provides employees with innovative and practical ways to improve their commute through two key features, EcoPass and Commute Benefits powered by Commutrics. EcoPass provides unlimited trips on RTD's core transit services and Commute Rewards allows you to record your trips and get rewards based on your commute mode.

    Closing Date/Time: 7/7/2025 8:30 AM Mountain
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