Water and Wastewater Instrument Tech Apprenticeship
- Colorado Springs Utilities
- Colorado Springs, CO, USA
- $33.77 - $56.29 hourly
Job Description
- If 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 and Wastewater Instrument Tech Apprenticeship
In this 4.5 year apprenticeship program, we will teach you to become a skilled Water and Wastewater Instrument Tech Apprentice through a combination of both classroom and on-the-job training. You will be assisting with all facets of the Instrumentation and Control Specialist Sr position and learn the core job functions while eventually becoming a Journeymen in your craft.
Starting pay as a Water and Wastewater Instrument Tech Apprentice is $33.77/hr. As an apprentice, you will receive a pay increase each step you advance in the apprenticeship program; the current turnout/journey pay rate is $56.29/hr.
Key Focus Areas:
- Learns and helps to Install, calibrate, test, troubleshoot, tune, maintain and repair digital, electromechanical equipment, monitoring devices, controls, industrial networks, SCADA, instrumentation and protective relaying systems, and electrical interfaces
- Learns to install and calibrate microprocessors based on instrumentation and control system components
- Learns and helps to develop, maintain and upgrade various real-time process control computer systems including database management, networking, programming and configuring of Distributive Control Systems
- Helps to troubleshoot, maintain and repair combustion / turbine instrument and control systems
- Helps to modify and install new hardware and software components and /or systems
- Assists with Reviews, designs, update and learn to interpret blueprints, engineering prints, and other schematic drawings
- Helps design interfaces from new systems into existing controls
- Learns to design and construct specialized test equipment and systems and repairs equipment to the component level
- Assists and maintains plans and documents work tasks
- Maintains detailed reports and other documents
- Learns and helps using various hand and power tools, cutting, and brazing equipment
- It is the responsibility of all employees to comply with the safety and health program in support on an incident and injury free workplace
Who You Are: Ideal candidate have demonstrated knowledge, skills and abilities required for this position are most often acquired through the following level of academic education, formal training and range of practical experience, or an equivalent combination.
- A High school diploma or equivalent is required to be considered for this apprenticeship
- Electrical experience is a plus
- Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Light work.
- Positions in this class typically require climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions. Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, vibrations, fumes, odors, dusts, gases, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, workspace restrictions and intense noises.
- 24/7 emergency callouts that require outdoor work to fix outages (i.e. Line, Gas/Water Construction): Positions in this class typically require exposure in all weather conditions.
Who We Are: Colorado Springs Utilities offers a 100-year reputation for providing electric, natural gas, water, and wastewater services to the Pikes Peak Region. As a municipal utility, our mission is to provide safe, reliable, and competitively priced utilities to our customers. Our employees are empowered through our community focus, safety culture, and commitment to investing in the educational, financial, and emotional well-being of our people. Our organizational values of Safety, People, Trust, Responsibility, Collaboration, and Continuous Improvement, serve as our guiding principles and foundation of our culture.
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 don't 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 to Recharge
- Vacation – Start with 13 days annually, increasing to 24 days with tenure
- Personal Leave –3 days per year
- Paid Holidays –12 paid holidays per year
- Sick Leave – 12 days per year for personal or family health needs
- Vacation Buy – Option to purchase up to 40 additional hours annually
Health & Wellness – Benefits elected are effective the first of the following month
- Medical Plans: Three comprehensive options, including a $0 premium High-Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with Health Savings Account (HSA) eligibility
- Zero Health: Access to hundreds of medical services at no cost
- Dental & Vision: Two dental plans and one vision plan
- Family Building-Benefits: Support for fertility, preservation, adoption, and surrogacy
- Wellness Program: A voluntary program that rewards you for prioritizing self-care! If you're enrolled in a our medical plan, you and your spouse can earn up to $600 in HRA or HSA contributions by completing healthy activities
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA): Pre-tax contributions for healthcare and dependent care expenses
- Health Savings Account (HSA): Available with HDHP
Financial & Retirement Security
- Pension Plan: Colorado PERA provides retirement benefits and peace of mind
- Supplemental Retirement Plans: PERAPlus 401(k), MissionSquare Roth IRA, and 457 plans
- Disability Coverage: Short-Term and Long-Term Disability insurance available
- Life Insurance: Employer-paid coverage with optional supplemental plans
Additional Support
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential support for mental health, stress, legal, financial, and work-life balance
- Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $5,250 annually to support continued education
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness: As a qualifying employer, your student loan payments may be eligible for loan forgiveness
ATTENTION:
- All positions will be posted for a minimum of 5 calendar days.
- Starting pay will be based on the successful candidate's experience, education, and training; however, those with limited direct experience could start below the posted pay range.
- If a single pay rate is posted, the job starts at that rate regardless of previous experience, education, and training.
- Colorado Springs Utilities does not sponsor work visas of any kind, including H-1B, TN, or F-1 student visas (with or without OPT or STEM work authorization), or any other employment-based visas. All eligible applicants must be authorized to work in the United States, and work authorization must not be based on employer sponsorship of a work visa.
Colorado Springs Utilities is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Colorado Springs Utilities is committed to the principles of Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity in accord with Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act, 38 U.S.C. § 4212, as amended (VEVRAA), and § 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended (§ 503). In addition, no person shall be unlawfully discriminated against because of race, color, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression, and sexual orientation), age, religion, veteran status, disability, genetic information, marital status, or any other basis protected under state or federal law. Human Resources shall assure Colorado Springs Utilities’ benefits, classification, compensation, employee development, employee relations, and employment programs, conform to current legal and regulatory requirements and the provisions of Colorado Springs Utilities’ Affirmative Action Plan in accordance with VEVRAA and § 503.
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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
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