Water Distribution Supervisor

Applications accepted through 11/22/2026 at 11:59 PM Mountain time.

Important dates: Interviews will be held the week of 11/30/2026

Hiring Range: $36.70 - $45.26 Hourly

Salary Range: $36.70 - $49.54 Hourly

Summary:

The Water Distribution Supervisor is responsible for supervising, scheduling, and training all staff involved in the construction, maintenance, and repair of the Town’s municipal water system. This position supervises and assists staff who perform technical work, including shut-offs, meter installations or replacements, water quality testing, inspections, pressure checks, and detecting and repairing water leaks. The Water Distribution Supervisor reports directly to the Engineering & Utilities Operations Manager and supervises all levels of Water Technicians.

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Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The list below is intended to illustrate the responsibilities of the position and is not all-encompassing. The Town may change these duties at any time.

• Provides employee direction and supervision to include instruction, assigning and reviewing work, scheduling projects, evaluating performance, taking and effectively recommending necessary personnel actions, and resolving employee complaints
• Plans and establishes work schedules, assignments, and project sequences to meet division goals
• Coordinates with other supervisors on operations and activities within or between divisions
• Provides training to direct reports on proper techniques for completing work and ensures all established safety rules and procedures for work areas are followed
• Provides oversight of contractors performing construction, maintenance and repair activities related to the Town’s municipal water system
• Coordinates the delivery of materials on site, monitors effective use of personnel and equipment and the progress of work, according to plans and schedules
• Maintains records and prepares reports regarding work activities and material usage within asset management programs
• Maintains or modifies existing fields within Geographic Information Systems (GIS) databases.
• Provides oversight to crews who may assist the Streets division with snow removal in the winter season and application of mosquito control substances during the summer season
• Responsible for operating a variety of light and heavy equipment
• Facilitates good communication with other Town staff and the public, which may include sharing information and receiving feedback, listening to and respecting input, participating in work group conversations and directly and respectfully dealing with issues that arise
• Actively promotes a culture of safety by observing and following all Town and Department safety procedures, regulations and policies and ensuring others do so to promote a safe work environment and prevent injuries and illnesses
• Provides necessary information for the preparation of the departmental budget process
• Addresses citizen concerns regarding Water Division issues, which may require 24-hour emergency response
• May work in confined spaces that require ventilation to protect against potential noxious gases and fumes
• Performs a variety of duties that require the use and wear of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Performs routine pre/post-use safety checks of equipment and minor maintenance on vehicles and equipment and maintains records of such activities
• Responsible for entering and completing work orders and reviewing Water Division work orders in the iWorq work order system
• Responsible for adhering to all local, State, and Federal regulations pertaining to water quality rules and regulations
• May be required to be the Town’s Operator Reasonable in Charge (ORC) or work directly with the Town’s contracted ORC
• May be required to work overtime, be on-call, and/or work a varying schedule including weekends and during emergency situations
• Assists with various Town events and festival set-up and tear-down activities
• Reconciles accounts payable and the Town credit card for the Division
• Responsible for approving Division staff’s time cards and PTO requests
• Participates in ongoing training for personal and professional development

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required:

• Knowledge of and ability to explain Federal, State, and local laws, codes, and regulations pertaining to water management, as they apply to the Town of Firestone
• Knowledge of Town code enforcement techniques and principles
• Ability to read and understand engineering and construction drawings and specifications
• Ability to monitor and assess performance of self, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action
• Ability to enter, transcribe, record, store, or maintain information in asset management, finance, or similar systems
• Ability to enter, extract, and report on data within Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
• Knowledge of environmental inspection procedures, stormwater management systems and conveyances
• Ability to satisfactorily meet the qualifications of the Water Technician III
• Knowledge of maintenance and operation and proper safety protocols when working with equipment and heavy machinery
• Skilled in troubleshooting mechanical problems and ability to recognize when routine maintenance attention is required
• Ability to read and comprehend a variety of written material, including manuals, instructions, and safety information, and perform common mathematical operations
• Ability to effectively interact with all Town staff and the general public, including strong problem-solving skills that include the ability to analyze and resolve a variety of issues and recognize when to escalate
• Ability to keep workplace clean and organized, equipment clean and serviced, and take care of Town-owned assets appropriately
• Ability to effectively supervise all staff, including assigning, reviewing, and scheduling work and evaluating performance
• Ability to resolve employee complaints and take appropriate personnel actions when necessary
• Ability to perform a wide range of strenuous physical and manual tasks in an outdoor environment and complete daily operations in a competent and safe manner
• Ability to use standard office equipment, computers, tablets, and software, including the intermediate use of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, GIS mapping, and databases
• Ability to work both collaboratively and independently

Minimum Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Six (6) years of experience with municipal water systems, including Pump/Motor Technician experience
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered

Required License/Certifications:

• Must possess and maintain a valid Colorado Class B CDL and safe driving record throughout employment
• Must possess and maintain CCWP Water Distribution Class III Certification at time of hire
• Obtain and maintain Flagger certification within six (6) months of employment
• Obtain and maintain a Confined Space certification within six (6) months of employment
• Obtain and maintain CCWP Class 1 in Collection within one (1) year of employment
• Obtain and maintain Backflow Certification required within one (1) year of employment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two (2) years previous experience in a Lead or Supervisory role
• CCWP Water Distribution Class IV Certification
• Previous experience with pumps (piston, vane, gear, etc.), motors, valves, DC power units, and hydraulic systems

Physical Activities:

The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here represent those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Work is regularly performed outdoors and occasionally indoors, with frequent exposure to extreme temperatures and all weather conditions. Work is performed year-round with regular exposure to any of the following: loud noise, heavy traffic, and some hazardous situations. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, with times of increased noise.

Body Movement:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms, stand, walk, bend, stoop, or kneel. On rare occasions, the employee may be required to climb, crawl, and balance. The employee must be physically able to operate various motor vehicles. An employee is required to be available and on-call at various hours. Employees must frequently lift and move up to 50 pounds.

Vision:

Employees must be able to consistently see with near and far acuity, depth perception, color vision, and field vision.

Hearing:

Employees must have the ability to hear, understand, and distinguish speech and other sounds (e.g., machinery, telephones, alarms); communicate clearly and effectively; understand and be understood; be able to consistently engage in ordinary conversations.

At the Town of Firestone, we recognize the contributions each employee makes to assist us in achieving Town-wide goals. Because of this, we are committed to providing our employees with a total compensation package comprised of benefits, financial security, and work/life balance. Our benefit package includes:

• Medical – You may choose from (3) Medical Plans under Cigna’s Open Access Plans (OAP) which includes (2) High Deductible Health Plans (HDHP) and (1) Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) plan
• Dental - Employees are eligible for 100% premium -employer-paid dental coverage through Delta Dental
• Vision - Employees are eligible for 100% premium -employer-paid vision coverage through VSP

Employer-paid supplemental benefits include:

• Group Life and AD&D Insurance
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Extended Paid Leave (EPL) accrued up to a maximum of 240 hours
• Fourteen (14) Paid Holidays
• Sixteen (16) hours of Paid Volunteer Leave
• HSA Contribution to Choice Plan HDHP
• Employee Education Assistance/Reimbursement up to $2,000 annually
• Membership to Carbon Valley Recreation Center
• Training and development for Certification and Licensure programs
• National and/or Statewide Association Affiliation fees
• Professional Retirement Assessment Assistance
• Flu-Shingles-Covid Vaccination Clinics

You are also able to elect supplemental benefits at the employee's cost, which include:

• Accident/Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Coverages (employee elected/paid)
• Voluntary Life and AD&D Coverage for Employee/Spouse and Dependents (employee elected/paid)
• Cyber Security Coverage through Norton LifeLock (employee elected/paid)
• SPOT Pet Insurance (employee elected/paid)
• Verizon discount program

In compliance with 41 CFR 60-2 The Town of Firestone provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, genetic information, military service, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and Town ordinances. Equal employment opportunity applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.

The Town of Firestone expressly prohibits any form of unlawful harassment or discrimination. Any person with questions or concerns about the Town’s practices relative to equal employment opportunities is encouraged to bring these matters to the attention of the Human Resources department.

The Town of Firestone’s Affirmative Action Plan manages and ensures that equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees.