Join our Public Works Department as a Distribution/Collections Operator and build a career where your growth is our priority. This is an
operator-in-training position designed as an entry point into the field. Working under the direct supervision of the Distributions/Collections Supervisor, you’ll help provide our community with clean water and reliable wastewater service. You’ll perform skilled and semi-skilled work maintaining and repairing water meters, mains, pumps, and lift stations. It’s important that you’re committed to learning technical skills and delivering excellent customer service, as you’ll regularly interact with City staff and community members.
We’re committed to your success, providing on-the-job training and structured classroom instruction designed to help you advance your skills and earn certifications in Water Distribution and Wastewater Collection. This role offers a
clear pathway for advancement into Operator II and III positions as you gain experience and complete certifications with our support.
City of Durango’s Trail to Excellence
The City of Durango is a purpose-driven organization with more than 400 full-time and 300 part-time and seasonal employees across 15 departments, all working together to provide a wide range of services that keep our community running every day. From public safety and utilities to parks and recreation, our team is dedicated to delivering high-quality services that enhance the lives of all who live, work, and visit here.
At the city, we focus on continually improving how we work and serve the community. This effort is called the Trail to Excellence (T2E), and every employee plays a part in it. Whether you work outdoors, in an office, or lead a team, your daily efforts connect to the city’s mission of providing excellent service and reaching the city’s vision of being a multigenerational community that is authentic, diverse, engaged, thriving, and environmentally responsible. The full details of this vision are outlined in the city’s strategic plan.
As a member of our team, your work will be meaningful because:
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Your ideas help shape citywide improvements.
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The work you do ties directly into measurable goals.
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You'll be part of a system that values collaboration, innovation, and results.
We're looking for team members who share our core values of teamwork, dependability, professionalism, service, respect, innovation, and wellbeing — and who are excited to make a difference in the community we serve.
