Maintenance Specialist

Qualified individuals should apply by February 27, 2026 by submitting
a resume with cover letter to [email protected] or directly on the career page at www.h2odsr.com.

Summary

Distribution System Resources (DSR) is currently looking to fill a new position.  Under direction of Field Operations Manager but working independently, the Maintenance Specialist will perform maintenance and repair functions on water utility PRVs, ARVs, fire hydrants, pressure washers, industrial vacuum equipment, small engines, pumps.

Essential duties and responsibilities

Assists in the planning and supervising of mechanical maintenance and operational activities related to water utility operations.

Participates in the overhaul, repair, testing and maintenance of water distributions system facilities such as pumps, motors, engines, valves, piping, valves (all types), fire hydrants, pressure washers, hydraulic valve operators, vacuum systems, etc. Some automotive maintenance/repair. The applicant may be required to demonstrate their abilities at the interview. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required

Education and/or Experience

Demonstrated minimum experience of 2 years performing all duties and responsibilities of the position; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Ability to learn how to operate a computerized maintenance management system within two months; Ability to read and write English as it relates to the position.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Valid and current Driver's License, CDL preferred, Candidate must provide a current MVR prior to an employment offer being made.

Language Skills

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Must be able to read, comprehend and apply information contained on operation and maintenance manuals.  Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed involved written or oral instructions.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Ability to research possible solutions and/or methods to make decisions related to equipment or component repair, adjustment or replacement.

Physical Demands

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 the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; extreme cold; extreme heat; risk of electrical shock; explosives; risk of radiation; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

DSR clients cover much of Colorado and as such, occasional travel is required using company vehicles, DSR pays all travel expenses.

The individual will be provided with initial safety gear, i.e., traffic vest, hard hat, safety glasses\shield, hearing protection. Gloves, safety boots, and respectable clothing are required but not provided.  Additional and/or replacement safety gear is not provided.

Additional Information

Distribution System Resources is a smoke and drug free employer and requires a candidate to successfully pass a drug and alcohol screen post offer.

DSR offers a generous benefits package that includes PTO, health/vision/dental, 401 matching and profit sharing.

A full job description can be found on our career page at www.h2odsr.com

Qualified individuals should apply by February 27, 2026 by submitting
a resume with cover letter to [email protected] or directly on the career page at www.h2odsr.com.