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Water Pipefitter Specialist

Job Type: **Skilled Trades & Craft**

Pay Range **$42.71 to $44.85**

Location **Fort Carson, CO**

Date First Posted **10/13/25**

Applications are being accepted through: 10/17/25

_*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 Pipefitter Specialist (Fort Carson)

_The starting pay rate for this position is $42.71/hour followed by an increase to $44.85/hour after successfully completing probation._

Colorado Springs Utilities continues expanding its water wastewater utility services across the Pikes Peak region. As a result, we are seeking a **Water Pipefitter Specialist** to work with complex infrastructure designed to transport and treat sanitary and industrial effluents in compliance with environmental regulations, as well as operating wastewater and industrial wastewater systems and mainlines. In this role, you will support the installation, repair, and maintenance of critical infrastructure and assets, including water mains, service lines, hydrants, pressure-reducing/regulating valves, flow control valves, fire hydrants, and pressure tanks.

_This job will primarily support water utility work on the Fort Carson military installation._

A day in the life of a Water Pipefitter Specialist may include:

+ Performing tapping of low and high-pressure water pipelines

+ Informing customers of scheduled water work

+ Responding to emergencies involving water mains and service lines - and responding to emergency management calls 24/7

+ Provide operational readiness and support of our infrastructure and services by participating in a week-long on-call rotation (subject to change)

+ Inspecting the condition of existing water pipes for cathodic protection

+ Locating underground pipelines and utilities so that work can be safely performed

+ Reading and complying with blueprints and specifications for projects

+ Training, coaching, and providing subject matter expertise and guidance to Water Pipefitters and Apprentices

+ Performing repairs on water pipelines to include heat and chill lines

+ Maintaining PRV, Pumps, Wells, and Water Storage Tanks

+ Perform PM’s and routine hydrant flushing

+ Ability to read and understand maps, construction drawings, specifications, and as-builds

+ Perform clearances for safe water main maintenance

Who You Are

+ Must have completed a Water Pipefitter Apprenticeship (DOL or NDOL); or offer a minimum of four (4) years of experience installing and repairing water mains and service lines. Pipefitters trained outside of a formal training/apprenticeship program must demonstrate knowledge, skills, and abilities commensurate with current journey pipefitters at Colorado Springs Utilities

+ Possession of a valid, unrestricted driver's license is **_required_**

+ Class B Commercial Driver's license with airbrake endorsement is required at the time of hire and Class A must be obtained within a year of hire

+ A Colorado Level III Water Distribution Certification is required to be obtained within 3 years of hire

+ Must be able to meet the general requirements to obtain access to work on a U.S. Military base

What you can expect working at Fort Carson:

The Water Pipefitter Specialist will help perform and assist in the activities related to the construction, operations, and maintenance of the Fort Carson water and wastewater distribution and collection systems.

Under the Intergovernmental Support Agreement (IGSA), Colorado Springs Utilities is responsible for the safe operation and maintenance of Fort Carson’s water, electric and gas infrastructure. Currently, however, wastewater will become a 4th service January 1, 2026, this position will begin as soon as possible. Pursuant to the IGSA, this position will support operations and maintenance of Fort Carson’s distribution and collection systems up to and including complex infrastructure designed to transport and treat sanitary and industrial effluents in compliance with environmental regulations, as well as operating wastewater and industrial wastewater systems and mainlines. In this role, you will support the installation, repair, and maintenance of critical infrastructure and assets, including water mains, hydrants, pressure-reducing/regulating valves, flow control valves, fire hydrants, and pressure tanks with utilities best practices.

This position will be part of a water and wastewater crew that is responsible for managing the construction and maintenance of new developments, commercial construction, outage response, and providing construction crew oversight in both distribution and collections at Fort Carson under the IGSA. You will work onsite at Fort Carson but may be called to support Colorado Springs Utilities’ water and wastewater distribution and collection systems construction crews as needed.

Within this role, you will be part of a team that is responsible for a wide variety of technical duties and will ensure that all activities adhere to Colorado Springs Utilities' Safety Rules and Construction Standards. Additionally, the position requires regular interaction with numerous internal and external customers as well as proficient management of resources, equipment, and personnel to ensure the successful completion, performance, and review of the water and wastewater work.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS:

+ Exerts 50-100 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or 25-50 lbs. of force frequently, and/or 10-20 lbs. of force constantly to move objects. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for

+ 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

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: Earn up to $500 for healthcare expenses, $100 in Visa gift cards, and $400 in gym reimbursements

+ 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

+ Long-Term Care Insurance: Available for purchase to support extended care needs

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 determined within the posted pay range based on the experience, education, and training of the successful candidate; if there is a single pay rate posted, the job starts at that rate._

+ _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 any 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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Job Type: Skilled Trades & Craft