When it comes to our compensation package we are committee to:

• Fairness: We believe in providing equitable compensation that rewards employees for their contributions and ensures they are fairly compensated for their skills and efforts.
• Transparency: We are committed to being open and transparent about our compensation practices, ensuring employees understand how their pay is determined and providing clear communication about any changes or adjustments.
• Recognition: We value and recognize the hard work and dedication of our employees by offering competitive compensation packages that acknowledge their achievements and contributions.
• Competitiveness: Offering compensation packages that are competitive within the industry to attract and retain top talent, while also considering the organization's financial sustainability.

Your Benefits at a Glance

We care about your health, well-being, and peace of mind. That’s why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family.

Health Insurance (UMR / UnitedHealthcare)

• Employee Only: 100% employer paid
• Spouse, Children, and Family: ~90% employer paid, ~10% employee paid

Plan Options:

• PPO
• EPO
• HDHP with optional HSA employer match
• HSA Match: Up to $150 per month 

Dental Insurance (Delta Dental)

• Cost split 50/50 between employer and employee for self, spouse, children, and family coverage.

Disability & Life Insurance

• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability: 100% employer-paid
• Life Insurance: $20,000 policy, 100% employer paid

 Voluntary Employee-Paid Options

• Vision Insurance (VSP) for self and family
• Additional Life and AD&D coverage for self and family
• Accident Insurance for self and family
• Critical Illness Insurance for self and spouse

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • 24 hours of PTO given at hire. 
  • Start accruing additional PTO on your 1st paycheck. 
  • PTO Accrual Rates
• Paid Holidays
  • New Year's Day
  • Presidents' Day
  • Easter Sunday (Water Treatment Plant Employees Only)
  • Memorial Day
  • Independence Day
  • Labor Day
  • Thanksgiving Day
  • Friday After Thanksgiving
  • Christmas Day
• General Leave of Absence
• Time off for bereavement, jury duty, and other required paid time off. 

Our employee’s overall safety, health, and well-being is a top priority. It is our goal for everyone to experience a high quality of life at work so they can have quality time with their families.  Here are just a few examples of how we do it:

•  Teladoc:  Access 24 hours, 7 days a week to a U.S. board-certified doctor through the convenience of phone, video, or mobile app visits. 
• CVS Caremark: Access to affordable medication and convenient options for filling.
• SurgeryPlus: Supplemental benefit for non-emergency surgeries which provides high-quality care, concierge-level member service, and lower costs.
• Omada: A personalized program that empowers you to achieve your health goals.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Commitment to Safety
  • $200 yearly boot allowance for qualified positions. 

• 401(a) retirement savings plan with a 5-year vesting schedule with a required 3% employee and employer contribution.
• 457(b) retirement savings plan with the option of Pretax and/or Roth contributions with dollar-for-dollar employer match up to 3%.
• Free One-on-One Retirement Counseling offered by Colorado Retirement Association. 

Small but Mighty: How Employee Development Thrives Here

• Gain valuable experience through diverse project opportunities within the organization.
• Receive guidance, support, and assistance in obtaining essential certifications for career growth.
• Get firsthand exposure to the inner workings of a small organization, fostering open communication.
• Expand your skill set through internal and external training programs.
• Connect with a vast network of resources within the Special District Association and American Water Works Community.