Mike Chavez joined the district in 2013 and was promoted to Operations Foreman in August 2024.
Mike is certified by the Colorado Water and Wastewater Operations Certification Board as a Level 4 Water Distribution System Operator and a Level 4 Wastewater Collection System Operator. These are the highest levels of certification offered by both boards.
Mike’s duties include responding to customer service calls, crew assignments, utility locates, problem solving, as well as operating, repairing and performing maintenance on the District’s drinking water and sanitary sewer lines.
Prior to working for the district, Mike had already obtained his water distribution certifications and worked in cross connection control and backflow operations for a municipality in Utah. Working for the district expanded his knowledge in the wastewater collections side of the industry.
“Distribution and collection have an abundance of opportunities. The future in these fields can bring a lifetime of fulfillment if you are passionate about the industry,” said Mike.
When asked what he likes most about working for the district, Mike replied “assisting customers with various ways with water and sewer problems.” He enjoys “sharing knowledge and experience with district customers and in a lot of cases saving customers money.”
