Employment Opportunities Title:
Wastewater Plant Operator, $3000 hiring bonus for Licensed Operators
Post Date
5/30/2024
Expiration Date
12/31/2024
Details:
Job Summary: The Wastewater Operator is an integral part of the operations and maintenance of the treatment facility and is responsible for the effective treatment of water before it is returned to the Eagle River. Wastewater operators operate valves, motors, performs water quality sampling and analysis, and performs light troubleshooting of mechanical equipment. The operator is primarily assigned tasks for the wastewater plant and seasonal collection system work. The individual performs extensive field work and manual maintenance work in the operations of the wastewater system including heavy physical, manual administrative and skilled work. Working as a part of a small integrated water and wastewater utility team, operators may have the opportunity to accrue both water and wastewater experience as workload, background experience, and training allows. This position may also perform a variety of routine and special activities for maintenance within the Public Works Department as conditions warrant.
Qualifications:
Education, Training and Certifications:
-High School Diploma or equivalent
-Valid Driver's License and satisfactory motor vehicle record
-Minimum of a Colorado D Wastewater license or ability to obtain within 6 months of date of hire.
-Prefers Colorado Collection I or II License, or ability to obtain Collection I within 6 months of date of hire and Collection II within 18 months of hire.
-Interest in obtaining additional Water licenses.
-Must keep certifications and licenses current.
Placement in the Wastewater Operator position is at the discretion of management and is generally based on organizational needs and qualifications. The following serves as a general framework of the minimum requirements for placement at each level:
WASTEWATER SYSTEM OPERATORS A, B, & C
Colorado Class III Collection System Certification must be obtained within a period determined by management.
WASTEWATER SYSTEM OPERATOR A
Wastewater Operator A placement requires possession of a current Colorado Class A Wastewater Operators Certification. Also, a minimum of 4 years related experience or approved equivalent combination of education and experience.
WASTEWATER SYSTEM OPERATOR B
Wastewater Operator B placement requires possession of a current Colorado Class B Wastewater Operators Certification. Also, a minimum of 3 years related experience or approved equivalent combination of education and experience.
WASTEWATER SYSTEM OPERATOR C
Wastewater Operator C placement requires possession of a current Colorado Class C Wastewater Operators Certification. Also, a minimum of 2 years related experience or approved equivalent combination of education and experience.
WASTEWATER SYSTEM OPERATOR D
Wastewater Operator D placement requires possession of a current Colorado Class D Wastewater Operators Certification. D-License requires passing of CO state exam. Prefer a minimum of 6 months to 1-year related experience or approved equivalent combination of education and experience.
WASTEWATER OPERATOR IN TRAINING
High School Diploma or GED. Maintains satisfactory and harmonious relationships with coworkers. Trains on wastewater activities, including SCADA monitoring, safety, water quality sampling and monitoring techniques, lab analysis, instrument verification and calibration, monitoring and maintaining equipment. Ability to receive D-License within 6 months of hire date.
Knowledge, Skill, and Ability Requirements:
1. Ability and willingness to learn and adopt new skills.
2. Knowledge of all government regulations, codes and specifications related to the industry.
3. Basic understanding of SCADA computer system functions.
4. Knowledge of chemistry, biology, and mathematical and statistical calculations necessary to conduct, analyze and interpret the results from standard laboratory tests.
5. Skill using Microsoft Office applications.
6. Skilled at pump and motor maintenance.
7. Skill using various hand tools and performing maintenance and minor repair of machinery and equipment.
8. Knowledge of general construction practices, equipment operation and maintenance
9. Ability to perform physical labor.
10. Ability to function and make good decisions in the absence of a supervisor.
11. Knowledge of safety procedures and use of personal protective equipment and ability to apply safety principles to all job tasks. Ability to anticipate unsafe circumstances; act accordingly to prevent accidents, and promptly report accidents and hazardous conditions. Ability to accurately compile, analyze, and interpret facts to prepare reports, to troubleshoot, to make decisions, and to solve problems on process and equipment.
12. Ability to read and interpret documents such as Safety Data Sheets, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, blueprints, and technical documentation.
13. Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing, organize activities to complete tasks in accordance with priorities, address multiple demands and meet deadlines.
14. Time Management; managing one's own time and the time of others.
15. Customer orientated verbal communication skills including the ability to interact with town employees, vendors, and the public in a positive and cooperative manner
16. Ability to model Town of Eagle staff values of integrity, respect, commitment, responsibility, collaboration, and leadership
17. Supports and champions building and sustaining a culture focused on continuous improvement
18. Fosters innovative ideas and streamlines operations to provide meaningful value for customers and the community
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Employer:
Town of Eagle
Contact:
Lynette Horan
Address:
PO Box 609
200 Broadway
Eagle, CO 81631
Work Phone:
9703286354
Email:
lynette.horan@townofeagle.org
Website:
https://www.townofeagle.org/Jobs.aspx
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Salary/Wage Amount or Range:
$23.63-$41.82/hr DOQ