Wastewater Operator

Employer: Widefield Water & Sanitation DistrictContact Name: Carmen SlagleFax: 719-390-1409Email: carmen@wwsdonline.comLocation: Colorado Springs, COWebsite: https://www.wwsdonline.com/ Salary/Wage Amount or Range: Trainee $20.30-$27.87/hr.; Operator 1/D $26.81-$36.79/hr.; Operator 2/C $29.50-$40.48/hr.; Operator 3/B $32.45-$44.52/hr.; Operator 4/A $35.82-$49.38/hr.Application Instructions: If you desire to work for a utility that recognizes and appreciates your contributions, apply by visiting our website at www.wwsdonline.com. Full job descriptions are available to be viewed at the website. Submit a resume with the online application for consideration. Resumes without a completed online application will not be considered. Submit your documents to Carmen Slagle, Senior HR Generalist, at carmen@wwsdonline.com or by fax to 719-390-1409.

Position Details

Primary Job Responsibilities: -Engages in the daily operation and maintenance of secondary wastewater treatment facilities and collection system including but not limited to treatment, changing chemical containers, dewaters sludge, delivers needed materials, and performs general plant maintenance and housekeeping including buildings and grounds. -Participates in operating, repair and maintenance of pumps, motors, sludge equipment and other related equipment. -Cleans precipitates such as grit, solids, trash, and debris from sump, catch basin and grit chamber. Opens and closes gates and valves according to process demands or needs. -Collects samples and conducts wastewater laboratory tests. -This position is on-call on a rotating basis for a minimum of one week per month.

Position Qualifications

-High School diploma or general education degree (GED) -Possess a valid Colorado driver's license preferably a CDL Class A with tanker endorsement -Minimum of one year of industry experience (preferred) -Must possess a minimum of a Colorado Wastewater Operator D certification or Class 1 Collections certification or ability to obtain within 6 months of employment or a maximum of Wastewater Operator A certification or Class 4 Collections certification -When on-call you must have the ability to respond to calls within 30 minutes *The District will consider entry level trainee applications