Water Treatment Operator



Job Details

Water Treatment Operator
Employer

City of Aurora

Salary

$26.39 - $38.22 Hourly

Location

Aurora, CO

Job Type

Full-Time Regular

Job Number

18-00140

Department

Aurora Water

Opening Date

03/26/2018

Summary of Job Duties

BECOME A LEADER WITH THE INDUSTRY LEADER
 
Aurora Water, located in colorful Colorado, prides itself on having top-level staff members in all positions.  We are recruiting high-quality treatment operators to fill vacancies created by retiring operators, and by those who have advanced to higher level positions.   We are seeking Class A or B operators (or equivalents) that are innovative and excited to operate the industry's most advanced treatment processes, and can share our passion for treatment and tenacity for quality.

All three of Aurora Water's drinking water facilities have earned the Partnership for Safe Water's Phase IV "Excellence in Water Treatment" designation.  This accomplishment is unique in the water industry and demonstrates Aurora Water's commitment to water quality, optimization, staff development, quality maintenance, and continuous improvement as part of our culture.

Colorado is a great place to live, and our mission at Aurora Water is to promote a healthy work life balance.  Operators receive excellent benefits including competitive salaries, a stable fixed-benefit pension plan, additional pay for Class A or B certifications, and tuition reimbursement. For those who seek to advance in their career, Aurora Water supports professional growth and leadership development through succession planning and training.
 

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

  • Responsible for overseeing work performed on an assigned shift and ensures treated water quality surpasses all State, Federal, and Water Department standards
  • Monitors raw and treated water flows, adjusts flows and pumping rates as needed
  • Mixes chemicals and conducts quality tests on raw and treated water
  • Keeps records of chemicals used and tests performed
  • May develop, monitor, and implement a process control plan for plant operation using manual and computerized systems
  • Maintains, inspects, troubleshoots, reports, and performs maintenance and repair of plant equipment
  • May maintain plant facility and grounds
  • Maintains plant security
  • Prepares daily, weekly, and monthly reports of plant performance and responds to questions, problems, and complaints concerning water quality or service
  • Trains and instructs staff in plant maintenance and operation activities and ensures use of proper safety equipment and procedures
  • Ensures cleanliness of assigned areas and proper storage of equipment and supplies
  • Performs additional duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:
  • High School Diploma or GED 
  • Associate's Degree in water technology or water quality management preferred
Experience:
  • At least 4 years progressively responsible experience working in a water treatment facility
  • Including at least 2 years experience working in a Class A/B water treatment plant installing, maintaining, and operating equipment
Knowledge:
  • Comprehensive knowledge of safety practices and requirements of a water treatment plant
  • Knowledge of chemistry, microbiology, mathematics, and hydrology
  • Knowledge of pumps, valves, motors, filters, backflow prevention devices, piping, and plumbing structures
  • Knowledge of chemical analysis and testing techniques
  • Personal computers including spreadsheet and word processing software applications
Abilities:
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and citizens
  • Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
  • Perform mathematical computations
  • Perform chemical, physical, and biological control analysis, corrosion control and cross-connection control
  • Work without close supervision
  • Direct the work of other employees
  • Work shifts and nights; and work overtime, standby, and/or callback duty.

Skills: Skill in the use of personal computers including word processing and spreadsheet software applications.

Licenses, Certificates or Equipment:
  • Colorado Water Treatment Plant Operators Class A or B Certificate required
  • Or ability to obtain required certification within Aurora Water Department guidelines
  • Valid driver's license with a good driving history
    • Submission of Motor Vehicle report required prior to interview
    • ??DUI's require a 3 year/cleared record, from date of reinstatement
    • Revocations, Suspensions, Denials require a 3 year/cleared record, from date of reinstatement
  • This position may require the incumbent to occasionally use personal equipment (e.g. vehicle, cell phone, tools, etc.) in the course of their employment.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENING REQUIREMENTS TO INCLUDE:
 
All selected candidates will be subject to the following pre-employment screening at the time of hire.
  • Criminal Background Check
  • Drug Screening & Physical Exam
  • Submittal of official transcripts of most relevant/highest level of education listed on the application 

Working Conditions

Physical Demands:

  • Moderate physical work requiring ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds repetitively
  • Regular lifting and carrying of objects weighing up to 20 pounds
  • Regular walking and standing to monitor control room and treatment plant operations
  • Pushing, pulling, and climbing to check system equipment; hand/eye coordination for operation of computer keyboard and treatment plant controls
  • Foot/eye coordination for operation of motor vehicle
  • Vision to read and interpret written reports and control room gauges
  • Speech communications for communication with employees and citizens
  • Hearing and listening for instructions and warning signals.

Work Environment: Works primarily indoors in a treatment plant facility with exposure to noise, dust, chemicals, and fumes; some outdoor work.

Equipment Used: Operates treatment plant equipment, computer, and motor vehicles.
 
Aurora is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. The city also maintains compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.  The city's Equal Employment Opportunity Plan (EEOP) is available for review by contacting the Employee Relations Officer in the Human Resources Division at 303-739-7225.

If you need assistance or reasonable accommodation for completing this application, please feel free to contact our office at: 303-739-7225 or visit us at 15151 E. Alameda Parkway, Suite 3500, Aurora, CO 80012.

LEAVE BENEFITS
Holidays
The city provides the following 10 paid holidays to all regular and introductory employees:
  • New Year's Day
  • Martin Luther King Day
  • Presidents' Day
  • Memorial Day
  • Independence Day
  • Labor Day
  • Veterans Day
  • Thanksgiving Day
  • Thanksgiving Holiday (day after Thanksgiving)
  • Christmas Day
 
Personal Leave
The city provides twenty-four (24) hours of personal leave to full-time employees each January 1 following the completion of one year of continuous service and 2080 worked hours (excluding over-time).   A pro-rated portion of personal leave is provided after the first six (6) months of continuous service and again at twelve (12) months continuous service.
Annual Leave
Employees accrue annual leave after the successful completion of their Introductory Period. Accruals for Annual Leave for full-time regular employees are:
0-2 years of service 12 days
2-4 years of service 13 days
4 years of service 14 days
6 years of service 15 days
8 years of service 16 days
10 years of service 17 days
12 years of service 18 days
14 years of service 20 days
15 years of service 23 days
 
Part-time and full-time employees working less than forty hours per week shall accrue annual leave on a pro rated basis according to the number of hours worked.
Sick Leave
All regular employees excluding elected officials accrue Sick Leave upon their date of hire. All regular Career Service employees accrue 104 hours of Sick Leave for each 2080 hours of work. There is no maximum on the amount of sick leave that can be accrued.
Employee Leave Sharing Program
The City offers an Employee Leave Sharing Program in order to assist with income protection for full-time and part-time regular employees when an employee must be absent from work due to catastrophic medical hardship to the employee, spouse or child(ren).
City employees may voluntarily donate Annual, Personal and Sick Leave hours to a qualified employee.
Emergency Leave
Any regular or introductory employee may be allowed, at the discretion of the Department Director, up to 5 working days or 40 hours paid time off in the case of a death involving an employee's immediate family or in the case of a natural disaster involving the employee.
Civil Leave
Any regular or introductory employee who is summoned for jury duty or is subpoenaed in an official capacity during a regularly schedule work day will be given paid time off.
Military Leave
Any regular or introductory full-time employee who is a member of the National Guard or the Reserves will receive a maximum of 15 (eight-hour) paid days per calendar year.
BENEFIT PLANS AND PROGRAMS
Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
The city offers four (4) medical plans; two (2) dental plans; and one (1) vision plan to regular employees (and their eligible dependents) to choose from. Medical, dental and vision coverage is effective the first day of the month following date of hire.
Life Insurance
Life insurance is provided to regular employees in the event of death at no cost. In addition, regular employees are covered by the Accidental Death and Dismemberment benefit, which provides for additional benefits in the event of accidental death or serious accidental injury. Eligibility for life insurance begins on the employee's date of hire.
Employees may elect additional life insurance coverage on themselves through the city’s voluntary life insurance plan. Life insurance coverage is also available for dependents.
Flexible Spending Accounts
Regular employees may participate in the City's flexible spending accounts program. This program allows employees to increase their tax savings by making pre-tax deposits to a Health or Dependent Care Spending Account to pay for work-related dependent care expenses and certain unreimbursed health expenses.
Retirement
All regular Career Service employees participate in the General Employees Retirement Plan (“GERP”) which is a defined benefit pension plan. For 2013 participants will contribute 6% of their pre-tax earnings each pay period. The City of Aurora matches each employee's contributions. GERP credits interest on contributions while they remain with the Plan.
When employment with the City ends, participants may be eligible for a monthly retirement benefit, depending on their age and length of service. Alternatively, terminating participants may elect to receive a lump sum distribution of their contributions, interest and vested City contributions instead of a monthly benefit.
Long Term Disability
When a regular employee cannot work for a prolonged time because of serious injury or illness, you need help with more than your medical bills. Long Term Disability Insurance (LTD) can replace a portion of your salary while you are unable to work. Full-time regular Career Service employees are eligible for LTD after completing 6 months of continuous service. After a period of 90 days, you may receive up to 60% of your current base pay.
Deferred Compensation (IRS Section 457)
At an employee's option, participation in a Deferred Compensation program through the City of Aurora is available. Deferred Compensation provides pre-tax savings to employees who participate through automatic payroll deduction. It is a program that assists you in saving additional monies for your retirement. There are many investment choices offered by each of our Deferred Compensation providers. Your pre-tax dollar investment(s) grow each payday while interest accumulates.

01
Complete and thorough responses to the following questions are necessary in order to be considered for this vacancy and move to the next step in the recruitment process. Please ensure your experience is clearly outlined in your work history. Do you have at least 4 years progressively responsible experience working in a treatment facility?
  • Yes
  • No
02
Do you have at least 2 years experience working in a Class A or B water treatment plant; to include installing, maintaining, and operating equipment?
  • YES
  • NO
03
Do you have a Colorado Water Treatment Plant Operator Class A or B Certificate?
  • Yes
  • No
  • No, but I do hold a certificate that is transferable.
04
Please list all related water certifications you currently hold in good standing.
05
If you answered yes to question #1, please describe your experience as it relates to this position.
06
Please describe the size of the plant(s) that you have worked.
07
Do you have a valid driver's license with a good driving history and will you be able to verify this with a motor vehicle report?
  • Yes
  • No

* Required Question

Employer
City of Aurora
Address
15151 E. Alameda Parkway

Aurora, Colorado, 80012
Phone
(303) 739-7225

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