Water Treatment Operator A at City of Aurora in Aurora, CO

Water Treatment Operator A:

Hiring Salary: $47.01/hour

**This job announcement is for collecting candidate applications for current and future Water Treatment Operator A. Applicants will be contacted only when a position need is identified, and qualifications match the needs of the position. ** 

OVERVIEW OF JOB 

The Water Treatment Plan Operator A performs senior level “A” certification duties in the maintenance and operation of high performing, nationally recognized water treatment facilities.  

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES  

• Responsible for overseeing work performed on assigned shift and ensures treated water quality is at or above State, Federal, and Water Department standards  

• Acts as Lead worker for operators on assigned shift. 

• Monitors raw and treated water flows, adjusts flows and pumping rates as needed; mixes chemicals  

• Conducts quality tests on raw and treated water 

• Maintains and calibrates on-line process analyzers  

• Performs evaluation of treatment process to ensure optimization; keeps records of chemicals used and tests performed 

• Develops, monitors, and implements a process control plan for plant operation using manual and computerized systems 

• Maintains, inspects, troubleshoots, reports, and performs maintenance and repair of plant equipment 

• Maintains plant facility and grounds; maintains plant security 

• Prepares daily, weekly, and monthly reports of plant performance  

• Responds to questions, problems, and complaints concerning water quality or service 

• Trains and instructs staff in plant maintenance and operation activities 

• Ensures use of proper safety equipment and procedures 

• Ensures cleanliness of assigned areas and proper storage of equipment and supplies 

• Perform other related duties as assigned 

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.  

An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered. 

Education:   

• High School Diploma or GED.  

Experience:   

• Experience required to obtain a Water Treatment Operator A certification as per CDPHE certification requirements  

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Associate's Degree in water technology or water quality management preferred. 

Knowledge: 

• Comprehensive knowledge of safety practices and requirements of a water treatment plant.  

• Knowledge of chemistry, microbiology, mathematics, and hydrology; pumps, valves, motors, filters, backflow prevention devices, piping, and plumbing structures; 

• Chemical analysis and testing techniques 

Skills:   

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

• Skill in checking information for accuracy and completeness and correcting errors. 

• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing 

Abilities:   

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and citizens 

• Perform mathematical computations  

• Perform chemical, physical, and biological control analyses, corrosion control, and cross-connection control  

work without close supervision  

• Direct the work of other employees  

• Creatively solve problems, negotiate and handle stressful situations in a positive manner.  

Licenses and Certifications Required:   

• Colorado Water Treatment Plant Operators Class A Certificate. 

• Colorado driver's license with a good driving history.  

WORKING CONDITIONS  

Essential Personnel:  

• When a local announcement of emergency or disaster is declared by the City, all City of Aurora employees may be required to work as essential personnel. 

Physical Demands: 

• Medium physical work requiring the ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds repetitively  

• Frequent lifting and carrying of objects weighing up to 20 pounds  

• Frequent walking and standing to monitor control room and treatment plant operations  

• Frequent 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  

• Clear 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. 

• This role may require the incumbent to occasionally use personal equipment (e.g. vehicle, cell phone, tools, etc.) in the course of their employment.