Water Treatment Operator A or B

JOB LOCATION

14201 E Hampden Ave Aurora, Colorado 80014-3901

City of Aurora, Colorado

It is an exciting time to work for the City of Aurora, we're growing and looking for dedicated and collaborative individuals to join our team of talented and valued employees. Excellent organizations have a set of principles, or core values, that are used to implement their mission and vision. Those values represent the touchstone for the organization, guiding the decisions of the individuals and the organization. At the City of Aurora, we demonstrate our excellence by modeling the CORE 4 Values of: Integrity, Respect, Professionalism, and Customer Service, and we welcome all who share these values to apply.
 
Why Work for Aurora?

• Make a difference in the lives of real people every day
• Diverse community
• Competitive total compensation package
• Well-Funded General Employees Retirement Plan
• Light rail station minutes away
• On-site fitness center and overall employee well-being programs Internal educational programs to assist with career advancement
• Access to innovation workspaces

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

This posting is collecting applications for multiple A operator and B operator positions. Applications will be reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis, and this position may close quickly and without notice once a sufficient amount of applications is received.

Water Treatment Operator B:

Hiring Salary: $41.49/hour

Sign-On Bonus: New employees are eligible for a $3,500 bonus; with $1,750 paid on the first payroll, and $1,750 paid upon successful completion of the 6 month introductory period. 

Water Treatment Operator A:

Hiring Salary: $47.01/hour

Sign-On Bonus: New employees are eligible for a $10,000 bonus; with $5,000 paid on the first payroll, and $5,000 paid upon successful completion of the 6 month introductory period.

OVERVIEW OF POSITION / DEPARTMENT

Performs level “A” or "B" Certification duties in the maintenance and operation high performing, nationally recognized water treatment facilities. Aurora’s water treatment programs are recognized as leaders in the industry and all three water purification facilities have achieved the highest recognition by the Partnership for Safe Water as “Excellence in Water Treatment”.

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

• Act 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

• Keeps records of chemicals used and tests performed

• 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

• Maintain 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

• May perform after hours dispatching duties

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & WORKING CONDITIONS

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 or B certification as per CDPHE certification requirements

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate's Degree