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Water Treatment Operator A

Company

City of Aurora, CO
Address , Aurora, 80014, Co
Employment type FULL_TIME
Salary $32.85 - $41.06 an hour
Expires 2023-06-10
Posted at 1 year ago
Job Description
JOB LOCATION
Griswold Water Treatment 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?
  • Diverse community
  • Make a difference in the lives of real people every day
  • Access to innovation workspaces
  • Competitive total compensation package
  • On-site fitness center and overall employee well-being programs Internal educational programs to assist with career advancement
  • Well-Funded General Employees Retirement Plan
  • Light rail station minutes away
PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
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.
Salary to be commensurate with experience.
The hiring range for this position is $32.85 - $41.06/ hourly
This recruitment is for the Griswold Water Treatment Facility, Wemlinger Water Treatment Facility, and Binney Water Purification Facility.
Aurora Water Department
Aurora Water is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the drinking water, sanitary sewer and storm drainage systems, treatment of drinking water and non-potable reclaimed wastewater for irrigation, billing and collection, public outreach and water conservation, acquisition and development of future water rights, major capital projects programs, and quality control for regulatory compliance and public health.
The City of Aurora will conduct ongoing screenings of applications on a first-come, first-serve basis; as soon as we determine to have a qualified pool of applicants, this position may close quickly and without notice.
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 & RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Maintains plant security
  • May maintain plant facility and grounds
  • Responsible for overseeing work performed on an assigned shift and ensures treated water quality surpasses all State, Federal, and Water Department standards
  • Prepares daily, weekly, and monthly reports of plant performance and responds to questions, problems, and complaints concerning water quality or service
  • Ensures cleanliness of assigned areas and proper storage of equipment and supplies
  • May develop, monitor, and implement a process control plan for plant operation using manual and computerized systems
  • Performs additional duties as assigned.
  • Mixes chemicals and conducts quality tests on raw and treated water
  • Monitors raw and treated water flows, adjusts flows and pumping rates as needed
  • Maintains, inspects, troubleshoots, reports, and performs maintenance and repair of plant equipment
  • Trains and instructs staff in plant maintenance and operation activities and ensures use of proper safety equipment and procedures
  • Keeps records of chemicals used and tests performed
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
  • Associate's Degree in water technology or water quality management preferred

Experience:
  • At least four (4) years progressively responsible experience working in a water treatment facility
  • Including at least two (2) years experience working in a Class A/B water treatment plant installing, maintaining, and operating equipment

Knowledge:
  • Knowledge of chemistry, microbiology, mathematics, and hydrology
  • Knowledge of pumps, valves, motors, filters, backflow prevention devices, piping, and plumbing structures
  • Personal computers including spreadsheet and word processing software applications
  • Comprehensive knowledge of safety practices and requirements of a water treatment plant
  • Knowledge of chemical analysis and testing techniques

Abilities:
  • Perform mathematical computations
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and citizens
  • Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
  • Work shifts and nights; and work overtime, standby, and/or callback duty
  • Perform chemical, physical, and biological control analysis, corrosion control and cross-connection control
  • Work without close supervision
  • Direct the work of other employees

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

Licenses and/or Certificates required:
  • Colorado Driver's License with a good driving record
  • Colorado Water Treatment Plant Operators Class A or a Colorado Water Treatment Plant Operator Class B Certificate with the ability to obtain required Class A certification within Aurora Water Department guidelines
Physical Demands:
  • Ability to pass a respirator and SCBA (Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus) fit test
  • Regular walking and standing to monitor control room and treatment plant operations
  • Regular lifting and carrying of objects weighing up to 20 pounds
  • Moderate physical work requiring the ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds repetitively, with or without assistance
  • Speech communications for communication with employees and citizens
  • Vision to read and interpret written reports and control room gauges
  • Ability to wear a full-face, negative-pressure respirator and SCBA
  • Hearing and listening for instructions and warning signals
  • Foot/eye coordination for operation of a motor vehicle
  • Ability to pass an initial medical evaluation to determine the ability to use a respirator
  • Pushing, pulling, and climbing to check system equipment; hand/eye coordination for operation of computer keyboard and treatment plant controls

Work Environment:
  • Works primarily indoors and outdoors; with exposure to noise, dust, chemicals, and fumes

Equipment Used:
  • Operates treatment plant equipment, computer, and motor vehicles
  • This position may require the incumbent to occasionally use personal equipment (e.g. vehicle, cell phone, tools, etc.) in the course of their employment

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.
For Veterans preference: Please show all of your employment history, including military service and related documentation (DD214) on the application.
The City of Aurora is an equal opportunity employer. We are required by state and federal agencies to keep certain statistical records on applicants. It will not be used in any way to discriminate against you because of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, creed, national origin, disability or military status, gender identity, unless related to a bona fide occupational qualification as defined by the Colorado Civil Rights Commission and the Equal Opportunity Commission.
Despite the changes in Colorado law, the City of Aurora maintains a drug-free workplace. A positive test of marijuana is grounds for disqualification and ineligibility for employment with the city for one year or termination once hired.
Drug Testing, Thorough Criminal Background Check, and Employment References:
As a condition of employment, all applicants selected for employment with the City of Aurora must undergo a thorough criminal background check and drug screening. Employment references will be conducted on finalists for City of Aurora vacancies.