Water Operator (Water Reclamation)

About the role

The City of Fort Collins is seeking a motivated Water Operator (Water Reclamation) to join our Wastewater Treatment team. This position is suitable for individuals who thrive in a dynamic and diverse work environment.

Responsibilities

• Operates, monitors, and maintains plant processes such as plant flow control, water treatment processes, wastewater processes, biosolids, biological treatment, filtration, and effluent processing.
• Maintains records for State quality monitoring, State and Federal standards, and records of plant operations.
• Handles chemicals such as chlorine, ferric chloride, magnesium chloride, and polymers.
• Coordinates responses to alarms and emergencies at facilities.
• Inspects and maintains process instrumentation and equipment.
• Writes standards operating procedures of plant processes.
• May assist in the design and implementation of new systems and processes.
• May provide training for crew members.

Requirements

• Minimum Qualifications: High School Diploma or GED and or functionally related licenses or certificates.
• Experience Requirements: Entry level operators required to have "D" operator's license or ability to obtain within six months of hire; Journey level operators require "A" operator's license within 66 months of hire date.
• Certifications/Licenses/Specialized Training: Valid driver's license, Confined Space Entry Certification, Colorado Class D through A Water or Wastewater Operators Certification, Forklift Certification, Lock out/Tag out Certification, CPR/First Aid Certification, SCBA training and certification, EMS 14001 Awareness training NIMS 100 NIMS 700 Hazardous Materials Technician Level Certification or ability to get within 1 year of hire.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of state and local water quality standards and biosolids regulations.
• Ability to obtain Level A water/wastewater treatment operators certification within 66 months of hire date.
• Ability to maintain a Class A water/wastewater certification once achieved.
• Ability to handle hazardous materials in a safe manner.
• Ability to interpret and apply City policies and safety regulations.
• Ability to read blue prints and schematics.
• Ability to interface effectively with City staff and the general public.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to use Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Maximo Computerized Maintenance Management System ("CMMS").
• Ability to work in a high functioning team environment.

Skills

• Attention to detail.
• Problem-solving abilities.
• Adaptability to changing conditions.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision (for self, spouse, domestic partner, children).
• Paid vacation, paid holidays, sick leave, and additional one-time bank of 40 PTO hours for new, full-time, Classified and Unclassified Management hires.
• Retirement + company contributions – after 6 month probation period and immediate vesting.
• Flexible spending: Medical expenses FSA, dependent FSA or both.
• Employee Assistance Program: counseling, legal, financial assistance.
• Life insurance, short-term and long-term disability.
• Wellness program, workout facilities.
• Employee/family onsite health clinic.
• Learning and development opportunities at all levels in the organization with opportunities for career mobility.
• Collaborative work environment.

Pay

$66,875.00 - 93,305.00 (Salaries are paid biweekly).

Schedule

Full-Time Regular.