Water Plant Operator I-IV

The posting will remain open continuously until filled.

About the role

You can’t live without water, and Castle Rock Water can’t function without great employees. We’re on the lookout for talented individuals who are seeking a place to be valued and make a difference. Castle Rock Water provides drinking water, sanitary sewer, and storm drainage systems for the Town of Castle Rock’s more than 80,000 residents and businesses. The Town is one of the fastest-growing and most sought-after communities in Colorado and is consistently ranked among the best and safest places to live in the State. Castle Rock Water is a national leader in the water industry, recently expanding its infrastructure to accommodate reuse water, implementing progressive conservation measures, and implementing legacy stormwater projects. Whether managing water treatment at the award-winning plant, maintaining the $730 million in infrastructure, or ensuring and protecting long-term water, Castle Rock Water has many opportunities available to learn and grow with the organization.

This position is also eligible to receive paid CCWP training and bonus pay for obtaining CCWP licenses.

Responsibilities

• Monitors water treatment through the SCADA system, including interpreting conditions that may require physical changes to the system
• Inspects water plants and pump stations, recording operational changes; backwashes filters and records data in a variety of logs
• Performs and records routine laboratory analysis relating to process control, using proper sampling techniques; submits samples to laboratory for analysis
• Calculates usage and handles chemicals to implement orders of supplies; may transport small amounts of chemicals to various treatment sites
• Checks and records static water and pumping water levels on a monthly basis; tests and records sand content of well water; checks and records pump amperages; cleans well water meters
• Operates and performs maintenance on valves throughout the system
• Measures and records filter media levels, adding media as required
• Drains and cleans reservoirs, backwashes recovery and other tanks as required
• Responds to customer complaints and questions about water quality
• Performs janitorial duties at all water plants and pump stations, including sweeping, dusting, mopping, etc.
• Performs outside plant and pump station repair and maintenance, as assigned, which may include mowing grass, cleaning, painting, and trimming shrubbery
• Attends safety seminars, meetings, and departmental staff meetings
• Performs regularly scheduled filter changes and lubrication on various pieces of equipment
• May assist with repairing main breaks; assists other departments during crisis as necessary
• Performs other duties as assigned or required

Requirements

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

• Water Plant Operator I: A High School Diploma or GED equivalent; supplemented by additional course work and one (1) year of experience; or any equivalent combination. A State of Colorado Class D Water Operator License is preferred, but not required.
• Water Plant Operator II: An Associate’s Degree; supplemented by two (2) years previous experience in water treatment; or any equivalent combination. State of Colorado Class C Water Operator License required.
• Water Plant Operator III: An Associate’s Degree; supplemented by three (3) years previous experience in water treatment; or any equivalent combination. State of Colorado Class B Water Operator License required.
• Water Plant Operator IV: An Associate’s Degree or Vocational/Technical Degree; supplemented with additional coursework and three (3) years previous experience in water treatment; or any equivalent combination. State of Colorado Class A Water Operator License required.

Valid Colorado driver's license required.

Skills

• Knowledge of federal and state drinking water regulations to ensure compliance
• Knowledge of water treatment and distribution systems, procedures, pumps, and motors
• Knowledge of SCADA systems
• Skill in handling chemicals safely
• Ability to understand verbal information and instruction and explain technical information to customers, occasionally in adversarial situations
• Ability to read and understand written materials
• Ability to translate verbal communication into effective written material (e.g., reports and other documents)
• Ability to memorize situations, details, laws, regulations, procedures, and policies
• Ability to use basic mathematical skills in calculating formulae for areas, volumes, pressures, lab testing results, and water levels
• Ability to communicate effectively with others
• Ability to respond to pager on regularly scheduled shift

Physical Demands

• Moderate to heavy physical work, including lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling objects and materials of 50–100 pounds
• Frequent performance of activities requiring a full range of body movement, including climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling/bending, crouching, crawling, and/or twisting
• Frequent hand/eye coordination to operate tools and electrical equipment, as well as for driving equipment and vehicles
• Vision for reading, recording, and interpreting information
• Speech communication and hearing to maintain communication with employees and citizens

Work Environment

• Works outdoors with exposure to all weather conditions
• Regular exposure to dust, noise, and chemicals

Equipment Used

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

Benefits

• Opportunity to make a difference in our community
• Career advancement programs
• Employee well-being program
• Competitive total compensation with an excellent benefits package
• Free membership to the MAC or Recreation Center
• Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness eligible employer

Pay

Salary Range: $27.06/HR - $50.60/HR, depending on qualifications and experience.

Schedule

Once fully trained, this position will be shift-based on a 4 x 10-hour schedule:

• 1st shift: 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM
• 2nd shift: 2:00 PM – 12:30 AM
• 3rd shift: 10:00 PM – 8:30 AM

Incorporated into either a Sunday–Wednesday or Wednesday–Saturday schedule.