Water Treatment Operator A

About the role

The City of Aurora is seeking dedicated and collaborative individuals to join its team of talented and valued employees. The organization emphasizes the CORE 4 Values of Integrity, Respect, Professionalism, and Customer Service.

Responsibilities

• Oversee work performed on assigned shift and ensure treated water quality meets or exceeds State, Federal, and Water Department standards.
• Act as Lead worker for operators on assigned shift.
• Maintain and calibrate on-line process analyzers.
• Develop, monitor, and implement a process control plan for plant operation using manual and computerized systems.
• Maintain, inspect, troubleshoot, report, and perform maintenance and repair of plant equipment.
• Maintain plant facility and grounds; maintain plant security.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly reports of plant performance.
• Respond to questions, problems, and complaints concerning water quality or service.
• Train and instruct staff in plant maintenance and operation activities.
• Ensure use of proper safety equipment and procedures.
• Ensure cleanliness of assigned areas and proper storage of equipment and supplies.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 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.

Skills

• Knowledge of safety practices and requirements of a water treatment plant.
• Comprehensive knowledge of chemistry, microbiology, mathematics, and hydrology; pumps, valves, motors, filters, backflow prevention devices, piping, and plumbing structures.
• Chemical analysis and testing techniques.
• Computer skills including word processing and spreadsheet software applications.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Benefits

Includes a competitive total compensation package, a well-funded general employees retirement plan, access to innovation workspaces, and internal educational programs to assist with career advancement.

Pay

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.

Schedule

Works primarily indoors in a treatment plant facility with exposure to noise, dust, chemicals, and fumes; some outdoor work.