Certified Water Treatment Operator, A, B, C, D License or Trainee

Pueblo Water; Pueblo (CO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Life and disability insurance

Deferred compensation

Pension

Paid leave time for holidays

Sick time and vacation

Job summary

Pueblo Water seeks a Certified Water Treating Operator to operate the water treatment and pumping facilities as scheduled or relief staff. The operator ensures treated water meets state and federal Safe Drinking Water standards.

Placement depends on certifications and years of experience; trainees may be considered with a D certification or higher. Minimum requirements include a high school diploma or GED, Colorado Class R license, and strong math/diagnostic skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Colorado Class R Driver’s License or equivalent
• Strong math and diagnostic skills
• Knowledge of water treatment chemicals, machinery, instrumentation, tools and equipment
• Interpersonal skills to communicate with co-workers, supervisors and the public
• In-training option for lower-class certification

Responsibilities

• Operate water treatment and pumping facilities as scheduled or relief worker
• Ensure treated water meets or exceeds state and federal Safe Drinking Water Standards
• Work environment includes indoor and outdoor conditions; shifts include nights and weekends

Job description

Pueblo Water has an opening for a Certified Water Treating Operator who is responsible for the operation of the water treatment and pumping facilities as a scheduled or relief worker. The Water Treatment Operator will ensure that treated water meets or exceeds state and federal Safe Drinking Water Standards.

Placement in the Water Operator position is based upon qualifications depending upon certifications and years of experience. Candidates may be considered in a “trainee” position if they hold a “D” certification or higher.

Full Salary Ranges:

• Certified “A” Treating Operator $70,525.00* - $95,213.00 annually
• Certified “B” Treating Operator $56,906.00* - $76,824.00 annually
• Certified "C" Treating Operator $51,612.00* - $69,675.00 annually
• Certified "D" Treating Operator $44,676.00* - $60,315.00 annually

*All New Hires will be placed at entry level salary range

A comprehensive benefit package to include:

• medical
• dental
• life and disability insurance
• deferred compensation
• pension
• paid leave time for holidays
• sick time and vacation

Work hours are subject to change. Our water treatment plant operates 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. The least likely shift for this position is days (8:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.) and the least likely days off are Saturday and Sunday.

Minimum requirements include a high school diploma or GED equivalent, Colorado Class “R” Driver’s License or equivalent, excellent math and diagnostic skills to detect and evaluate critical situations, knowledge of and ability to use water treatment chemicals, machinery, instrumentation, tools and equipment, and basic interpersonal skills to exchange general information with co-workers, supervisors, and the public. Applicants with a lower Class water treatment operator certification or equivalent from another state may be considered for an in-training position.

Work is performed primarily in an indoor environment and occasionally in an outdoor environment. Position may be exposed to adverse weather conditions, confined spaces, noise, and traffic hazards, and/or chemical solvents or fumes. Lifting, pulling, and/or pushing of items (sometimes in excess of 40 pounds) is moderate. Must possess the ability to perform the essential functions of the position.