Utility Plant Operator (D, C, B, A)

City of Northglenn; Northglenn (CO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant community as a Utility Plant Operator at the Water Treatment Facility, where your skills will ensure safe and efficient water supply. This full-time role involves operating a state-of-the-art water treatment plant, where you will manage water quality, conduct routine maintenance, and collaborate with a dedicated team. With a commitment to excellence, the city offers a supportive environment and competitive compensation based on your certification level. Enjoy comprehensive benefits, including medical insurance, retirement plans, and tuition assistance. If you're ready to make a difference in the community and grow your career in a rewarding field, this opportunity is for you!

Benefits

Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance

401A Retirement Plan

Paid Family & Caregiver Leave

Tuition Assistance

Free Recreation Center Membership

Qualifications

• Must have a valid Colorado driver's license with a good driving record.
• CWP Certification required at hire or within six months.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain the water treatment plant.
• Adjust chemical dosages and flow rates as needed.
• Perform routine maintenance and data entry tasks.

Skills

Communication Skills

Critical Thinking

Mathematics

Laboratory Testing Procedures

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

College Level Courses in Chemistry

Tools

SCADA

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Access

Job description

About Northglenn

The City government’s support for community and economic development makes Northglenn a hub of safe neighborhoods and business activity. The quality of planning, development, services, and volunteers creates a distinctive sense of community that is uncommon in many modern cities. Many of the original residents who lived in Northglenn when it incorporated in 1969 are still here.

The community is connected by the well-planned Greenway Trail System. The over 35 miles of off-street walking and biking paths connect with larger trail systems that lead throughout the Denver metro area. Northglenn is only 15 minutes north of downtown Denver and all of the events and attractions of a major metropolitan city. Go east on Interstate 70 and Denver International Airport is only 30 minutes away. Turn to the west and the majestic Rocky Mountains tower over the landscape and are a mere half hour away by car.

The City of Northglenn is looking for an energetic and outgoing individual to fill a Utility Plant Operator position at our Water Treatment Facility. This is a full-time position as a certified Water Treatment Facility Operator in the Utilities Division of the Public Works Department. The city’s Public Works Department is the ninth in the state and 182nd in the nation to receive accreditation from the American Public Works Association (APWA).

This voluntary process has taken over two years and required intense evaluation of 561 specific areas – everything from the department’s procedures to communication to culture. This has led to improved operating procedures, more efficiency, and increased preparedness in case of an emergency.

Position Highlights:

• Compensation - Starting salary range will commensurate with experience and current level of Water Treatment Facility Operator certification as follows:
  • Level "A" certification - $70,908-$75,068/year - Full Range ends at $85,153
  • Level "B" certification - $64,273-$68,443/year - Full Range ends at $77,412
  • Level "C" certification - $58,241-$62,401/year - Full Range ends at $68,189
  • Level "D" certification/Trainee - $52,757-$56,917/year - Full range ends at $61,990
• Shifts: Rotating 12-15 hour shifts alternating days, nights, weekends, and holidays. Schedules typically run 7 days on, 7 days off.
• Every other weekend off.
• 24/7/365 facility.

Benefit Highlights:

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Competitive General Leave: (two personal days available immediately)
• 401A Retirement Plan: (8% contribution from the City, 12% from the Employee)
• Life Insurance: (One and a half times your annual salary up to $200,000. AD&D coverage in the same amount)
• Paid Family & Caregiver Leave: Available after 6 months of employment for qualifying events. Receive up to 400 hours.
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Free Recreation Center membership for you and your immediate family
• Bilingual Pay

Working conditions are equality indoors and outdoors including office spaces, confined spaces, around chemicals, low and high zone tanks, etc. Job tasks performed at all locations must be completed in a safe and effective manner.

Physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This is an active position requiring standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, climbing and occasionally lift and/or move items over 50 pounds.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• The operation and maintenance of our 14 MGD water treatment plant.
• Reading meters.
• Taking samples of raw and partially treated water.
• Operating pumps.
• Overseeing the safe and efficient operation of water filters and chemical feeders.
• Answering phones.
• Adjusting chemical dosages.
• Adjusting plant flow rates.
• Calibrating meters.
• Routine plant maintenance.
• Data entry and logs, and other related tasks and duties.

While daily tasks are primarily routine in nature, the candidate will be expected to demonstrate good judgment and critical thinking in addressing potential issues. The candidate will exhibit willingness to complete job tasks using established procedures and share ideas that could assist in optimizing the plant. Operators work directly under the supervision of the Chief Plant Operator.

The top candidate will demonstrate they have the ability to communicate proficiently, conduct themselves in an ethical manner, follow directions while taking initiative in certain situations, and be able to learn new skills. Punctuality is a must.

Qualified candidates must have a high school diploma (or equivalent).

Must possess a valid Colorado driver's license with a good driving record.

Preferred: Two years of experience in water treatment facility operations working with SCADA. College level courses in chemistry, mathematics or related fields, the ability to perform math/chemistry calculations and laboratory testing procedures.

Computer skills in MS Word, Excel, Access and SCADA will be used daily. Training will be provided in these systems as necessary.

Must have a Colorado Water Professional (CWP) Certification at the time of hire, or be able to obtain the certificate within six months of hire - training materials and exam fee will be provided by the city. Must be able to obtain First Aid/CPR certification within six months of employment; training and exam will be provided by the city.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo a pre-employment background, physical, and drug screen.