Waste Water Operator

Wind-River-Environmenta; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

401(k) matching

8 paid holidays

Uniforms

Boot allowance

Job summary

Wind River Environmental in Colorado Springs seeks a Waste Water Operator II to oversee sewage, FOG, and sludge processing, ensuring quality effluent and regulatory compliance. The role includes required reporting and clerical duties within plant operations.

The position offers a competitive starting hourly wage of $24.00–$26.00, with benefits such as medical/dental insurance, 401(k) matching, paid holidays, uniforms, and a boot allowance.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid wastewater treatment operator certification recognized by the state.
• Grade Level 2 Certification required.
• Ability to pass drug screen and physical examination.

Responsibilities

• Operate plant processes and monitor control panels.
• Conduct routine lab tests (TSS, COD, pH).
• Maintain plant logs and timely reporting.

Skills

Strong mechanical skills

Education

Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator certification (state DEP)

Grade Level 2 Certification

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

Description

Position Summary:

Waste Water Operator II reports directly to the Plant Manager and is responsible for sewage, FOG, sludge waste processing, and disposal equipment in the septic and wastewater processing plant to produce quality effluent water in compliance with federal, state, and local requirements. This position is also responsible for reporting & clerical duties of the plant.

The base pay range for this role is estimated to be $24.00 - $26.00 (hourly) at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined by various factors such as work location, education, experience, knowledge, and skills.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Act as a plant operator, responsible for total plant operations.
• Responsible for monthly reporting and ordering of chemicals.
• Work independently within established procedures associated with the specific job function.
• Monitor control panels and adjusts the plant operations as needed.
• Observes variations in operating conditions and interprets instruments, meter and gauge readings and test results to determine process control needs.
• Responsible for operating equipment associated with receiving, headworks, chemical addition, filtering, setting, and sludge processing, etc.
• Maintain plant log of all operations, events, and important parameters.
• Conduct routine laboratory tests: TSS, COD, pH, etc.
• Ensure that pumps, valves, boiler instruments, and other plant and wastewater treatment equipment are functioning properly.
• Monitor equipment for potential failures and may make minor repairs or adjustments as needed.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to write and interpret documents such as safety rules, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write and interpret routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively to customers, vendors, regulatory agents, and employees of the organization.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as volumes, dosing rations, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, unit conversion, etc.
• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or scheduled form.
• Ability to complete standard wet lab tests like TSS, COD, pH, Conductivity, etc.
• If not already confined spaced certified, will need to become certified in confined space entry and forklift operation.

Requirements

Requirements

Minimum Education and Experience

• Must have a valid and current Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator certification recognized by the state DEP.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Grade Level 2 Certification
• Ability to successfully pass a drug screen and physical examination.
• Strong mechanical and process background with an understanding of pumps, valves, blowers, and hydraulics
• Basic math and computer skills (Word, Excel)

We Offer

• Competitive starting rates
• Medical and dental insurance
• Matching 401 K
• 8 paid holidays and generous paid time off plan
• Uniforms
• Boot allowance.

Ask us about our Incentive Bonuses!

Wind River Environmental services and maintains a broad array of non-hazardous liquid waste systems, including grease traps, septic tanks and related waste systems. Headquartered in Marlborough, MA we offer a full suite of services to business, residential and municipal customers throughout the East Coast. Wind River Environmental is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Wind River Environment LLC is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with applicable law, we prohibit discrimination against any applicant or employee based on any legally-recognized basis, including, but not limited to: race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, lactation, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation , gender identity , age (40 and over), national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), veteran status, uniformed servicemember status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law. Our commitment to equal opportunity employment applies to all persons involved in our operations and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee, including supervisors and co-workers.

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