Wastewater Plant Operator

South Platte Renew

Denver (CO)

On-site

USD 27,207 - 66,524

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Retirement Plans

PTO

Sick Leave

12 Paid Holidays

Job summary

A local water management organization is seeking an entry-level Operator in Denver, Colorado. In this role, you will work with various technologies related to wastewater treatment, conduct field tests, and maintain safety standards. Successful candidates will have a high school diploma or GED, and the position offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and retirement plans. Competitive pay range between $19.75 and $48.29 hourly based on level and experience, with additional opportunities for certification bonuses.

Qualifications

Strong mechanical aptitude required.
Must maintain a clean driving record and valid Colorado driver’s license.

Responsibilities

Follows safety and procedural guidelines.
Conducts field tests for water quality.
Participates in safety training.

Skills

Wastewater treatment operations

SCADA

Analytical skills

Customer service

Project management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree in Water Quality Management, Biological Sciences, Chemistry

Tools

Microsoft Office

Rugged laptops

Job description

This range is provided by South Platte Renew. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$19.75/yr - $48.29/yr

Note: This job description has been condensed for LinkedIn. For the full version, please visit our website.

POSITION SUMMARY

At South Platte Renew (SPR), operators work with diverse processes and technologies including renewable natural gas, UV disinfection, process optimization, and research with SPR’s Engineering team. Operators work day, swing, or night shift and may bid for preferred shifts every 6 months. Shift differential applies to swing and night shifts. Operators use rugged laptops in the field for diagnostics and process adjustments. Work is dynamic, involving optimization, training, team building, and participation in projects and interdepartmental initiatives.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Follows City of Englewood Administrative Policies and/or the Englewood Employees Association Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Maintains professional, effective relationships with staff and the public.
Trains on wastewater processes (tank levels, chemicals, water quality, flows, pumping systems, and valves).
Collects routine data and communicates anomalies.
Trains to identify basic troubleshooting needs and reports malfunctions.
Maintains sampling supplies and equipment.
Conducts field tests (TSS, DO, pH, temperature, alkalinity).
Performs housekeeping of work areas and equipment.
Participates in safety, equipment, and process training.
Reports or corrects unsafe conditions and complies with safety and emergency response procedures.

Other Duties

Works toward wastewater certification through continuing education.
Assists with snow removal, special projects, and other assigned tasks.
Completes time cards and required training.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

High School Diploma or GED required.
Associate degree in Water Quality Management, Biological Sciences, Chemistry, or related field preferred.
Strong mechanical aptitude.
Must maintain a clean driving record and valid Colorado driver’s license.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of

Wastewater treatment operations and SCADA.
Industrial machinery, mechanical/electronic systems, and process flow relationships.
Distribution and collection systems.
Regulatory requirements and facility design.
Microsoft Office and Windows applications.

Skills & Abilities

Advanced computer, customer service, analytical, project management, and general management skills.
Ability to troubleshoot equipment/process issues and interpret large data sets.
Intermediate mechanical skills.

ADDITIONAL SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

Wastewater Operator in Training

High school diploma/GED. Follows policies and trains on SCADA, safety, sampling, lab analysis, equipment monitoring, and instrument calibration.

Wastewater Operator D

"D" license, 6 months experience, completion of training. Performs Operator-in-Training duties plus monitors wastewater activities and communicates anomalies.

Wastewater Operator C

"C" license, 6 months as Operator D, 1 year in a wastewater utility. Performs D-level duties with additional interpretation of wastewater activities.

Wastewater Operator B

"B" license, 1 year as Operator C, 2 years wastewater experience. Performs C-level duties with advanced troubleshooting.

Wastewater Operator A

"A" license, 1 year as Operator B, 3+ years wastewater experience (4 preferred), plus a qualifying certificate or degree. Acts as lead operator, may serve as Operations Supervisor when needed, provides coaching and training, advises on SOPs, and serves as a subject matter expert.

Note: All employees must pass the D Certification within 6 months of hire.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Requires sitting, walking, lifting (up to 75 lbs), kneeling, bending, and working on various surfaces in all weather conditions. May be exposed to noise, hazards, fumes, odors, and chemicals. Work occurs indoors, outdoors, and in industrial environments. Position requires shift work, with possible on-call, night, weekend, or holiday hours.

HOURLY RANGES