Wastewater Treatment Operator

Fortiuscap; Vail (CO); On-site; USD 57,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing support

Medical + dental + vision

Retirement plans

Paid holidays

Paid Time Off

Relocation assistance

Recreation benefit

Job summary

Eagle River Water and Sanitation District is hiring a Wastewater Operator to join our team at the Avon Wastewater Treatment Facility. This role blends science, problem solving, and hands-on mechanical work to protect our community’s water resources and ensure regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities include controlling the treatment environment, performing routine maintenance and laboratory tests, operating pumps and SCADA data, and collaborating with staff to meet discharge limits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; science coursework preferred.
• Experience with operations, service, or maintenance of mechanical equipment is required.
• Laboratory experience preferred.
• Computer skills preferred, including Microsoft Office and SCADA.
• Must possess Colorado Wastewater Operator Class D certification within one year of hire.
• Must have a valid Colorado Driver’s license within 30 days of full-time employment.
• Potential to obtain a Class B CDL.
• CPR/First Aid Certification required within the first six months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Operations: Control the chemical and biological treatment environment through monitoring and adjusting systems to ensure microorganisms break down waste and meet regulatory standards.
• Mechanical Expertise: Troubleshooting, repairs, and routine adjustments to keep equipment running reliably and safely.
• Laboratory: Collect samples, conduct tests, monitor data, analyze trends, and recommend adjustments to meet discharge limits.
• Equipment Operation: Operate pumps and sludge equipment; monitor SCADA data to identify trends and anomalies.
• Preventive Maintenance: Inspect and repair equipment; assist with larger maintenance projects as needed.
• Data Collection and Analysis: Collect data and make process control decisions from plant observations and lab data.
• Safety and Compliance: Follow safety policies; assist with inspections; maintain PPE and clean work areas.

Skills

Mechanical experience

SCADA

Microsoft Office

CPR/First Aid

Education

High school diploma or GED

Science coursework

Tools

CCWP Operator C License

CCWP Operator B License

CCWP Operator A License

Job description

Eagle River Water and Sanitation District is hiring aWastewater Operator to join our team ofdedicatedenvironmental professionalsat the Avon Wastewater Treatment Facility. This role combines science, problem solving, and hands-on mechanical work to protect one of our community’s most valuable resources: water.

Our wastewater treatment team works hard to create and control an environment for bacteria and microorganisms to thrive, ensuring clean water is returned to the river. If youhavea background in science and/or strong mechanical experience looking for a stable and fulfilling new career, then starting a career in wastewater treatment might be right for you.

The work you do as a Wastewater Operator directly protects public health and the local environment, and you will see the impact of your work every single day. Additionally, we offer competitive pay, excellent benefits, a robust employee housing program, and opportunities for growth and development.

Dayto Day:

• Operations: Control the chemical and biological treatment environment through monitoring and adjusting systems to ensure microorganisms effectively break down waste and produce clean water that meets regulatory standards.
• Mechanical Expertise: General mechanical work, includingtroubleshooting/diagnosing issues, performing repairs and part replacements, making routine adjustments, and coordinating fixes to keep equipment running reliably, while following safe work practices and escalating complex issues
• Laboratory: Collect samples, conduct laboratory tests, andmonitorsystem data for process control and compliance. Identifytrends, analyze results, and recommend adjustments to meet regulatory discharge limits.
• Equipment Operation: Operatepumps, motors, sludge equipment, and odor control systemsin accordance withregulatory discharge limits. Monitor and evaluate SCADA data toidentifytrends and anomalies.
• Preventive Maintenance: Perform general equipment inspections, adjustments, and minor repairs. Collaborate with senior staffregardingequipment needs or larger maintenance projects andassistwith replacements as needed.
• Data Collection and Analysis: Collects wastewater operations and control data, making process control decisions based on plant observations, lab data, and historical trends.
• Safety and Compliance: Follow established safety policies,assistwith monthly inspections, ensure the availability of first aid and PPE materials, and clean plant areas to ensure efficient and safe operations.

• High school diploma or GED, related college-level coursework in scientific fields preferred
• Experience performing operations, service, or maintenance of mechanical equipment
• Laboratory experience preferred
• Computer skills preferred, including Microsoft suite and SCADA
• Must possess a Colorado Wastewater Operator Class D certification within one yearof hire
• Must have a valid Colorado Driver’s license within 30 days of full-time employment
• Potential to obtain a Class B CDL
• CPR/First Aid Certification required within the first six months of employment.

Schedule

This role is scheduled five days per week from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., following either a Sunday–Thursday or Tuesday–Saturday schedule.Candidates must bewilling to work overtime, holidays, and weekendsas well aswillingto work in on-call rotationwith theability to respond to call outs within one hour.

Salary Range

There are four levels of Wastewater Operator with different titles and pay ranges depending on certifications, knowledge, skills, and abilities. TheDistrictwill support you in earning your licenses. Pay range and title depend on certifications and experience:

• -Operator I: $27.74– $38.83
• -Operator II (requires CCWP Operator C License): $30.58 – $42.82
• -Operator III (requires CCWP Operator B License): $32.11– $44.96
• -Senior Operator (requires CCWP Operator A License): $37.18– $52.05

Benefits

We value life-work balance and are leaders in the industry with our holistic benefits package, which includes but is not limited to:

• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage
• Employee housing or $559 monthly housing stipend
• Wellness program
• Retirement savings plans (414h and 457)
• 13.5 Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Relocation Assistance (if applicable)
• $800 Annual Recreation Benefit
• Tuition ReimbursementLoan programs for: Ski Passes, Electrical Vehicles, and Computers

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, geneticinformationor any other status protected by law or regulation. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions are based on job-related factors.

All District employees mustsubmitto a pre-employment drug screen and extensive background check.