Wastewater Treatment Operator

Eagle River Water and Sanitation District; Vail (CO); On-site; USD 57,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing stipend

Wellness program

Retirement plans

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Relocation assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Loan programs

Job summary

Eagle River Water and Sanitation District in Avon is hiring a Wastewater Operator to join our team of environmental professionals at the Avon Wastewater Treatment Facility. This role blends science, problem solving, and hands-on mechanical work to protect our community's most valuable resource: water.

You will monitor and operate treatment systems, perform preventive maintenance, collect lab samples, and analyze data to meet regulatory limits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; technical coursework preferred.
• Experience operating and maintaining mechanical equipment.
• Laboratory experience preferred.
• Proficiency with SCADA and Microsoft Office.
• Colorado Wastewater Operator Class D certification within 12 months.
• Valid Colorado driver's license within 30 days; ability to obtain Class B CDL.
• CPR/First Aid certification within six months.

Responsibilities

• Operations: Control treatment environment and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Mechanical: Troubleshoot repairs and routine maintenance on equipment.
• Laboratory: Collect samples and analyze data for process control.
• Equipment Operation: Run pumps, motors, sludge equipment, and odor control systems.
• Preventive Maintenance: Inspect and adjust equipment; assist with larger projects.
• Data Collection and Analysis: Monitor data and trends to inform decisions.
• Safety and Compliance: Follow safety policies; assist with inspections and PPE readiness.

Skills

Operations and maintenance

Laboratory testing

SCADA data analysis

Safety procedures

Education

High school diploma or GED

Scientific coursework preferred

Tools

SCADA

Microsoft Office

Job description

Eagle River Water and Sanitation District is hiring a Wastewater Operator to join our team of dedicated environmental professionals at 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 you have a 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.

Day to 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, including troubleshooting/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, and monitor system data for process control and compliance. Identify trends, analyze results, and recommend adjustments to meet regulatory discharge limits.
• Equipment Operation:Operate pumps, motors, sludge equipment, and odor control systems in accordance with regulatory discharge limits. Monitor and evaluate SCADA data to identify trends and anomalies.
• Preventive Maintenance:Perform general equipment inspections, adjustments, and minor repairs. Collaborate with senior staff regarding equipment needs or larger maintenance projects and assist with 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, assist with monthly inspections, ensure the availability of first aid and PPE materials, and clean plant areas to ensure efficient and safe operations.

Qualifications

• 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 be willing to work overtime, holidays, and weekends as well as willing to work in on-call rotation with the ability 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. The District will 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

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

• Employee housing or $559 monthly housing stipend
• Wellness program
• Retirement savings plans (414h and 457)
• 13.5 Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Relocation Assistance (if applicable)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Loan 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, genetic information or 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.