Wastewater Treatment Plant Crew Member

City of Montrose; Montrose (CO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Montrose is seeking a Wastewater Plant Operator to support operations at the treatment facility. The role involves heavy manual labor, equipment operation, and collaboration with public works teams to maintain plant equipment, process control and laboratory tasks.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, and be prepared for non-standard hours including nights and weekends. CDL and related certifications may be required after hire.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience in maintenance, public works operations, or construction in the covered area.
• Knowledge of water and wastewater systems, process equipment maintenance, and laboratory analysis preferred.
• Understanding of SCADA operations and standard construction practices related to water systems preferred.
• Must be able to work non-standard hours including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily wastewater treatment plant functions such as maintaining equipment, buildings, and pump operations.
• Perform heavy manual labor and operate equipment such as loaders and backhoes for repair, maintenance and installation.
• Assist other City departments and public works personnel as needed.
• Perform sludge dewatering operations and transport to disposal site.
• Input data on computer and operate SCADA; maintain logs and records.
• Train lower level employees and/or seasonal workers.
• Read and interpret maps and blueprints.
• Participate in weekend plant operations and respond to after-hours emergencies.

Skills

SCADA operations

Process control

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Sewer jet operation

Job description

Basic Purpose of the Job

Under general direction, performs heavy manual labor and equipment operation for the repair, maintenance and installation of equipment at the wastewater treatment plant.Assists in wastewater treatment operations and maintenance of unit processes and equipment, plant grounds, laboratory and industrial pretreatment. Maintains a safe work environment.

Essential Functions

(Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. The list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.)

• Assist with daily wastewater treatment plant functions such as maintaining equipment, buildings, extended air process and pump operations, performing process control of activated sludge and digester. Assist with collecting sludge and wastewater samples and performing analysis. Conduct informative tours in a professional and courteous manner as requested.
• Perform heavy manual labor and equipment operation including loaders, backhoes, sewer rodders, sewer jet and other equipment associated with the repair, maintenance and installation of equipment at the wastewater treatment plant.
• Assist other City departments and other public works personnel in performing their tasks within the department.
• Perform sludge dewatering operations and transportation to disposal site.
• Input data on computer and operate SCADA system. Record pertinent data in log book, maintenance records, bench sheets, etc.
• Train lower level employees and/or seasonal workers.
• Read and interpret basic maps and blueprints.
• Actively participates in weekend plant operations and responds to after-hours emergencies.

Core Beliefs

Core beliefs are deeply held values and assumptions that guide individuals in the workplace. Core beliefs define how we do things. By establishing core beliefs, the City of Montrose is creating a common culture that shapes employee behavior in a positive and predictable manner. When these beliefs are shared, they create cohesiveness and mutual commitment in the organization and flexibility to changes as they occur.

Our core beliefs are centered on exceptional service and are based around treating our customers and fellow team members with dignity and respect. We value teamwork and recognize that we must continually strive to improve the customer experience. Every team member, regardless of job title, plays a part in creating a service environment and each are empowered to respond to the needs of our customers and teammates. We have six Core Beliefs: Respect, Ethics, Leadership, Accountability, Transparency, Excellence in Service (RELATE).

Job Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Experience performing maintenance, public works operations, or construction work in the assigned area of responsibility.
• Working knowledge of a water distribution systems, sanitary sewer collection systems, and maintenance equipment including sewer jet operation.
• Knowledge of plant operations, including process equipment maintenance and repair, process control, sample collection and laboratory analysis, sludge dewatering operations and transportation of biosolids to disposal site.
• Knowledge of SCADA operations and standard construction practices relating to water systems and waste water collection preferred.
• This position is subject to non-standard working hours including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Licensures & Certificates (must be active and current.)

• Current Colorado Class A or B Commercial Driver’s license within 6 months with acceptable driving record.
• Traffic control Flagger certification within 6 months

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

Requires ability to perform heavy manual labor. Strenuous physical work requiring ability to lift a maximum of 50 100 pounds; frequent lifting, carrying, walking and standing, hand/eye coordination. The employee frequently is required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Frequent hand/eye coordination for operation of personal computer, and use of hands to handle small parts; vision for reading and preparing written reports and documents; frequent speech communication, hearing and listening to maintain communications with employees and citizens. Requires driving and walking during inclement weather. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles; extreme cold and extreme heat. The employee is occasionally exposed to vibration. The noise level in the work environment is frequently loud.

Late applications will not be accepted. All candidates are subject to a pre-employment background check and drug screen. The City of Montrose is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired.