Water Treatment Operator — SCADA & Lab Specialist

City of Golden; Golden (CO); On-site; USD 66,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Health benefits

Job summary

City of Golden is seeking a Water Treatment Plant Operator to perform skilled duties in operation, maintenance, and monitoring of the 12 MGD Water Treatment Plant. The role involves plant rounds, chemical dosing, and regulatory compliance.

Candidates must have Colorado Water Operator Certification and be able to work shifts, including nights and weekends. The City offers extensive benefits and a supportive outdoor community environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with Colorado Water Operator Certification.
• Associate degree in water technology or water quality preferred.
• Basic computer skills including Word and Excel.
• Colorado Water Operators Certification licenses required (A, B, C, or D).

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine water plant rounds and perform duties in water treatment and plant maintenance.
• Operate startup/shutdown of water treatment plant systems per SOPs.
• Monitor plant operations via SCADA and manual methods; read gauges, meters and lab results.
• Adjust pumps, water flows, and chemical feed systems to meet demand.
• Maintain detailed records, test logs, and regulatory reports.
• Analyze lab results to adjust water quality parameters (turbidity, pH, chlorine).
• Coordinate with other divisions to ensure regulatory compliance and safety.
• Train and mentor new employees; maintain certifications and safety training.

Skills

Chemistry knowledge

Mathematics

Problem solving

SCADA knowledge

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Colorado Water Operator Certification

Associate degree in water technology

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

SCADA/HMI systems

Job description

City of Golden is seeking a Water Treatment Plant Operator to perform skilled duties in operation, maintenance, and monitoring of the 12 MGD Water Treatment Plant. The role involves plant rounds, chemical dosing, and regulatory compliance.

Candidates must have Colorado Water Operator Certification and be able to work shifts, including nights and weekends. The City offers extensive benefits and a supportive outdoor community environment.