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Treatment Plant Operator

City of Cripple Creek, CO
Cripple Creek, CO Full Time
POSTED ON 4/23/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/22/2026

Company Description

The City of Cripple Creek, Colorado, is a historic and vibrant community located at 9,494 feet above sea level, nestled in the beautiful Rocky Mountains. Established in 1892, the city is renowned for its rich gold mining history and is now a popular tourist destination featuring family-friendly attractions, outdoor adventures, and limited stakes gaming (one of only three cities in Colorado to offer it). With a population of 1,200 residents and over one million annual visitors, Cripple Creek provides comprehensive city services and maintains a friendly, neighborly atmosphere. The city is also home to Colorado’s largest operating modern gold mine and is designated as a National Historic Landmark.


Treatment Plant Operator

Full-time, full benefits offered.


The Plant Operations Department is now accepting applications for the position of Treatment Plant Operator. Pay will correspond with the years of experience and certification level as outlined below.


Treatment Plant Operator I: Entry-level position; Colorado Class D Water and/or Wastewater Treatment Operator certification or ability to obtain within one year of hire. Hiring Range: $48,783 to $57,391, DOE.


Treatment Plant Operator II: Specialized training and experience in water and/or wastewater treatment facility operations; Colorado Class C Water and/or Wastewater Treatment Operator certification; minimum two years of increasingly responsible treatment plant operations and maintenance experience required. Hiring Range: $53,783 to $63,274, DOE.


Treatment Plant Operator III: Specialized training and experience in water and/or wastewater treatment facility operations; Colorado Class B Water and/or Wastewater Treatment Operator certification; minimum three years of increasingly responsible treatment plant operations and maintenance experience required. Hiring Range: $59,296 to $69,760, DOE.


Job duties include: Performs a variety of semi-skilled and skilled technical and maintenance tasks in the operation, maintenance, and repair of the water and wastewater treatment facilities.


Requirements include: High school diploma or GED. Valid Colorado Driver’s License or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire. Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test, background check, and provide an acceptable Motor Vehicle Record from any state in which a license was held within the last three years. 


Closing Date: Open until filled

Salary : $48,783 - $57,391

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