Water Treatment Plant Operator (Class B, C, or D)

Water Treatment Plant Operator

Colorado Springs Utilities is hiring a Water Treatment Plant Operator to oversee and ensure the safe operation of our Tollefson and Ute Pass Water Treatment Plants. Our Water Treatment Plant Operators handle non-routine equipment and process control problems in our plants, and have the opportunity to perform special projects and assist our Water Treatment Operations Supervisors in emergency situations related to plant performance, operations, and safety. If you are passionate about impacting our community's continued access to safe and clean drinking water, this may be the opportunity for you!

This position will be filled at one of the following three levels depending upon the qualifications and certification level of the successful candidate:

• Treatment Plant Operator-B ($38.13, then $40.03 after probation)
• Treatment Plant Operator-C ($34.55, then $36.29 after probation)
• Treatment Plant Operator-D ($31.34, then $32.91 after probation)

What Will You be Doing?

• Operating a water treatment plant while complying with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations
• Controlling, understanding, monitoring, and changing plant operation processes for conventional water treatment processes
• Accurate data acquisition and maintaining records of the daily treatment operations
• Troubleshooting routine, non-routine, and complex treatment processes, water quality issues, or equipment problems
• Performing equipment maintenance and calibrating and maintaining all process instrumentation
• Performing sampling and testing on plant processes and interpreting results
• Completing and accurately filing regulatory reports and pertinent legal documents
• Writing training documents and standard operating procedures for new operational procedures and/or equipment
• Inventorying and ordering treatment chemicals, and mixing chemicals to proper concentrations
• Adhering to, understanding, and reviewing the EPA Risk Management Program, chlorine system safety, discharge permits, and all other environmental procedures

Who You Are

• Possession of a Class B, C, or D Colorado Water Treatment Operator Certification
  • At minimum, the ability to obtain a Class D Certification within six months of hire, and demonstrate the ability and desire to advance through the State Operator Certification Program
• Knowledge of or experience working in water operations or a related field
• Completion of an academic or technical program in water environment technologies is valued
• Basic knowledge chemistry, biology, hydraulics, mathematics, and/or mechanical concepts and principles is valued
• Knowledge of and experience with process instrumentation, SCADA process controls, and trending of treatment processes is valued
• Possession of a valid, unrestricted driver's license is required - this job requires operating Colorado Springs Utilities' vehicles as an essential job function

Additional Considerations and Expectations

• While in training (approximately six months), you will typically work four ten-hour shifts, and will transition to your designated operator schedule once training is complete. Upon completion of training, you will transition to a typical shift worker schedule.
• As the designated shift operator, you will be expected to work day shifts, night shifts, including weekends, holidays, and overtime based on business needs.
• When working the night shift, you'll be eligible for shift differential pay.

Our Commitment to Our Employees

Our people are the heart and soul of Colorado Springs Utilities.  They keep the lights on, gas flowing, water coming in, and wastewater leaving.  We don't just say people are important – we prove it!  That’s why we are honored to invest in protecting the health and financial security of our employees and their families through our rich benefits program.

Time Off to Recharge

• Vacation – Start with 13 days annually, increasing to 24 days with tenure
• Personal Leave –3 days per year
• Paid Holidays –12 paid holidays per year
• Sick Leave – 12 days per year for personal or family health needs
• Vacation Buy – Option to purchase up to 40 additional hours annually

Health & Wellness – Benefits elected are effective the first of the following month

• Medical Plans: Three comprehensive options, including a $0 premium High-Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with Health Savings Account (HSA) eligibility
• Zero Health: Access to hundreds of medical services at no cost
• Dental & Vision: Two dental plans and one vision plan
• Family Building-Benefits: Support for fertility, preservation, adoption, and surrogacy
• Wellness Program: A voluntary program that rewards you for prioritizing self-care! If you're enrolled in a our medical plan, you and your spouse can earn up to $600 in HRA or HSA contributions by completing healthy activities
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA): Pre-tax contributions for healthcare and dependent care expenses
• Health Savings Account (HSA): Available with HDHP

Financial & Retirement Security

• Pension Plan: Colorado PERA provides retirement benefits and peace of mind
• Supplemental Retirement Plans: PERAPlus 401(k), MissionSquare Roth IRA, and 457 plans
• Disability Coverage: Short-Term and Long-Term Disability insurance available
• Life Insurance: Employer-paid coverage with optional supplemental plans
• Long-Term Care Insurance: Available for purchase to support extended care needs

Additional Support

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential support for mental health, stress, legal, financial, and work-life balance
• Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $5,250  annually to support continued education
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness: As a qualifying employer, your student loan payments may be eligible for loan forgiveness

Salary : $31 - $40