What are the responsibilities and job description for the Water/Wastewater Operator position at Genesee Water and Sanitation?
Do you take pride in keeping water flowing, systems running, and communities healthy? Genesee Water and Sanitation District is looking for an experienced Water/WastewaterOperator who knows their craft and enjoys being part of a close-knit, mission-driven team.
If you like meaningful work, mountain views, and being trusted to do the job right—we’d love to talk to you.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Operating and maintaining the water and wastewater treatment facilities
- Monitoring systems, collecting samples, and keeping things in regulatory compliance
- Maintaining the distribution and collection systems
- Troubleshooting issues before they become problems
- Supporting emergency response and on-call rotations
- Maintain, inspect, troubleshoot, and perform maintenance/repairs of equipment
What We’re Looking For
- Colorado Water and/or Wastewater Operator Certification – Class C or higher
- Solid hands-on experience in water and/or wastewater operations
- Strong mechanical and problem-solving skills
- A team player who takes ownership and pride in their work
- Valid Colorado driver’s license
- Willingness to participate in on-call duties
Bonus Points If You Have
- Higher-level certifications (B/A in Water and/or Wastewater Treatment)
- Experience in small or mountain systems
- SCADA familiarity
What We Offer
- Hourly pay range: $29.00 – $47.00 per hour, based on experience and certification level
- Great benefits package (health, retirement, PTO, holidays)
- Support for training and higher certifications
- The chance to make a real difference in the community—every single day
Pay: $29.00 - $47.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $29 - $47