SPR Wastewater Plant Operator BC
SPR Wastewater Plant Operator BC
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Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY
The Wastewater Operator is an integral part of the operations and maintenance of the treatment facility and is responsible for the effective treatment of water before it is returned to the South Platte River. Wastewater operators operate valves motors performs water quality sampling and analysis and performs light troubleshooting of mechanical equipment.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS
Reports to: Operations Supervisor
Direct Reports: None
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
This position is responsible for monitoring interpreting and troubleshooting wastewater activities as needed including SCADA monitoring safety water quality sampling and monitoring lab analysis instrument verification and calibration monitoring and maintaining equipment. B and C operators can function independently and take responsibility of entire process areas or portions of the treatment plant during a shift.
Both classifications carry out delegated duties in accordance to SPRs Written Operating Plan with B operators being capable of performing a broader range of decision making without the need for consulting supervisors or the Operator in Responsible Charge.
CORE COMPETENCIES REQUIRED FOR POSITION
Organization Wide Every employee is accountable to:
- Aligning and demonstrating SPRs organizational vision mission and values.
- Follow the SPR Safe Program policies required trainings and overall engagement.
- Uphold fiscal responsibility through SPRs Procurement policy and procedures.
- Continuously improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the service or product being delivered.
- Value diversity; demonstrate an awareness of differences; demonstrate sensitivity and adapt behaviors and communication to accommodate these differences.
Job Specific Every employee in this position must be able to:
Technical Expertise Plant Operations: Advanced knowledge of principles of the Wastewater Treatment Plant Operations discipline.
- Readily learns and adopts new skills and technologies that can improve wastewater treatment plant operations activities.
- Understands biological chemical and mechanical treatment technologies their principles of operation and application in specific tasks or processes.
- Possesses troubleshooting competency to evaluate diagnose and repair operational issues throughout the plant site.
Nimble Learning: Actively learning through experimentation when tackling new problems using both successes and failures as learning fodder.
- Selfdirected learner; readily applies knowledge gained from experience to new situations.
- Willing to accept and incorporate feedback; actively seeks out feedback from others where appropriate.
- Follows instructions and learns from mistakes.
Problem Solving: Generating evaluating and implementing solutions to operational problems.
- Applies known solutions to existing and novel problems; demonstrates situational awareness.
- Uses data where available to help solve problems.
- Capable of contributing to multifunctional problemsolving efforts communicating complex problems and working towards solutions involving multiple workgroups.
Models Accountability: Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments.
- Completes assigned work on time without need for rework.
- Takes responsibility for actions; models integrity
- Takes initiative; is proactive in completing work without need for specific direction on each task
Education License Certification and Work Experience:
Wastewater Plant Operator C
- Colorado Wastewater C Certification or ability to obtain through reciprocity within 3 months.
- 1 years experience in the operation of a municipal wastewater treatment facility or 6 months as a D operator.
Wastewater Plant Operator B
- Colorado Wastewater B Certification or ability to obtain through reciprocity within 3 months.
- 2 years experience in the operation of a municipal wastewater treatment facility or 6 months as a C operator.
*An equivalent combination of education training and relevant job experience may be substituted.
WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Requires extensive sitting walking carrying lifting kneeling bending reaching and squatting. May be required to lift up to 75 pounds. Major activities are performed on level slippery sloping unstable and uneven terrain in a variety of weather conditions. May be exposed to extreme cold heat heights temperature swings constant noise mechanical and electrical hazards fumes odors & chemicals. Work is performed in an office outside and in an industrial environment.
SHIFT REQUIREMENTS: This position is subject to shift work. Occasional after hours oncall nights weekends or holiday work may be required.
ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES
This position offers participation in our welldefined career progression program providing clear pathways for professional growth and development. As part of this program employees have the opportunity to advance through the following positions:
- Wastewater Plant Operator A: Senior operator that demonstrates high level of autonomy expertise of wastewater processes and ability to coach mentor and train fellow operators.
- Operations Supervisor: Working supervisor position responsible for overseeing day to day plant operations activities.
- Operations Manager: Operator in Responsible Charge responsible for overall management of operations group including budget personnel and setting longterm goals.
HOURLY RATE AND BONUS
Wastewater Plant Operator B $28.49 $42.74/Hourly Rate
Wastewater Plant Operator C $25.21 $37.82/Hourly Rate
Signing bonuses are available for qualified candidates.
Annual certification bonuses are awarded for maintaining Colorado Wastewater Treatment Certification:
Operator D $500/year
Operator C $1000/year
Operator B $2000/year
Operator A $3000/year
BENEFITS
The City of Englewood offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible fulltime employees including paid time off holidays medical dental and vision.
APPLICATION DEADLINE
March 24th 2025
Employment Type
Full-Time
