Water Reclamation Worker
Water Reclamation Worker
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Job Description
The Water Reclamation Worker is a nonexempt entrylevel position that reports to the Assistant WWTP Superintendent. The Water Reclamation Worker receives training to develop the knowledge skills and abilities to perform a wide variety of unskilled and semiskilled duties and tasks supporting the operation of the Water Reclamation Facility. Duties and tasks include equipment and plant operation mechanical maintenance the safe and effective operation of vehicles biosolids treatment and handling janitorial maintenance laboratory cleanup data entry and basic treatment process control sampling and testing.
This job description is an overview and is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the functions and tasks required of the position.
SALARY RANGE/CAREER ADVANCEMENT:
Candidates will be hired at the level determined by their Colorado Wastewater Facility Operator Class Certification. Advancement is dependent on candidates ability to progress to higher certification levels. Additionally step increases within each listed range occur on a yearly basis.
Water Reclamation Worker: $$41806.56 $52538.87
- Entry level
Water Reclamation Worker I: $45528.63 $56901.42
- Requires A State of Colorado Wastewater Facility Operator class D certification or higher or an equivalent wastewater treatment certification from another state
Water Reclamation Worker II: $47172.49 $58991.20
- Requires a state of Colorado Wastewater Facility Operator class C certification or higher
- Requires at least one year of experience at a wastewater treatment facility
Wastewater Operator B: $51343.27 $64561.50
- Requires a State of Colorado Wastewater Facility Operator class B certification or higher
- Requires at least two years of experience at a wastewater treatment facility
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Assists with plant maintenance and operation as directed
- Assists with process control testing sampling and biosolids drying bed operations
- Handles dangerous process chemicals including solid and liquid forms of chlorine and ferric chloride
- Uses common hands tools portable power tools) respirators and confined space safety equipment
- Enters permitrequired confined spaces to perform inspection maintenance or repair of equipment or vessels
- Removes and handles process residuals such as screenings grit scum and biosolids
- Cleans tanks launders and other process vessels and equipment
- Communicates with others verbally and in written reports and forms
- Operates loaders trucks tractors semitractor/trailer and biosolids handling equipment
- Operates trucks and other heavy equipment on public roads
- Performs minor maintenance on light and heavy vehicles including spare tire installations cleaning fueling oiling and lamp replacement
- Performs vehicle pretrip inspections in accordance with the State and City policies
- Performs a wide variety of maintenance tasks including janitorial maintenance
- Maintains building ventilation filters and screens
- Inspects plant lighting systems and replaces fluorescent and incandescent lamps
- Removes snow from walks and facility roads using shovels and other motorized equipment
- Paints buildings process equipment and piping
- Performs landscape maintenance and gardening including the operation of motorized lawn mowers mowers and lawn/farm tractors
- Ability to preform all the job duties in a safe manner
Qualifications :
- A high school diploma or its G.E.D. equivalent;
- A valid drivers license at the time of application and a valid Colorado drivers license within 30 days of employment
- License restrictions that may hinder your ability to drive on City business such as an interlock will be cause for disqualification
- During the course of employment a valid license must be maintained and the employee must notify the City immediately upon changes to the status of their license
- A minimum of six 6 months verifiable experience operating a computer using Microsoft Office products. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered and;
- A minimum of six 6 months verifiable experience performing algebralevel mathematical calculations. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
A State of Colorado Wastewater Facility Operator Class D certification or higher or an equivalent wastewater treatment certification from another state and a Colorado Class A Commercial Drivers License or an equivalent certification from another state are preferred.
In addition to the meeting the minimum qualifications at the time of application within six months of appointment the employee must:
- Upgrade and convert the Colorado drivers license to a Colorado Commercial Class A Drivers License if needed; and
- Obtain a State of Colorado Wastewater Facility Operator Class D Certification or higher and/or convert the certification from another state to a State of Colorado Wastewater Facility Operator Class D Certification or higher if needed.
Additional Information :
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Apply online at www.pueblo/jobs
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
