Water​/Wastewater Operator

Water/Wastewater Operator

The Water/Wastewater Operator series performs skilled and semi-skilled work in the operation, monitoring, and maintenance of the Town’s water treatment plant, wastewater treatment plant, distribution and collection systems, lift stations, pumping stations, and wells. Duties include process observation, sampling and laboratory analysis, equipment operation and maintenance, data collection, troubleshooting, and responding to system alarms and emergencies.

• Operators at all levels perform the same duties. Progression from Operator 1, Operator 2, Operator 3 is based on increased Colorado operator certification levels and demonstrated technical competency. Operator 3 represents the highest level in the series and is fully qualified for advanced operational responsibilities under applicable local, state, and federal regulations governing water and wastewater operations.

• Operate, inspect, repair, and maintain pumps, motors, chemical feed equipment, and other related water and wastewater treatment equipment.
• Record operational data including well and pump run times, pressures, reservoir levels, plant flows, sludge treatment rates, turbidity, BOD, residuals, and chemical usage.
• Monitor and adjust treatment processes to ensure compliance with state and federal environmental regulations.
• Respond to alarms, equipment failures, and abnormal operating conditions; take action to maintain safe and compliant operations.
• Collect and analyze samples for laboratory process control and regulatory testing.
• Maintain accurate records, reports, and logs for treatment facilities, distribution systems, and collection systems.
• Perform calibration, preventive maintenance, and emergency repair on instrumentation and treatment system equipment.
• Assist in unloading, storing, transferring, and mixing treatment chemicals; adjust feeds as directed.
• Observe and maintain lift stations, troubleshoot operational issues, and make repairs.
• Conduct utility locates, meter reading, shut-offs and turn-ons, final meter reads, and inspections of customer-installed water and sewer service lines.
• Perform preventive maintenance on distribution and collection systems, including line jetting, hydrant flushing, and valve exercising.
• Assist with backflow prevention program activities as directed.
• Conduct routine inspections, investigate customer concerns, and clear blockages in the collection system as necessary.
• Perform irrigation ditch checks, record flume flows, gather irrigation well data, and support state reporting requirements.
• Assist with snow and ice removal operations when needed.
• Provide tours of treatment facilities and respond to public inquiries professionally.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or GED.
• One year of utility experience is preferred.
• Must possess a minimum of one Class D Water, Class D Wastewater, Class 1 Collection system, or Class 1 Distribution system operator certification.
• Must obtain the remaining Class D Water Operator certification or Class D Wastewater Operator certification within 24 months.
• Must obtain the remaining Collection System 1 or Distribution System 1 certifications within 24 months.
• Valid Colorado driver’s license required.

Includes computers, SCADA systems, laboratory equipment, pumps, motors, valves, electrical equipment, chemical feed systems, high- and low-voltage components, telemetry systems, two-way radios, vehicles, jet/vac truck, skid steers, loaders, backhoes, compressors, pipe tools, generators, gas monitors, SCBA equipment, light and heavy power-driven equipment, and various hand tools and power tools.

Work is performed in both indoor and outdoor environments and frequently involves exposure to extreme heat, cold, wet conditions, dust, noise, chemicals, fumes, electrical hazards, atmospheric conditions affecting the respiratory system or skin, oils, and confined spaces. Duties require frequent heavy lifting of 50 pounds or more, as well as pushing, pulling, reaching, climbing, crawling, twisting, bending, stooping, and standing or…