Water Operator; Water Reclamation

Position: Water Operator (Water Reclamation)
POSITION TITLE:

Water Operator (Water Reclamation) (Full-Time Regular) (Classified)

REQUISITION #: req
8503

DEPARTMENT:
One Water Operations

LOCATION:

WASTEWATER PLANT # 2 ADMIN

BENEFIT CATEGORY:
Classified (Non-CBU) View Classified Benefit Highlights

EMPLOYMENT TYPE:

Full-Time Regular

FLSA STATUS:
Non-Exempt

ANNUAL SALARY RANGE: $66,875. (Salaries are paid biweekly)

ANNUAL ANTICIPATED HIRING RANGE:
This is a step level position and the salary for the selected candidate will fall within the range above depending on experience and certifications.

SELECTION PROCESS:
Final date to receive applications is 3:00 p.m. MT on 7/14/2026.

You will receive an email acknowledgment when you have successfully submitted an application. Your completed application will be forwarded to the hiring manager. You will be notified if you are selected for further testing or interviews. Please keep your contact information up-to-date. The status of your application will be updated in your applicant profile. Post-offer background check, motor vehicle report (MVR), and Post Offer Employment (P.O.E.T) required.

(Background checks are considered in relation to the responsibilities and requirements of the position)

While the City of Fort Collins offers many remote and/or hybrid positions, all remote or hybrid work must be performed in the state of Colorado.

Why Work For the City of Fort Collins?

* Medical, dental, vision (for self, spouse, domestic partner, children) - eligible on the 1st of the month following date of hire

* Paid vacation, paid holidays, sick leave, and additional one-time bank of 40 PTO hours for new, full-time, Classified and Unclassified Management hires

* Retirement + company contributions - after 6 month probation period and immediate vesting

* Flexible spending:
Medical expenses FSA, dependent FSA or both

* Employee Assistance Program: counseling, legal, financial assistance

* Life insurance, short-term and long-term disability

* Wellness program, workout facilities

* Employee/family onsite health clinic

* Learning and development opportunities at all levels in the organization with opportunities for career mobility

* Collaborative work environment

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Job Summary

The City of Fort Collins is seeking a motivated Water Operator (Water Reclamation) to join our Wastewater Treatment team. The Water Operator (Water Reclamation) is responsible for ensuring our plant's efficient and safe operation. This position is suitable for individuals who thrive in a dynamic and diverse work environment. As a journey trade, the Water Operator (Water Reclamation) combines technical expertise with practical skills to effectively manage biological treatment processes.

The Operator plays a pivotal role in maintaining water quality, protecting public health, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. This position requires attention to detail, the ability to problem-solve, and the ability to adapt to changing conditions. If you're interested in joining our experienced team to contribute to providing clean, safe, and reliable water to our community by leveraging your background in wastewater treatment, please apply now!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The following duties and responsibilities are illustrative of the primary functions of this position and are not intended to be all inclusive.

* Operates, monitors, and maintains plant processes such as plant flow control, water treatment processes, wastewater processes, biosolids, biological treatment, filtration, and effluent processing.

* Monitors on-line analytical equipment, takes samples, performs laboratory analyses, reports results, and makes adjustments to processes.

* Maintains records for State quality monitoring, State and Federal standards, and records of plant operations.

* Handles chemicals such as chlorine, ferric chloride, magnesium chloride, and polymers

* Coordinates responses to alarms and emergencies at facilities.

* Inspects and maintains process instrumentation and equipment.

* Writes standards operating procedures of plant processes.

* May assist in the design…