Plant Operator; -D

## Plant Operator (A-D)
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Steamboat Springs, CO:
Full time:
Posted 3 Days Ago:
End Date:
October 21, 2026 (18 days left to apply)
** Final Day

To Apply:

** 10/20/2026

It's fun and rewarding to work for the City of Steamboat Springs!  Our employees are passionate and proud to serve our community with excellence and distinction.  Our teams are awesome, and we are committed to our community and the very special place that is Steamboat Springs, Colorado!
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* Job Description:

**** When joining the City of Steamboat Springs, you can expect to work for an organization with:*
* · A team that strives to make this the best place you’ve ever worked!
· A focus on supporting our employees’ mental, physical, and financial well-being
· A commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion that creates a welcoming city
· A highly engaged workforce proudly serving our community with excellence and distinction
· A passion for strategically providing outstanding municipal services
· A promise to each other to support the work we all do for the city, community & Yampa Valley  
** Uniqueness Fuels Our Innovative Spirit
** Our commitment to inclusion across race, gender, age, religion, identity and experiences drives us forward every day. It's the collective sum of our experiences that makes Steamboat Springs and the Yampa Valley a powerful, insightful and welcoming community.
The City of Steamboat Springs is now hiring a Plant Operator in our Wastewater division.  We are accepting applications for certified Plant Operators at any level (A-D).  Put your talents and skills to work to contribute to our vibrant community!

Salary ranges for each level are as follows and compensation is dependent upon experience, certification, and qualifications:
** Plant Operator A**: $33.77 - $47.27/hr.
** Plant Operator B**: $30.70 - $42.98/hr.
** Plant Operator C**: $27.91 - $39.07/hr.
** Plant Operator D**: $25.37 - $35.52/hr.

** PLUS a $500 Signing Bonus!
**** GENERAL PURPOSE
** Performs a variety of semi-skilled and skilled technical and maintenance work in the operation, maintenance and repair of wastewater treatment facilities and systems.  
** SUPERVISION RECEIVED
** Works under the general supervision of the Wastewater Treatment Plant Superintendent.  
** SUPERVISION EXERCISED
** None generally. May serve as a lead worker over lower level operators or maintenance workers.  
** ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
** Serves as an ambassador of the City of Steamboat Springs and upholds City values of Service, Teamwork, Integrity, Well-being, Respect and Compassion, while espousing safety at all times.  Monitors the performance of all equipment, gauges and charts in the treatment plant and pump stations; records statistical data concerning plant operations; maintains, operates, repairs and replaces equipment as necessary; charts lab test results for trend analysis and maintains accurate records of analyses and test results;

evaluates data and compiles daily, weekly and monthly reports of plant performance as required.  Operates, maintains and repairs malfunctions at the wastewater treatment plant; repairs gauges, pumps, filters and other controls and equipment.  Collects samples and identifies chemical, physical or biological characteristics of wastewater in accordance with local, state and Federal requirements;
Gathers and tests wastewater samples for plant efficiency reports as required.  Performs quality control tests on lab equipment and lab analyses; evaluates procedures and results for accuracy and determines appropriate methods.  Assures that plant operates within required standards. Maintains plant safety and security systems, facilities, and grounds.  Trains and maintains lesser skilled operators in acceptable lab methods and procedures to…