Plant Operator; B C or D land

Plant Operator (A B C or

D) – Loveland, CO

The Water Plant Operator A-D performs all necessary technical and physical functions needed to operate and maintain the treatment processes and equipment of the treatment plant under the guidance and direction of the Water Treatment Manager and Lead Plant Operator.

Recruitment Note – The first review of resumes will occur on June 8, 2023. This opportunity will remain open until filled.

• Water Operator D:
  Hiring Range is $52,110 to $61,229. Salary Range is $52,110 to $70,349.
• Water Operator C:
  Hiring Range is $64,005 to $76,806. Salary Range is $64,005 to $89,607.
• Water Operator B:
  Hiring Range is $71,686 to $86,023. Salary Range is $71,686 to $100,360.
• Water Operator A:
  Hiring Range is $80,288 to $96,346. Salary Range is $80,288 to $112,404.

• Monitors parameters, flows and equipment while performing plant rounds.
• Assists in using accepted methods to produce the highest water quality in an economical manner.
• Reacts to impending process problems in a timely and proper manner.
• Assists personnel in meeting target parameters.
• Monitors treatment efficiencies by performing and participating in all testing and sampling schedules with accepted techniques and at scheduled times.
• Interprets test results and makes process adjustments and changes to optimize treatment processes.
• Trains and assists less experienced staff as needed with operation of the treatment plant.
• Performs calculations based on test results.
• Gathers all pertinent operational information and communicates this information to on-site staff and subsequent shifts staff.
• Keeps all records of parameters and accurate results up to date and neat.
• Generates reports on energy usage or conservation, process parameters, and other subjects.
• Maintains graphs and trend charts in a neat and current condition.
• Enters data into computer accurately and on time.
• Records operational changes, observations and completed jobs daily.
• Maintains cleanliness in laboratory.
• Performs maintenance and calibration of laboratory and on-line treatment plant equipment and field devices.
• Collaborates with co-workers, Lead Plant Operator and Water Treatment Manager to embrace a team effort at all times to maintain operation of the treatment plant.
• Maintains all applicable data acquisition, records and archives.
• Ability to work independently with little or no supervision.
• Required to work various shifts including nights and weekends as needed.

• Performs duties as necessary to act as Lead Plant Operator during absences of the Lead Plant Operator.
• Plant Operator A level individuals may act as Operator in Responsible Charge (ORC), as mandated by Colorado State Certification Board and City of Loveland WTP Operating Plan.

• Thorough knowledge of methods, equipment and procedures used in water analysis.
• Must have experience and knowledge of SCADA and HMI systems.
• Knowledge of mathematics, sciences and regulatory standards relative to wastewater discharge standards for the City’s NPDES discharge permit and / or water quality standards.
• Ability to apply logic of the scientific methods to solve problems encountered in laboratory testing.
• Ability to assimilate and interpret scientific data as required for the methodologies utilized.
• Ability to effectively train personnel in operations and lab procedures and techniques orally and in writing.
• Ability to perform all instrument calibrations, sampling and testing procedures, such as turbidity, pH, chlorine residual, fluoride, alkalinity, aluminum, etc. used in water treatment.
• Must have knowledge of water construction, rehabilitation, specifications and safety practices.
• Ability to understand design/construction drawings and provide review comments and discussions with Water and Power staff, engineers, and contractors.
• Ability to perform flow, dosage, loading and other applicable calculations manually.
• Maintains effective working relations with co-workers and supervisor.

Accountability, Integrity, Transparency & Honoring the Public Trust, Collaboration, Innovation, Safety, Excellent Service with Courtesy and Kindness