Wastewater Facility Technician

Our Public Works Department is looking for a Wastewater Facility Technician to join our team at the Santa Rita Water Reclamation Facility. In this role, you’ll perform a variety of skilled technical duties and semi-skilled labor necessary to operate and maintain the City of Durango’s wastewater treatment plant. You will handle inspections, collect and analyze water samples, and ensure compliance with environmental and regulatory standards. Your work will also include operating and repairing facility vehicles, machinery, and equipment. With a focus on continuous learning, we’ll provide you with guidance and support so you can confidently handle new and unusual situations as you become experienced in our operational procedures and policies.What You’ll Do in This Role:

• Conduct thorough inspections and monitor operations at the Santa Rita Water Reclamation Facility using equipment gauges, dials, graphs, and other instrumentation.
• Operate and adjust pumps, motors, feeders and specialized equipment to maintain Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment (CDPHE) permit compliance.
• Maintain accurate operational logs and reports, and input data into computer systems.
• Collect, analyze, and record water samples; report results according to federal, state, and city standards.
• Perform maintenance and repairs on facility machinery and equipment, including pumps, valves, motors, meters, tanks, and reservoirs.
• Operate pickup trucks, forklifts, Bobcat skid steer loaders, and snow removal equipment to maintain plant access and cleanliness of the facility.
• Respond to emergency callouts as required and respond to public inquiries and complaints.
• Load chemicals and adjust treatment rates.
• Collect water and wastewater samples and perform a variety of routine water quality laboratory tests; conduct water quality tests for pH, alkalinity, biochemical oxygen demand (BOD), total suspended solids (TSS), and other assigned analyses to make recommendations for adjustments.
• Monitor system flows for all lift stations in the collection system using supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) software.

You Have:

• Equivalent to completion of high school or GED.
• Two years of experience in wastewater operations and maintenance, chemistry, biology, statistical analysis, basic electric work, woodworking, welding, or landscaping.
• Ability to obtain Colorado Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Certifications D, C, B, and A within 5 years of hire date.
• Must maintain a valid Colorado Driver’s License throughout employment
• Knowledge of wastewater treatment methods and techniques for safe river discharge.
• Proficient in semi-skilled maintenance and repairs on assigned vehicles, equipment, and wastewater systems.
• Ability to operate mechanical equipment safely, work in various weather conditions, and establish effective working relationships.

What We Can Offer You:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Ample personal time off (PTO) and 11 paid holidays.  
• 401(a) retirement plan and optional deferred compensation plan.  
• Basic life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) coverage.  
• Long-term disability coverage.
• Paid Family and Medical Leave (FMLA).
• Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP).  
• Free access to the Durango Community Recreation Center and Chapman Hill Ice Rink & Ski Area.
• Holistic Employee Wellness Program, addressing physical, mental, financial, and professional well-being.
• Free transit pass and family member discounts.  
• Reimbursement for job-related classes to foster continuous learning.  
• Sixteen hours of volunteer time off per year to support local non-profit organizations.

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Salary : $25 - $31