Water Operator (Water Treatment)

POSITION TITLE : Water Operator (Water Treatment) (Full-Time Regular) (Classified)

REQUISITION # : req7996

DEPARTMENT : Ut Water Production Div

LOCATION : WATER TREATMENT FAC

BENEFIT CATEGORY : Classified (Non-CBU) View Classifications & Benefits

EMPLOYMENT TYPE : Full-Time Regular

ANNUAL SALARY RANGE : $65,564.00 - 91,475.00 (Salaries are paid biweekly)

ANNUAL ANTICIPATED HIRING RANGE : This is a step level position. Salary for the selected candidate will fall within the range listed above based on skills and qualifications.

SELECTION PROCESS : Application deadline is 3 : 00 p.m. MT on 2 / 19 / 2025 .

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 and motor vehicle report required .

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 to join our Water Treatment / Production Utilities team. The Plant Operator is responsible for ensuring our plant's efficient and safe operation. This position involves shift work, making it suitable for individuals to thrive in a dynamic and diverse work environment. As a journey trade, the Plant Operator combines technical expertise with practical skills to effectively manage chemical water 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, problem-solving skills, 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 chemical water 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.

Management Responsibilities

City Competencies

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Required Education

Minimum / Preferred Education Level

Minimum

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

Experience Requirements

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they can perform every job description task. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may come from a less traditional background. The City may consider an equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and experience to meet minimum qualifications. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role.

Certifications / Licenses / Specialized Training

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Plant Operator

The City of Fort Collins will make reasonable accommodations for access to City services, programs and activities and will make special communication arrangements for persons with disabilities. Please call (970) 221-6535 for assistance.

Notice Regarding Medical and / or Recreational Marijuana Use

Because the possession and use of marijuana, whether for medical use or otherwise, constitutes a federal offense and because the City is a drug free workplace, the City will not accommodate the medical use of marijuana and enforces written policy prohibiting working for the City while marijuana is in the body. The fact that state law recognizes medical marijuana as a prescribed, or otherwise permitted, medication does not alter or otherwise change this policy.

The City of Fort Collins is a bias-conscious employer. We ask that you please avoid the use of photos when submitting a resume and / or an application for employment. The City of Fort Collins is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants are considered for positions for which they have applied without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, sexual orientation (including perceived sexual orientation), gender identity and expression, disability, age 40 years or older, pregnancy or related condition, genetic information, and, in certain specific circumstances, marriage to a coworker or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

BACKGROUND CHECK AND MOTOR VEHICLE REPORT REQUIRED

Note : Some information in your application may be public information under the Colorado Open Records Act.

Salary : $65,564 - $91,475